Housing Liaison

Centerstone; Kirksville, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 Days of PTO

HRSA Loan Repayment eligibility

Comprehensive benefits package

Top-notch training

Career mobility

Welcoming environment

Health & Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discount Program

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

Burrell Behavioral Health is seeking a Housing Liaison in Kirksville, MO. You will engage individuals with disabilities or in recovery, help them access safe, affordable housing, and collaborate with local care networks to stabilize housing.

The role emphasizes Housing First, community outreach, and coordinating with landlords while guiding clients to needed behavioral health and employment services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Social Work, Psychology, or Sociology preferred; or related experience in housing support.
• Experience with housing resources and community-based service coordination is desirable.
• Knowledge of Continuum of Care and housing stabilization strategies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Practice Housing First and harm reduction in client interactions.
• Engage individuals in the community and assist with safe, affordable housing placement.
• Attend Coordinated Entry/Case Conferencing meetings with local care continuums.
• Build relationships with landlords and educate about community programs.
• Refer clients to services for behavioral health, employment, and health needs.
• Document data accurately and maintain knowledge of local/state resources.

Skills

Housing First

Harm reduction

Case management

Community resources

Interagency collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology

Associate of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support

Community Support qualification

Job description

## Housing LiaisonApply: Kirksville, MO: Full time: Posted Today: R - 23652**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:*** 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*)**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.**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.