Intensive Housing Stability Specialist

CHMHA; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 71,635,000 - 86,938,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

403B retirement with employer match

CE credits

Personal ORCA card

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Community House Mental Health Agency in Seattle is seeking an Intensive Housing Support Specialist to work 3:00 PM–1:00 AM on Saturdays through Mondays (0.75 FTE). The role focuses on recovery-oriented supports for young adults transitioning to community-based housing, coordinating services, and building daily living skills.

Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma/GED, First Aid/CPR, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Current Food Handler permit.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Able to do simple mathematics and read charts.
• Legible handwriting and good documentation.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Experience with target population or willingness to train.
• Must be free of substance use.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance per individual treatment plans (hygiene, meals, skills groups, outings).
• Assess living spaces for cleaning on a weekly basis.
• Coordinate client needs with appointments and community networks.
• Provide immediate crisis intervention when needed.
• Review daily logs and communicate emergencies to staff.
• Visually supervise medication distribution as necessary.
• Lead assigned life group skills and activities.
• Maintain client records per guidelines.
• Input progress notes to psychiatric providers/case managers.
• Facilitate group activities and events (trips, holidays).
• Assist in admission and discharge planning for housing programs.
• Coordinate client orientation and inform property manager of maintenance.
• Attend staff and community meetings as assigned.
• Commit to at least 10 hours/year of continuing education.
• Maintain client and staff confidentiality at all times.

Skills

First Aid CPR

Food Handler Permit

Driver's License

Teamwork

Communication

Chart literacy

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Community House Mental Health Agency in Seattle is seeking an Intensive Housing Support Specialist to work 3:00 PM–1:00 AM on Saturdays through Mondays (0.75 FTE). The role focuses on recovery-oriented supports for young adults transitioning to community-based housing, coordinating services, and building daily living skills.

Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma/GED, First Aid/CPR, and a valid driver’s license.