Housing Specialist

Start Corporation; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

13 paid holidays per year

403(b) retirement plan with employer–M

Job summary

Start Corporation seeks a Housing Specialist to assist ACT clients in securing affordable housing that aligns with their finances and grants available. You will collaborate with the ACT Team to address broader client needs and help ensure access to housing opportunities.

The role requires at least a year of housing or homeless-services experience, a valid driver's license, and a commitment to client-centered care. A bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; must be 18+ years old and have a valid driver’s license.
• Minimum of one year experience with homeless population or housing services.
• No Medicaid billing restrictions that would interfere with employment eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Assist ACT clients in obtaining affordable housing within financial means and available grants.
• Collaborate with ACT Team members to meet client housing needs.
• Develop treatment plans with clients and document progress in required systems.
• Identify and connect clients to community resources and landlords.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Active listening

Teamwork

Referral processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

About Start Corporation

Start Corporation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1984. Our Mission is to promote opportunities, which enhance the self-sufficiency of people to empower them to live and function independently.

Job Description

The Housing Specialist will assist ACT clients in obtaining affordable housing in conjunction with client financial means and/or available grants. The Housing Specialist will also work with other ACT Team members and specialist to meet additional client needs as directed by ACT Team Lead.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree(preferred)
• Be over 18 years of age(required)
• Possess a valid driver’s license(required)
• Minimum of one year experience with homeless population and housing experience(required)
• No restrictions or adverse actions that would disqualify for Medicaid or other billing(required)

Core Competencies

• Communicates respectfully and effectively and establishes professional relationships through active listening and demonstration of empathy and positive regard.
• Promotes recovery, independence, and personal choice for participants.
• Assists clients in identifying strengths, needs, and realistic goals to develop a treatment plan.
• Accurately identifies risk and responds appropriately.
• Demonstrates knowledge of behavioral health symptoms, interventions, and impact.
• Maintains professional boundaries and operates within agency / ethical guidelines.
• Knowledge of agency and community resources and referral processes.

Job Duties / Skills Required

• Maintains professional and ethical standards of conduct at all times.
• Promotes recovery, personal choice, and respect.
• Participates in setting treatment plan goals/objectives. Completes treatment plans with clients.
• Interviews clients and/or families and completes assessments and other clinical documentation.
• Works as part of a transdisciplinary team and completes required documentation on all client services including data entry into required data systems.
• Ensures that clinical documentation and client files meet all applicable standards for licensing, accreditation, or other regulatory agencies.
• Performs regular case maintenance activities including documenting actions, making narrative entries, preparing necessary reports and/or social summaries, etc.
• Consults with facility personnel and administrative field personnel; collects and analyzes data to identify needs for the assigned special services program within the particular service area.
• Effectively utilizes community resources by providing appropriate referrals and linkages.
• Effectively teaches social skills and household management skills.
• Maintains a clear driving record in order to be able to drive company vehicles to provide transportation to clients.
• Attends ACT team’s daily morning meetings, monthly staff meetings and bi-monthly supervision.
• Assists with obtaining and maintaining more stable housing.
• Provides supportive services to increase skills for housing maintenance, community integration and performance measurements.
• Supports and encourages landlord recruitment and retention.
• Actively seeks new landlords to provide fair and affordable housing opportunities to clients.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the Program Director.

Benefits include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; disability and life insurance; paid time off; 13 paid holidays per year for regular full-time employees; and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.