Housing Specialist - Tucson, AZ (MHRI-Tucson Park)

General Summary

The Housing Specialist provides direct housing support services to assist and maintain community-based housing security and stability. Coordinates, monitors, and provides direct services in a community setting for members. The Housing Specialist provides 80% of case management in member homes, shelters, and other community locations. May participate in after-hours care, on-call coverage and support to all members.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide Housing Based Case Management services to individuals with varying disability diagnoses.
• Complete comprehensive needs assessments to identify areas of global functioning and recommend services that are available to the member.
• Based on member choice, assist the member in developing an Individualized Service Plan to address the areas of concern identified through the assessment process, and providing on-going clinical services (i.e. Skills Training, Case Management, Vocational Services) to assist the member in achieving their goals.
• Works in collaboration with the member’s behavioral health provider, medical providers, law enforcement/probation, Child Services, landlords, family members and other stakeholders to assist the member in their efforts to remain stably housed and improve their quality of life.
• Act as an advocate and liaison for members with landlords as well as in activities to seek and gain access to adult programs and services that promote housing/income security and overall health and well-being.
• Provide supports to members to address needs for problem-solving, wellness, self-management, housing educations and vocational training, social supports and employment.

Qualifications

• Education – Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field, or equivalent experience and education.
• Experience – Experience working in the public behavioral health system (preferably with members with Serious Mental Illness) and experience providing housing-related training or support, preferred.
• Regulatory Minimum 21 years of age.
• AZ Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card (must possess upon hire and maintain throughout employment).
• CPR, First Aid & AED certification, if required (must possess upon hire and maintain throughout employment).
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License, 39-month Motor Vehicle Report, proof of vehicle registration and liability insurance that meet company insurance requirements, if required.
• Negative TB test result, if required (Employer provides).

Benefits

• Top-level compensation packages
• Exceptional health, dental, and disability benefits
• Career and compensation advancement programs
• Student loan forgiveness programs
• 401k company match
• Holiday, PTO and employer paid life insurance
• Evidence-based treatment approaches, training, and supervision

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

TBD