QMHP-CS I/II-Caseworker I/II/Housing Navigator

Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network (Previously known as Heart of Texas MHMR); Waco (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Employee assistance program

Direct deposit

Paid holidays

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Heart of Texas Region Behavioral Health Network is seeking a Housing Navigator to work with Continuum of Care agencies to locate housing for homeless individuals. The role involves guiding consumers from program approval through lease signing, and acting as liaison with landlords to expand affordable housing options.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree, strong communication, and the ability to transport clients with 60% local travel and 10% regional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Case management experience is preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Ability to work with landlords and agencies to secure housing.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with area landlords to increase affordable housing.
• Help consumers locate appropriate housing and navigate the process.
• Coordinate services with community partners for housing transitions.
• Address landlord concerns and provide timely resolutions.
• Prepare progress notes and required documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Driving license

Transport clients

Education

Bachelor's degree

Case management experience (preferred)

Job description

The Housing Navigator will work closely with area Continuum of Care agencies to locate housing for homeless individuals. Locating appropriate housing can be difficult. Being low-income, homeless and disabled makes the process even more difficult. The Housing Navigator will walk the consumer through the process of locating and applying for appropriate housing. They will follow the consumer from the time they are approved for a supported housing program up until their lease signing. The Housing Navigator will also act as liaison between area landlords and the Continuum of Care to develop relationships to increase the availability of affordable housing. They will also respond to concerns a landlord may have with a consumer in one of the Continuum of Care housing programs.

Examples of Work Performed:

• Develop relationships with area landlords to increase pool of affordable housing.
• Help consumers locate appropriate housing.
• Coordinate services and support with community partners to ensure a smooth transition from homelessness to housing.
• Work with community partners to provide quick response and resolution to concerns a landlord may have with a consumer.
• Prepare progress notes and other required documentation.

Education and Experience:

• This position requires the applicant to have, at minimum, a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Once year case management Preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• The position requires a working knowledge of mental illness its impact on homelessness.
• The successful transition from homelessness will require the Housing Navigator to be flexible, creative with resources, and think outside of the box.
• This position will require excellent computer skills for clinical documentation.
• This position will require excellent time management and organizational skills.
• The Housing Navigator must have and maintain a level of general health that permits the performance of the job duties.
• Must have excellent verbal/written communication.
• Must have excellent time management and organizational/filing skills.
• Must have valid TX DL and current auto insurance.
• Must be able to transport clients. Local travel 60% Reginal travel 10%
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.

Hours:

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Salary:

$45,000-$52,965 Annually; $21.6346-$25.4639 Hourly

**Depending on education and experience** Position: 294

Heart of Texas Region Behavioral Health Network strives to offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Benefits:

• Employer paid Health Insurance
• Employer paid Dental Insurance
• Employer paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short Term Disability
• Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Payroll Direct Deposit
• 12 paid Holidays per year
• Excellent 401-K Retirement Plan (Center will contribute 12% of employee earnings)**
• **Certain Requirements Apply**
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - begins after 3 months of full-time employment