Housing & Entitlements Specialist, Community Treatment

Shift: Day shift | Job Location Type: In Person

About the role

Chesapeake Connections helps people achieve success in their community through the right combination of mental health services and support programs. Our team-based approach to care provides creative solutions for client’s needs, providing the best chance at success in their treatment or recovery.

Responsibilities

• Assists members in accessing entitlements, initiating application, gathering relevant records, monitoring status, and communicating results to members and team.
• Networks with institutional representatives at DSS, Social Security, etc. to secure entitlements.
• Coordinates medical insurance, food stamps, and Section 8 needs.
• Meets with members and staff to resolve all money issues.
• Develops, updates, and modifies personalized budgets for members.
• Teaches members personal financial management skills.
• Identify assisted living providers, screen for suitability, maintain proof of current licensures, and maintain an up-to-date list of available facilities including all relevant information (cost, clients served, location, etc).
• Assist with housing inspections.
• Identify and develop relationships with landlords/rental agents and boarding facilities renting or interested in renting to program members.
• Serve as a liaison and resource to the treatment teams/staff regarding all housing issues.
• Support member with acclimating to their new housing arrangement.
• Provide transportation to members in a personal vehicle and/or agency-owned vehicle as assigned.

Requirements

• A high school diploma and two years of related work experience.
• A bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field is preferred.
• Valid driver's license with 3 points or less and access to an insured vehicle.
• Knowledge and understanding of severe and persistent mental illness.
• Computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Pay

Pay for this position is a flat rate of $21.37/hr.

Benefits

• A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions
• 403b retirement match
• Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous mileage reimbursement program

About the organization

At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individuals facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!