Housing Coordinator

BestCare Treatment Services, Inc.; Madras (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

BestCare Treatment Services, Inc. is seeking a Housing Coordinator to assist individuals with severe and persistent mental illness in obtaining and maintaining housing within the Supported Housing Program.

The role coordinates with clinicians, landlords, and community partners to ensure housing stability and compliance with program requirements. The position emphasizes organization, attention to detail, and resource navigation, with duties spanning client intake, home visits, and facilitating

Qualifications

• Requires Associate's or Bachelor's degree, or 3 years in behavioral health.
• Must obtain QMHA certification within 2 months of hire; valid Oregon Driver License and insurable vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct housing support to clients with severe mental illness.
• Coordinates with landlords, property managers and community partners.
• Keeps housing program records, tracks expenses and ensures compliance with contract requirements.
• Attends treatment team meetings and participates as part of the mental health team.
• Performs client home visits and facilitates skill-building classes (e.g., Ready to Rent, budgeting).

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Community resource navigation

Bilingual EN/ES

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Job description

Description

The Housing Coordinator position is an integral member of the Community Support Services Mental Health team. This role assists individuals with severe and persistent mental illness in obtaining and maintaining housing, ensuring compliance with Supported Housing Program requirements, coordinating with community partners and landlords, maintaining fiscal and program records, and supporting client treatment goals.

The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, community resource navigation, and the ability to coordinate and direct daily activities within the housing support program.

Job Type

Full-time

Required Education And Experience

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree; OR
• Three (3) years of experience in the behavioral health field

Required Licenses And Certifications

• Must be able to obtain QMHA certification within two (2) months of hire. Preference given to applicants already certified as QMHA or QMHA-R
• Must maintain a valid Oregon Driver License or ability to obtain one upon hire and be insurable under the organization’s auto liability coverage policy (minimum 21 years of age and with no Type A violations in the past 3 years, or three (3) or more Type B violations) and must have a reliable vehicle with adequate insurance to travel as needed.

Preferred Experience

• Current QMHA or QMHA-R certification.
• Familiarity with mental health and substance use populations.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus

Primary Job Duties

Client Housing Support

• Provides direct support to mental health clients with severe and persistent mental illness seeking housing.
• Assists clients engaged in BestCare mental health services who have been referred by their clinician.
• Supports clients in securing and maintaining stable housing.
• Assists clients in achieving goals identified in their Individual Services and Support Plans (ISSPs)

Program Coordination

• Remains current on all Supported Housing Program contract requirements.
• Provides education and guidance to staff regarding Supported Housing Program requirements.
• Delegates and coordinates daily duties related to housing services.
• Attends treatment team meetings and actively participates as a member of the mental health team

Housing Compliance & Community Relations

• Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with landlords and property management companies.
• Develops new housing opportunities and community housing resources.
• Ensures prospective rental units meet state housing codes and standards.
• Conducts home inspections as required by program guidelines

Client Monitoring & Skill Development

• Conducts or participates in client home visits and welfare checks when appropriate.
• Assists with facilitation and coordination of skill-building classes, including Ready to Rent, budgeting, and related educational programs.

Documentation, Reporting & Fiscal Responsibilities

• Completes participant intake screenings and related program documentation.
• Maintains administrative records and housing program paperwork.
• Tracks client rents and housing-related expenditures.
• Processes check requests.
• Conducts background checks as appropriate.
• Performs required data tracking and reporting duties.

General

• Performs other related duties as assigned

Salary Description

$19.00 - $24.93