Housing Specialist

Mental Health Systems, Inc.; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

TURN is seeking a Housing Specialist in Fresno, CA, to provide case management and housing linkages for clients in need of housing and related services.

The role involves coordinating referrals, advocating for whole-person care, and maintaining thorough documentation while protecting client confidentiality. Strong MS Office and EHR skills plus relevant certifications or degrees are preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or bachelor's degree with four years of experience in social services.
• AA degree in social service or related field or High School Diploma with 5 years’ experience.
• SUD CM certification from recognized board is preferred and registration required.
• Valid CA driver’s license and current auto insurance per contract requirements.
• Experience providing mental health and/or substance use disorder services preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management with crisis intervention, discharge plan, group & individual counseling, screening, and assist clients in meeting basic needs and symptom management.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation, meet minimum billable requirements for direct client services if contractually required.
• Facilitate placement including pre-placement visits, and transportation as needed.
• Shift coverage including part of the on-call team.
• Provide field-based services as required by program and client need.
• Maintain confidentiality of client’s care.
• Participate in scheduled program meetings.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.
• Specialty in housing related duties and housing linkages.
• Facilitate maintenance requests for clients who live on site.
• Participate in weekly housing inspections, to ensure clients are maintaining units in habitable conditions.

Skills

Mental health services experience

Microsoft Office

EHR software

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree with four years of experience in social services

AA degree in social service or related field

High School Diploma

SUD CM certification from recognized board

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR software

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Housing Specialist

Regular Full time over 30 hrs Professional Fresno Impact SUD, Fresno, CA, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 4891

Salary Range: $26.00 To $26.00 Hourly

At TURN our mission is Improving Lives. Our organization embraces the tenets of client-centered care, and our core values People, Growth and Culture are at the forefront of everything we do. We hire exceptional individuals seeking meaningful opportunities in a purpose-driven environment.

JOB SUMMARY

Recommend and assist access to medical, educational, social, vocational, housing, and more to support program goals. Initiate referrals to next level care, coordinate with physical health providers for whole-person care, and advocate in the best interest of clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Provide case management with crisis intervention, discharge plan, group & individual work, mental health/substance use disorder counseling, screening, and assist clients in meeting basic needs and symptom management.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation, meet minimum billable requirements for direct client services if contractually required.
• Facilitate placement including pre-placement visits, and transportation as needed.
• Shift coverage including part of the on-call team.
• Provide field-based services as required by program and client need.
• Maintain confidentiality of client’s care.
• Participate in scheduled program meetings.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.
• Specialty in housing related duties.
• Facilitate placement for clients in need of housing linkages.
• Facilitate maintenance requests for clients who live on site.
• Participate in weekly housing inspections, to ensure clients are maintaining units in habitable conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree; or bachelor's degree with four years of experience in social services.
• For Housing two years of experience and an AA degree in social service or related field or High School Diploma and 5 years’ experience.
• For SUD CM a certification from recognized board is preferred and registration required.
• Valid CA driver’s license and current auto insurance per contract requirements required.
• Experience providing mental health and/or substance use disorder services preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

These physical demands represent what must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. As mentioned above, reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified disabilities.

Working in cramped spaces

Moving around facility

Driving – in the course of job duties

Pushing/pulling/dragging items

Standing for long periods

Sitting for long periods

Working outside/underground

OTHER DUTIES

This job description isn’t a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TURN is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religious creed, and sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions).