Housing Liaison

Centerstone; Kirksville (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health benefits

Retirement plan (401(k) with match)

Training & career development

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Preferred Family Healthcare is seeking a Housing Liaison in Kirksville, MO. The role focuses on engaging individuals with housing needs, connecting them to safe and affordable housing, and resolving housing crises within the community.

You will serve as the internal housing resources expert, collaborate with local Continuums of Care, and support clients in accessing services across housing, health, and social supports. A commitment to empowering individuals is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or related case manager experience in housing.
• Associate of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support from approved program.
• Qualified to provide Community Support via specified educational background and experience.

Responsibilities

• Engage individuals in the community or in recovery and assist them with meeting basic housing needs.
• Assist clients in resolving housing crises and connect them with housing resources.
• Collaborate with local Continua of Care to identify housing instability and establish networks for housing stability.

Skills

Housing resources

Community outreach

Case management

Interagency coordination

SOAR training

Data collection

Education

Bachelor’s in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology

Associate of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support

Community Support qualifications

Job description

Job Title

Housing Liaison

Location

Kirksville, MO

Department

Housing Department

Employment Type

Full-Time

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 Preferred Family Healthcare 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.

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. Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
• 29 Days of PTO
• Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment (subject to requirements)
• Comprehensive benefits package: health, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance & more
• Competitive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan up to 5% match
• Company-paid basic life insurance
• Emergency Medical Leave Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts healthcare and dependent care
• Health & Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program
• Mileage Reimbursement (if applicable)
• 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 loc l 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.