Housing Specialist (BHT) (Housing Services, Tucson)

About the role

Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona, Inc. (CCS) is seeking a Housing Case Manager to provide case management for housing programs for low-income individuals and families with children. This position involves conducting intake and assessment of clients, determining eligibility for affordable housing programs, and monitoring client progress.

Responsibilities

• Processes self-referrals and referrals from community agencies by providing initial screenings, intakes, interviews, and eligibility assessment of participants
• Develops individual service plans in partnership with clients; monitors progress and implements follow-up activities
• Provides referrals, assists the client in arranging appointments with community resources or private group counseling sessions and monitors client progress
• Maintains individual service files for clients that include plans and strategies for achievement of housing goals and provides follow up contacts to assess progress
• May drive agency or personal vehicle on company business

Requirements

• Suitable work experience may be considered as transferable skills in order to meet minimum requirements of the position and will be considered by the Executive Director of Human Resources.
• Average of 2 years of Behavioral Health work experience (AHCCCS requirement for BHT); or average of 4 years of Behavioral Health work experience (AHCCCS requirement for BHT)
• 1 year of experience working with housing programs, populations at risk of homelessness, and/or low-income individuals and families
• Excellent data entry skills (speed and accuracy)
• Proven skills utilizing Microsoft Office Suite
• Proven strong communication skills - oral and written communications are clear and concise using appropriate style, grammar, and tone

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 years of age
• Valid driver license, proof of insurance, and 39-month motor vehicle report
• Ability to obtain and maintain Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card and FBI National Criminal Records History Report (employer paid)
• Pass pre-employment drug screen (includes marijuana, regardless of recreational use laws) (employer paid)

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in social service or related field
• Experience with HUD programs, regulations, and/or reporting
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, verbal and written