Housing Liaison

Burrell Inc; Columbia Township, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Benefits package

Training program

Career mobility

Supportive culture

Job summary

Brightli is seeking a Housing Liaison in Columbia, MO to engage individuals with disabilities or those in recovery, helping them access safe, affordable housing and resolve housing crises. You will serve as the housing resources expert for your area and partner with local Continuums of Care to connect clients to stable housing solutions.

The role emphasizes Housing First, harm reduction, and low-barrier services, with comprehensive benefits and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or related case manager experience in housing.
• AS in Behavioral Health Support from an approved institution eligible to provide community support services.
• Qualified to provide Community Support through specified educational background and experience as defined in community-support qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Practice Housing First, harm reduction, and low-barrier service models when working with individuals or households.
• Attend Coordinated Entry/Case Conferencing meetings within the local Continuum of Care.
• Refer and transport individuals to housing and related services to secure stability.

Skills

Housing resources

Case management

Community outreach

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's in Social Work / related field

AS degree in Behavioral Health Support

Community Support qualifications (as defined)

Job description

**Job Title:** Housing Liaison**Location:** Columbia, MO**Department:** Housing Department**Employment Type:** Full Time or Part Time**Shifts:** Varies (days, evenings, weekends available)**Job Summary:** Looking for more than 'just a job'? Want to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities and those in recovery? Do you want to work in a supportive and dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career? Join our team at Brightli as a Housing Liaison!As a Housing Liaison, your primary role is to engage individuals with disabilities in the community or persons in recovery and assist them in meeting their basic needs, including finding safe and affordable housing. You will actively assist clients in resolving housing crisis situations, serve as the internal expert on housing resources in your designated service area, and collaborate with local Continuums of Care to identify individuals experiencing unstable housing and establish a network for supportive and stable housing.The Housing Liaison position offers...***All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package*** - A robust employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, and more.***Employee Assistance Program*** - 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost.***Premier Training*** - Encompassing initial immersive onboarding, continuous skill enhancement, comprehensive curricula, and a supportive learning atmosphere.***Workplace Culture*** - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement.**Key Responsibilities:*** Practice Housing First, harm reduction, and low-barrier service models when working with individuals or households.* Attend and participate in Coordinated Entry/Case Conferencing meetings within the local Continuum of Care.* Reach out to households currently not engaged in CPR or CSTAR services that are experiencing a housing crisis or homelessness.* Refer and/or transport individuals to help establish them in services for needs including behavioral health, substance use, physical health, employment, etc.* Build and strengthen relationships with local landlords, providing education on community programs and referrals for their units.* Connect with referrals from Continuum of Care programs to assist individuals with housing stability.* Utilize SOAR training to assist individuals in applying for benefits.* Assist households in identifying when they are ready to move on to other permanent housing options.* Participate in state-wide Housing Liaison training and calls.* Complete timely data collection and entry as required by DMH.* Become knowledgeable about all resources available within the community.* Serve as a resource to case managers, clients, and agency administration regarding housing and local/state resources.* Assist eligible households in obtaining identification documents required for housing or employment.* Help with the moving on process/transferring to other services and meet with tenants to evaluate their readiness to move on to other permanent housing options.* Reengage active or former participants who have become disconnected with services or who are at risk of returning to homelessness.* Help households to identify and connect with natural resources to prevent or end homelessness.* Understand HUD Quality Standards inspections.**Education and/or Experience Qualifications:*** A Bachelor’s in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or other relevant case manager experience in housing; OR,* Associate of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support from an approved institution eligible to provide community support services; OR,* Qualified to provide Community Support through specified educational background and experience as defined in community-support qualifications.**Supervisory Requirements:** None**Employment Requirements:*** Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint check.* Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.* All training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.* Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.* Completion of the SOAR programs.* Completion of Housing Liaison training materials provided by the Department of Mental Health.* Completion of the HUD Quality Standards quiz.**Physical Requirements:** ADA Consideration - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (exerts up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (exists 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shift.Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.**Position Perks & Benefits:****Paid time off:** full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life**Employee benefits package:** full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**Top-notch training:** initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive**Career mobility:** advancement opportunities/promoting from within**Welcoming, warm, supportive:** a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.**Brightli is on a Mission:**A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.