Permanent Supportive Housing Specialist

Highland Rivers Health; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance through SHBP GA

Flexible Benefits (dental, vision, etc

Retirement Plan with employer matching

4 weeks Paid Time Off with accruals

10 paid holidays

1 personal day

Public Student Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health in Austell, GA is seeking a dedicated professional to provide 1:1 support to participants and help ensure housing stability through comprehensive case management.

You will perform HQS inspections, collect and submit program data, and maintain accurate rent calculations while coordinating with landlords and program staff. This is a full-time, on-site position in the community.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 support services for participants on caseload (up to 25)
• Complete annual Housing Quality Standards (HQS) inspections
• Collect, compile, and submit data required for the program evaluation and grant reporting under contract
• Complete progress notes for support services/interventions provided to participants
• Communicate caseload changes to program accounting clerk for accurate billing and record keeping
• Maintain accurate rent calculations (at least annually or at any time there is a change in income)
• Complete services authorizations and update treatment plan to reflect participant goals and objectives
• Serve as a liaison between program participants and landlord/properties
• Follow up with participants about violations of occupancy/lease agreement, including non payment of rent
• Process new referrals to program utilizing ClientTrack/HMIS
• Complete annual assessments in ClientTrack/HMIS
• Assist participants with purchasing needed items for units, scheduling maintenance as needed.
• Provide case management services to include linkages to community resources to support housing stability.
• Assist participants with completing housing applications to help participants transition to independent housing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

There is a place for you at Highland Rivers Behavioral Health! Highland Rivers Behavioral Health provides treatment and recovery services to individuals impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders and intellectual developmental disabilities.

JOB SUMMARY

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health offers services for individuals in the community based residential programs meet goals for stable housing.

Are you ready to make a Difference?

This is a community-based position and at least 75% of the workweek is spent in the community working with individuals. This is not a remote or work from home position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Providing 1:1 support services for participants on caseload (up to 25)
• Complete annual Housing Quality Standards (HQS) inspections
• Collect, compile, and submit data required for the program evaluation and grant reporting under contract
• Complete progress notes for support services/interventions provided to participants
• Communicate caseload changes to program accounting clerk for accurate billing and record keeping
• Maintain accurate rent calculations (at least annually or at any time there is a change in income)
• Complete services authorizations and update treatment plan to reflect participant goals and objectives.
• Serve as a liaison between program participants and landlord/properties
• Follow up with participants about violations of occupancy/lease agreement, including non payment of rent.
• Process new referrals to program utilizing ClientTrack/HMIS
• Complete annual assessments in ClientTrack/HMIS
• Assist participants with purchasing needed items for units, scheduling maintenance as needed.
• Provide case management services to include linkages to community resources to support housing stability.
• Assist participants with completing housing applications to help participants transition to independent housing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance through the State Health Benefit Plan of GA
• Flexible Benefits such as dental, vision, life, critical illness, etc.
• Retirement Plan with employer matching
• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off with increase of accruals based on years of service
• 10 paid holidays
• 1 personal day
• Qualifying employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness