Housing Counselor

Oaks Integrated Care Inc.; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and dental insurance

Vision plan

Retirement plan

Flexible spending plan

Excellent time benefits

Opportunity for personal and career成长

Team oriented environment - FISH! Phyl

Job summary

Oaks Integrated Care invites you to join our Housing Counselor team in New Jersey, serving residents in Camden, Burlington, and Mercer County.

In this role you will assess client needs, help enroll in services, assist with housing searches, teach independent living skills, and coordinate with providers while ensuring safety and compliance.

A Bachelor's degree in a behavioral health field and a valid driver's license are required; pre-employment drug screening applies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral health or related field required.
• Experience in mental health field preferred.
• Valid driver's license in good standing.
• Pre-employment drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Perform outreach, engagement and assessment to enroll consumers in program services.
• Participate in team meetings and share case updates with staff.
• Assist clients in finding and furnishing affordable housing and complete documentation.
• Explain tenants' rights and manage disputes with landlords or residents.
• Assess client strengths and skill deficits for independent living.
• Connect clients with community resources (banks, transportation, etc.).
• Provide counseling and support, and assist with problem solving.
• Collaborate with clients, families, and providers to develop service plans.
• Train clients to use public transportation.

Skills

Counseling

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral health

Job description

Join our team today and immerse yourself in a rewarding career for years to come! As a Housing Counselor, you will work in a supportive housing setting in Camden, Burlington, or Mercer County, NJ. Schedule: 8:30am to 5:00pm with half hour lunch.

Responsibilities

• Perform outreach, engagement and assessment to enroll consumers in program services
• Maintain knowledge of each consumer and share knowledge with other team members through active participation in team meetings, regular review of consumer's case record to ensure optimal responsiveness by staff to client's changing needs, consult with other staff regarding treatment plan, and regular progress updates to other staff concerning work performed on consumer's behalf
• Assist client in finding, selecting and furnishing affordable housing of their choice and complete all necessary subsidiary documentation; ensure documentation is provided to DMHAS and other funding sources
• Assist residents in understanding their rights and responsibilities under a tenant lease arrangement and manage disputes with other residents or landlords
• Assess with clients strengths and skill deficits related to independent living; assisting clients in acquiring needed skills before and after placement in their new homes
• Assist and link clients in learning about their neighborhoods (banks, stores, transportation, recreational opportunities and other community supports)
• Provide supportive counseling and assist consumers in problem solving
• Collaborate with consumers, family members and other providers to develop service plans
• Transport consumers and teach them how to take public transportation
• Provide services including but not limited to psycho-education and support, symptom assessment and management, family/significant other education and support, consumer advocacy and activities of daily living
• Provide crisis intervention as needed
• Provide therapeutic rehabilitative skill development

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical and dental insurance
• Vision plan
• Retirement plan
• Flexible spending plan
• EXCELLENT time benefits
• Opportunity for personal and career growth
• Team oriented environment - we practice the FISH! Philosophy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a behavioral health related discipline
• Experience in the mental health field preferred.

All positions require a valid driver's license in good standing and pre-employment drug screening. Oaks Integrated Care considers applicants for all positions without regard to: race; color; religion; sex; national origin; age; sexual orientation; marital or veteran status; the presence of a medical condition, genetic information or handicap, unrelated to performing the tasks of the job; or any other legally protected status.