Housing Stability Specialist

Mental-Illness-Recovery-Center; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

The Mental Illness Recovery Center (MIRCI) is seeking a Housing Navigator to help adults and youth identify, secure, and maintain affordable housing. This grant-funded role involves outreach, client education on subsidies, and collaboration with landlords and case managers to promote long-term housing stability.

Responsibilities include conducting housing assessments, developing housing plans, and maintaining thorough HMIS/EPIC records.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of housing programs, subsidies, and fair housing laws.
• HMIS proficiency for entering and tracking data.
• Motivational interviewing skills to support clients.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary point of contact for landlords and property managers to connect clients with housing.
• Develop individualized Housing Stability Plans with clients.
• Conduct comprehensive housing assessments and assist in client-driven housing searches.
• Maintain records in HMIS and EPIC with accuracy and timeliness.
• Coordinate with case managers and participate in program transitions.

Skills

Housing programs knowledge

HMIS proficiency

Motivational interviewing

Communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HMIS

EPIC

Job description

The Mental Illness Recovery Center (MIRCI) is seeking a Housing Navigator to help adults and youth identify, secure, and maintain affordable housing. This grant-funded role involves outreach, client education on subsidies, and collaboration with landlords and case managers to promote long-term housing stability.

Responsibilities include conducting housing assessments, developing housing plans, and maintaining thorough HMIS/EPIC records.