Clinician I - Supportive Housing Specialist

Job Description
The CIBH Permanent Supportive housing program serves individuals with serious mental illness who meet criteria for chronic homelessness. The housing Specialist will assist these individuals to apply for and obtain housing in the community. The Housing Specialist will provide ongoing housing support services to help each participant to maintain their housing and be successful in community living. Adhere to Housing First principles while working with all individuals in the CIBH Permanent Supportive Housing Program. Provide education during enrollment briefings to advise participants of tenants rights and programmatic guidelines. Process Initial applications to verify homelessness disability and income status in order to ensure program eligibility; provide assessment of housing barriers of applicants and determine the housing and supportive service needs of the individual. Directly assist participants in locating and securing housing of their choice. Provide mediation and advocacy with landlords on the individuals behalf to develop a workable plan to locate obtain and maintain housing. Provide information and referral assistance regarding available support from other social service agencies and/or community programs. Collaborate with other agencies as needed. Serve as an ongoing liaison between property managers and participants. Create a consistent communication channel between multiple parties (tenant landlord referral source collaborating agencies) Assist individuals to develop a personal budget and establish payment plans for rent utilities and other bills in order to maintain their housing. Provide home visits and ongoing supports to ensure stability and encourage selfsufficiency. Provide ongoing outreach to locate and develop a referral network of landlords willing to work with the permanent supportive housing program. Complete all documentation in a timely manner maintaining accurate daily logs monthly reports and annual reviews as necessary. Performs other duties as assigned The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure for a full list of benefits and employee perks. #clinician #casemanagement #counsler

Required Qualifications
Vocational/Educational Requirement Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelors degree in social work psychology closely related field or other degree as approved by the Virginia Department of Health Professions. Some positions depending on assignment may require a degree. Experience In addition to satisfying the vocational/educational standard this class requires a minimum of one year of related fulltime equivalent experience. Qualified Mental Health Professional Eligible QMHP E) may be considered in lieu of experience. Special Certifications and Licenses Depending on assignment may require a valid drivers license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards . Depending on assignment may require Qualified Mental Health Professional QMHP Adult or Child) or Qualified Developmental Disability Professional QDDP certification upon hire; CPR First Aid and/or Medication Administration certification within 90 days of hire; and successful completion of Intellectual Disabilities Orientation Workbook and/or Case Management Modules within 30 days of hire. Special Requirements Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to shortterm department needs and/or Citywide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.

Preferred Qualifications
Prefer prior vocational experience as a residential or housing specialist or working directly with the Homeless population. Experience working with individuals with substance abuse disorders also preferred.

Work Schedule
8am 5pm Monday Friday or Flex Schedule