Housing Specialist

Turning Point Community Programs; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Turning Point Community Programs is seeking a dedicated direct service staff member in Modesto, CA, to assist clients with housing goals and overall wellness in a community setting. Responsibilities include transportation, counseling, and advocacy, with schedule Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the program director, documentation in charts, and timely APR and HUD data entry using e-snap. California driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Two to four years of direct care experience in mental health.

Responsibilities

• Assist members in meeting housing goals within the community.
• Develop and maintain a list of housing options for clients.
• Safely transport members to appointments using personal vehicle.
• Provide on‑site counseling and crisis intervention as needed.
• Coordinate with program staff and partners to track progress.
• Complete required paperwork in a timely manner.

Skills

Transportation

Counseling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2–4 years direct care experience in mental health

Tools

e-snap HUD database

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE

Responsible for assisting members in meeting their expressed goals toward housing and maintaining wellness while living in the community. Additional support in areas of transportation, counseling and advocacy will be provided as needed.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is an at-will direct service position within a program. The position is responsible for the attainment of housing resources for clients and provides direct assistance when needed.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities – (illustrative Only)

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that could be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Works with clients to obtain and keep housing of their choice.
• Develops and maintains a listing of housing options for clients.
• Safely transports members and other passengers to and from appointments and activities using own personal vehicle.
• Attends in‑services and training on housing in the community.
• Acts as liaison with board and care operators, room and board operators, county, and staff.
• Keeps all other involved staff and agencies informed of client’s progress.
• Provides support in transporting clients to appointments related to housing.
• Provides documentation in the charts that is consistent with the service plan.
• Provides prompt intervention in the event of a crisis both to stop the crisis and to notify, when indicated, persons and agencies necessary for the resolution of the crisis situation; provides “on-the-spot” counseling that is both helpful to the members and consistent with the philosophy of the program.
• Insures the safety, health, and well being of members.
• Completes paperwork as assigned in a timely manner.
• Is personally responsible and held accountable for work hours and time management as coordinated with the Program Director.
• Provides support to other staff members as needed.
• Attends agency staff meetings unless approval for non‑attendance is secured by the Program Director
• Assisting with APR reports and the HUD data base system in e‑snap

Minimum Qualifications And Certifications & Licenses

Education, Training and Experience

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is through graduation from high school and two (2) to four (4) years of direct care experience working in mental health.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements

• California driver’s license & current vehicle insurance/registration if driving; and,
• Reliable means of transportation capable of passing vehicle safety inspection if more than five years old excluding all modes of two‑wheeled transport inclusive of bicycles, mopeds and motorcycles.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Compensation: $21.00 to $21.85

located at 10850 Gold Center Drive, Suite 325, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670