Housing Specialist (BHT) (Housing Services, Tucson)

Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona, Inc is seeking staff to provide case management for housing programs, conduct intake and eligibility assessments, and monitor client progress. The role emphasizes referrals, service planning, and documentation to meet contract requirements.

Ideal candidates will have experience with housing programs, strong data entry, and bilingual abilities preferred. The organization values community service and professional integrity throughout the recruitment

Qualifications

• Associate Degree plus two years of Behavioral Health work experience (AHCCCS requirement for BHT).
• 1 year of experience working with housing programs, populations at risk of homelessness, and/or low-income individuals and families.
• Excellent data entry skills (speed and accuracy).
• Proven skills utilizing Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proven strong communication skills - oral and written communications are clear and concise using appropriate style, grammar, and tone.

Responsibilities

• Processes self-referrals and referrals from community agencies by providing initial screenings, intakes, interviews, and eligibility assessment of participants
• Develops individual service plans in partnership with clients; monitors progress and implements follow-up activities
• Provides referrals, assists the client in arranging appointments with community resources or private group counseling sessions and monitors client progress
• Maintains individual service files for clients that include plans and strategies for achievement of housing goals and provides follow up contacts to assess progress
• May drive agency or personal vehicle on company business

Skills

Data entry

Organizational skills

Communication skills (oral and written

Education

Associate Degree + 2 years Behavioral Health experience (AHCCCS requirement for BHT)

High School Diploma or GED + 4 years Behavioral Health experience (AHCCCS requirement for BHT)

Bachelor Degree in social service or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona, Inc (CCS) is thriving! For 90 years, CCS has focused its mission to strengthen families, support communities, provide compassionate services, and deliver excellence. Providing Help. Creating Hope. Serving All.

We credit our continued success to our valuable employees! If you want to make a difference, help people, and serve your community, we want YOU to join our team! For more information visit our website at: www.ccs-soaz.org.

OVERVIEW

Provides case management for housing programs for low-income individuals and families with children. Conducts intake and assessment of clients, determines eligibility for available affordable housing programs, and monitors client progress. Provides advocacy and follow-up assistance. Maintains necessary case records and client file documentation. Provides information and referrals. Ensures program meets contract requirements. Position may from time to time be stressful and require a high demand of performance. May perform other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Processes self-referrals and referrals from community agencies by providing initial screenings, intakes, interviews, and eligibility assessment of participants
• Develops individual service plans in partnership with clients; monitors progress and implements follow-up activities
• Provides referrals, assists the client in arranging appointments with community resources or private group counseling sessions and monitors client progress
• Maintains individual service files for clients that include plans and strategies for achievement of housing goals and provides follow up contacts to assess progress
• May drive agency or personal vehicle on company business

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Suitable work experience may be considered as transferable skills in order to meet minimum requirements of the position and will be considered by the Executive Director of Human Resources.

• Associate Degree plus two (2) years of Behavioral Health work experience (AHCCCS requirement for BHT); or High School Diploma or GED plus four (4) years of Behavioral Health work experience (AHCCCS requirement for BHT)
• 1 year of experience working with housing programs, populations at risk of homelessness, and/or low-income individuals and families
• Excellent data entry skills (speed and accuracy)
• Proven skills utilizing Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent organizational skills
• Proven strong communication skills - oral and written communications are clear and concise using appropriate style, grammar, and tone

REGULATORY

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid driver license, proof of insurance, and 39-month motor vehicle report
• Ability to obtain and maintain Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card and FBI National Criminal Records History Report (employer paid)
• Pass pre-employment drug screen (incudes marijuana, regardless of recreational use laws) (employer paid)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor Degree in social service or related field
• Experience with HUD programs, regulations, and/or reporting
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, verbal and written
• Additional years of directly-related experience

The above statement reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

We are an affirmative action equal opportunity employer for all individuals. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.