Housing & Recovery Support Specialist

Merakey; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement plan

DailyPay access

Well-being platform

Care.com backup services

EAP

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Pryor Online Learning

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a Housing Specialist in Shreveport, LA to coordinate housing services for individuals served by the F/ACT team. You will assist with procuring safe, affordable housing and develop relationships with landlords while teaching money management skills and supporting daily household activities.

The role requires a valid Louisiana driver's license and appropriate clearances, plus at least 1 year of housing specialist experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or Sociology.
• Knowledge and understanding of recovery principles and recovery driven service system.
• Valid LA Driver's License and appropriate state and federal clearances.
• Minimum 1 year experience as Housing Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Housing services for individuals served by the F/ACT team.
• Assist individuals in the procurement of safe and affordable housing and related necessities while developing a relationship with landlords.
• Insure the individuals have adequate financial support and teach and promote money management skills and support individuals in the performance of household activities.
• Attend housing related meetings in the community and act as a liaison with stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or Sociology

Job description

Merakey is seeking a Housing Specialist in Shreveport, LA to coordinate housing services for individuals served by the F/ACT team. You will assist with procuring safe, affordable housing and develop relationships with landlords while teaching money management skills and supporting daily household activities.

The role requires a valid Louisiana driver's license and appropriate clearances, plus at least 1 year of housing specialist experience.