Peer Support Specialist - Housing

About the role

The Peer Support Specialist for housing will provide support service components to clients who are eligible and accepted into the Rental Assistance/Supported Housing Program (SHP/RA) to provide support and resources to improve and maintain their ability to live as independently as possible within the community.

Job Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Works with clients in securing and maintaining housing;
• Works closely with other staff and as a key member of the Mental Health Team to provide effective, compassionate care and supports;
• Assists clients with accessing resources, benefits, and entitlement programs;
• Completes administrative paperwork, including but not limited to participant screening and all administrative paperwork required related to client housing and the Supported Housing Program;
• Provides support to mental health clients in achieving their treatment plans (ISSP/Individual Services & Support Plan) goals and objectives;
• Stays abreast of state housing codes/standards and ensures that each prospective rental unit is in full compliance with said housing standards;
• Provides transportation for clients when appropriate and under the direction of the mental health clinician and/or MH Clinical Supervisor;
• When appropriate, conducts or participates in client home visits and welfare checks, working in conjunction with the mental health clinician and/or MH clinical supervisor;
• Assists with the facilitation and coordination of skill-building such as completing applications, budgeting, timely bill payments, accessing community resources, maintaining healthy relationships, and applying for mainstream housing resources (HUD/Section 8);
• Maintains clinical documentation within agency stated guidelines;
• Participates in training (agency, state, regional, etc.) that will assist the employee in their position;
• Models appropriate behavior to the newer staff and helps to train and orient new staff