Permanent Supportive Housing Specialist

There is a place for you at Highland Rivers Behavioral Health!Highland Rivers Behavioral Health provides treatment and recovery services to individuals impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders and intellectual developmental disabilities.JOB SUMMARY:Highland Rivers Behavioral Health offers services for individuals in the community based residential programs meet goals for stable housing.Are you ready to make a Difference? This is a community-based position and at least 75% of the workweek is spent in the community working with individuals. This is not a remote or work from home position.***Duties and Responsibilities:Providing 1:1 support services for participants on caseload (up to 25)Complete annual Housing Quality Standards (HQS) inspectionsCollect, compile, and submit data required for the program evaluation and grant reporting under contractComplete progress notes for support services/interventions provided to participantsCommunicate caseload changes to program accounting clerk for accurate billing and record keepingMaintain accurate rent calculations (at least annually or at any time there is a change in income)Complete services authorizations and update treatment plan to reflect participant goals and objectives.Serve as a liaison between program participants and landlord/properties Follow up with participants about violations of occupancy/lease agreement, including non payment of rent.Process new referrals to program utilizing ClientTrack/HMISComplete annual assessments in ClientTrack/HMISAssist participants with purchasing needed items for units, scheduling maintenance as needed.Provide case management services to include linkages to community resources to support housing stability.Assist participants with completing housing applications to help participants transition to independent housing.Other duties as assigned. Benefits Health Insurance through the State Health Benefit Plan of GA Flexible Benefits such as dental, vision, life, critical illness, etc. Retirement Plan with employer matching 4 weeks of Paid Time Off with increase of accruals based on years of service 10 paid holidays 1 personal day Qualifying employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness