Housing & Entitlements Advocate for Community Treatment

Sheppard Pratt Careers; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403b retirement match

Paid time off

Comprehensive health benefits

Tuition reimbursement program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt is seeking a Housing & Entitlements Specialist, Community Treatment in Baltimore, MD. The role focuses on helping members access entitlements, maintain budgets, and develop housing plans supporting appropriate care needs.

You will work on coordinating benefits, housing options, and transportation, reporting to the multidisciplinary treatment teams in a full-time, on-site setting.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and two years of related work experience. A bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field is preferred.
• Valid driver's license with 3 points or less and access to an insured vehicle.
• Knowledge and understanding of severe and persistent mental illness.
• Computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assists members in accessing entitlements, initiating applications, gathering records, monitoring status and communicating results.
• Networks with DSS, Social Security, and other agencies to secure entitlements.
• Coordinates medical insurance, food stamps, and Section 8 needs.
• Maintains personalized budgets for members and teaches personal financial management.
• Identifies housing options, screens providers, and maintains licensure data.

Skills

Driver's license

Computer skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Sheppard Pratt is seeking a Housing & Entitlements Specialist, Community Treatment in Baltimore, MD. The role focuses on helping members access entitlements, maintain budgets, and develop housing plans supporting appropriate care needs.

You will work on coordinating benefits, housing options, and transportation, reporting to the multidisciplinary treatment teams in a full-time, on-site setting.