Housing Specialist

Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center; Iola (KS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading mental health care organization seeks a Housing Specialist to assist clients in securing suitable housing. This role involves assessing client needs, negotiating with property owners, and providing support services. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and organizational skills, a compassionate approach, and be ready to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Must pass background checks and have reliable transportation.
• Experience in mental health support is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Visiting community organizations to assess housing needs.
• Negotiating rental terms on behalf of clients.
• Maintaining records and client logs.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Empathy

Team collaboration

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Degree in human services or related field

Job description

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Housing Specialist

Job Description

TITLE OF POSITION: Housing Specialist

QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent. Degree in human services, social work, or related field preferred. Equivalent years of service and/or certifications in related field may be substituted. Must pass KBI, DCF child & adult abuse registry, motor vehicle screen, and background checks. Must have reliable and insured transportation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Respectful, supportive, and empathic ability to understand and work with the mentally ill.
• Team player and supportive working relationships with coworkers and community partners.
• Collaborate effectively with consumer's natural and community resources.
• Proficient with computers and word processing.
• Ability to work independently in the community as well as a productive part of the team.
  
  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Housing Specialist with work closely with community organizations, government agencies, and property owners to source the means and negotiate terms that enable clients to rent suitable housing.

• Assessing client eligibility and determining their housing and service needs.
• Assisting clients with the search for available properties and negotiating terms on behalf of clients.
• Ensuring clients understand their rights and responsibilities as tenants.
• Investigating and resolving client and landlord issues.
• Providing clients with information and referring them to additional support programs or services.
• Preparing and maintaining daily logs, records, activity documentation, and reports.
• Understanding and adhering to program rules and restrictions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor or the Chief Executive Officer.
  
  

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Non-Exempt

SCHEDULE: Full-Time or Part-Time

SALARY: Hourly Wage

SUPERVISED AND EVALUATED BY: Director of Adult Services

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Mental Health Care

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