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 direct service housing support professional in Modesto, CA. The role focuses on helping clients obtain and keep housing by coordinating options, arranging transport, and liaising with community partners to ensure continuity of care.

Open interviews may be conducted; candidate must have a high school diploma and relevant experience in mental health, with a valid California driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with 2–4 years direct care experience in mental health.
• California driver's license and current auto insurance/registration.
• Reliable transportation and ability to pass vehicle safety inspection if the vehicle is older than five years.

Responsibilities

• Works with clients to obtain and maintain housing of their choice.
• Develops and maintains a listing of housing options for clients.
• Safely transports members to appointments using own vehicle.
• Attends in-services and training on housing in the community.
• Acts as liaison with board and care operators, county staff, and other agencies.

Skills

Communication

Mental Health

Resource Access

Education

High School Diploma or better

Job description

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.

Compensation

$21.00 to $21.85

Interested? Join us at our open interviews on Wednesdaysfrom 2-4PM,
located at 10850 Gold Center Drive, Suite 325, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

Travel Required

Yes . As needed for client transport and program support.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Social Services - Communication Intermediate

Social Services - Providing Mental Health Sup Some Knowledge

Social Services - Resource Access Intermediate

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Education

Required

High School or better.

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