Community Housing Counselor: Growth & Impact

Oaks Integrated Care; Lumberton (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Vision plan

Flexible spending plan

Career growth opportunities

Team oriented environment (FISH!)

Job summary

Oaks Integrated Care is seeking a DDMI Housing Counselor to work in a supportive housing setting in Lumberton, NC. You will provide hands-on support in the community to help individuals maintain stability and access resources.

The role emphasizes outreach, enrollment, and coordination with a multidisciplinary team to promote client independence. The position offers a full-time schedule (Tue-Fri 9:00am–5:30pm with one night per week 11:00am–7:30pm) and a pay rate of $22.20 per hour, plus benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a social service field is required or preferred.
• Experience in the mental health field is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required and pre-employment drug screening may apply.

Responsibilities

• Market the program and attend local and state meetings to promote services.
• Monitor service levels and progress toward annual goals.
• Outreach, engagement and assessment to enroll consumers in program services.
• Maintain client case records and coordinate with the team for updates and treatment plans.
• Assist clients in finding, selecting and furnishing affordable housing.
• Help residents understand lease rights and manage disputes with landlords/other residents.
• Assess client strengths/skill deficits for independent living and provide needed skill-building.
• Connect clients with neighborhood resources (banks, transportation, stores, etc.).
• Provide supportive counseling, problem solving, and crisis intervention as needed.
• Collaborate with families and providers to develop service plans and transport clients for public transit.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice or other "Helping Profession"

Job description

Oaks Integrated Care is seeking a DDMI Housing Counselor to work in a supportive housing setting in Lumberton, NC. You will provide hands-on support in the community to help individuals maintain stability and access resources.

The role emphasizes outreach, enrollment, and coordination with a multidisciplinary team to promote client independence. The position offers a full-time schedule (Tue-Fri 9:00am–5:30pm with one night per week 11:00am–7:30pm) and a pay rate of $22.20 per hour, plus benefits