HOPWA Housing Programs Specialist

Southwest Behavioral Health Services; Phoenix (AZ); Presencial; USD 52 000 - 75 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

PTO (3.3 weeks first year)

Paid holidays (10)

Low-cost medical, dental & vision

Disability & life insurance

Retirement match (40% up to 10%)

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Health & wellness programs

Resumo da oferta

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is seeking a Program Management Specialist to join our HOPWA program in Phoenix. The role facilitates eligibility screening, housing placement, and compliance, functioning within an interdisciplinary team on a grant-based position.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, with some travel; duties include occupancy management, reporting, HMIS data entry, and coordination with City of Phoenix and HUD requirements.

Qualificações

• Minimum requirement consists of 21 years of age.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social/Behavioral Sciences, Health, Human Services, Urban Planning or related field with minimum of 18 months behavioral health, housing, or case management experience working with underserved or vulnerable populations and/or HIV/AIDS and/or infectious disease.
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by Department of Public Safety or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Required to maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license and pass motor vehicle screening for insurance purposes in order to transport clients, based upon need/requirements of the clinic and/or program.
• 3.3 weeks of PTO in first year, with increased accruals after continued service.
• 10 paid holidays
• Low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability and life insurance for employees
• 40% company match up to a 10% deferral into SB&H retirement account
• Career Development – internal promotion
• Tuition reimbursement program & discount degree programs
• Employee Assistance Program, Health & Wellness and more.

Responsabilidades

• Facilitate applicant pre-screening, intakes, housing assessments and move-ins in conjunction with program management to maintain program occupancy.
• Manage the HOPWA Transitional Housing waitlist; complete pre-screening and initial contact with all incoming referrals; maintain communication with individuals on the waitlist.
• Complete applicant screening for all program eligibility requirements including household income, citizenship status, residency and homelessness, and verification; collaborate with other agencies to collect required documentation.
• Coordinate unit turns and fill vacant program beds and units with qualified applicants per SB&H HOPWA requirements and occupancy standards.
• Prepare reporting data for City of Phoenix monthly reports on waitlist, unit turns, and vacancy tracking to meet HOPWA requirements.
• Ensure HMIS Data Entry and reports compliance; input resident data for program entry, recertifications and exits; complete Project Entry Assessments.
• Be knowledgeable on HOPWA income requirements and complete annual and interim income eligibility screenings and rent subsidy calculations.
• Be knowledgeable on NSPIRE inspections standards for inside, outside, and unit areas; conduct NSPIRE inspections for move-ins and onboarding.
• Assist with preparation and delivery of program notices; provide training assistance and staff support on housing processes including recertifications, ADA accommodations, inspections, notices.
• Assist with Rent Reasonable Certification for housing portfolio and align with lease schedules and renewals.
• Conduct program audits of housing files, data entry sites, and units for ongoing compliance.
• Assist with City of Phoenix, HUD and HOPWA monitoring requests; collaborate with City Housing Department for waitlist monitoring.

Formação académica

Bachelor’s Degree in Social/Behavioral Sciences, Health, Human Services, Urban Planning or related field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is seeking a Program Management Specialist to join our HOPWA program in Phoenix. The role facilitates eligibility screening, housing placement, and compliance, functioning within an interdisciplinary team on a grant-based position.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, with some travel; duties include occupancy management, reporting, HMIS data entry, and coordination with City of Phoenix and HUD requirements.