SMI Housing & Benefits Navigator

Valle del Sol, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Valle del Sol, Inc. is seeking a dedicated SMI Housing and Benefits Specialist to help adults, children, and adolescents access safe, stable housing and benefits.

The role focuses on navigation of housing resources, entitlement programs, and advocacy within a recovery-oriented care framework. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to reduce barriers to housing, financial stability, healthcare access, and community integration, while ensuring trauma-informed, culturally responsive service

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience with individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI).
• Experience navigating housing systems and entitlement programs.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist members in locating, applying for, obtaining, and maintaining safe housing.
• Assist members in applying for AHCCCS, SSI, SSDI, Medicare, SNAP, ALTCS, and other programs.
• Collaborate with Case Managers, Mental Health Therapists, and other providers to coordinate housing/benefits plans.
• Develop and maintain relationships with housing authorities and community partners to expand resources.
• Maintain accurate documentation and monitor quality measures related to housing and benefits.

Skills

Housing navigation

Benefits counseling

Community outreach

Trauma-informed care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree in Counseling/Social Work

Job description

Valle del Sol, Inc. is seeking a dedicated SMI Housing and Benefits Specialist to help adults, children, and adolescents access safe, stable housing and benefits.

The role focuses on navigation of housing resources, entitlement programs, and advocacy within a recovery-oriented care framework. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to reduce barriers to housing, financial stability, healthcare access, and community integration, while ensuring trauma-informed, culturally responsive service