HOUSING SPECIALIST

Muskegon-County,-Mi; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Muskegon County is seeking a Housing Specialist to assess eligibility for housing programs and complete SOAR applications. The role includes outreach and coordinating services for individuals experiencing homelessness, and documenting in HMIS and related systems.

Travel within the County may be required. The position emphasizes linking clients to housing options and following up to ensure successful placements.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate or GED; and at least 1 year of paid, volunteer or internship experience working with those with mental illness.
• Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders valued.
• Possess a valid Michigan driver's license.
• Must have reliable transportation that may be used to carry out job duties.

Responsibilities

• Completes applications and assessments of eligibility for housing programs.
• Completes SOAR applications and conducts outreach, linking and coordinating services with homeless individuals.
• Documents in HMIS and tracking systems and locates, places and follows-up with consumers in housing programs.

Skills

Experience with mental illness clients

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

A Housing Specialist/MI, with detailed instruction, completes applications and assessments of eligibility for housing programs; completes SOAR applications and conducts outreach, linking and coordinating services with homeless individuals. An employee in this class documents in the HMIS system and tracking system for housing programs and locates, places and follows-up with consumers in housing programs and perform related duties as assigned.

1. Must be a high school graduate or have passed the General Educational Development Examination (GED); AND Have a minimum of one (1) year of paid, volunteer or internship experience working with those with mental illness.
2. Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders valued.
3. Possess a valid Michigan driver's license.
4. Must have reliable transportation that may have to be used to carry out job duties of this classification.

NOTE: The recruitment for this position utilizes assessment(s) in order to match candidate foundational competencies, personality, and job fit to those required for the position.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

A Housing Specialist/MI performs generally sedentary work activities requiring the lifting of objects weighing thirty-five (35) pounds or less.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

An employee in this class generally works in the HealthWest Administrative offices although travel to locations within the County may be required.

EVALUATION CONTENT

Applicants for County employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position. When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check. Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.

APPLICANT REVIEW PROCEDURE

Any applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the County regarding the applicant’s employment application. Inquiries should be directed to the County Human Resources Department.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the County system. For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications. This list remains in effect for three months unless exhausted or extended.

MUSKEGON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

MUSKEGON COUNTY HAS ADOPTED A VETERANS PREFERENCE POLICY THAT

RECOGNIZES QUALIFYING MILITARY SERVICE