Housing Specialist - Parkview Residence

About the role

You will be responsible for all aspects of assigned case load, including meeting with clients on a regular basis and ensuring that all clinical files and reports are complete and up to date. You are committed to engaging individuals in a client-centered approach and providing services and referrals to address the varied housing needs of individuals experiencing homelessness, for tracking trends in housing placements and orienting clients with the housing group. You will also secure entitlements, maintain correspondence relating to housing interviews and vacancies, as well as assist clients to coordinate their move with landlords and other internal personal and external agencies. You will be responsible for serving as a liaison with DHS and other providers to facilitate the housing process for clients. You will provide housing retention services once clients have been placed. You will participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences. You will provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed. Related duties as assigned.

Schedule

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required, Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Significant experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness and with securing entitlements and housing
• Knowledge of mental illness and substance abuse helpful
• Demonstrated writing, communication and group facilitation skills
• Bilingual abilities a plus
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word and Excel
• CPR training certification or willingness to complete certification training in CPR

Benefits

• Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage available for your spouse, domestic partner, and dependents
• A minimum of 3 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, and additional paid sick and personal time
• A 403(b) pension plan with a matching benefit paid by BRC
• Tuition assistance and many training opportunities for career development
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are available so employees can set aside pre-tax dollars for healthcare, transit and childcare
• Employees are eligible for health insurance and paid sick time benefits immediately upon starting work