Supported Housing Specialist

Our Vision As the premier provider of substance use and mental health services in the Pacific Northwest we are respected and the most trusted resource for behavioral health treatment and wholeperson care. We provide a comprehensive continuum of coordinated quality services foster enduring relationships and empower our communities to truly thrive.

Our Mission Through superior customer service high quality programs and welltrained and dedicated staff we inspire hope and support lifesaving changes for people affected by substance use and mental health conditions.

POSITION TITLE: Supportive Housing Specialist NonExempt Position

RESPONSIBLE TO: Program Director

MAJOR DUTIES: The Supportive Housing Specialist provides community based housing support services to individuals receiving treatment for behavioral health conditions and/or substance use disorders. This position provides clinical services to agency patients. In fulfilling these duties the incumbent performs the following duties independently:

1. Provide communitybased housing support services to individuals to meet the identified strengthsbased housing goals including the housing search placement and retention of permanent housing.
2. Establish and maintain relationships with community partners landlords and property management companies/owners.
3. Support individuals in filling out rental applications and other necessary housing documentation.
4. Assist individuals in obtaining housing financial assistance when needed and requesting reasonable accommodations to overcome barriers to housing.
5. Collaborate with housing providers and landlords around any tenant issues; seeks to resolve concerns.
6. Coordinate services with program team and clinical staff to support individuals choice housing goals.
7. Maintain complete and up to date documentation of all services and contacts.
8. Represent the organization in a positive manner while working in the community.
9. Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

1. A bachelors degree in a related social services field with at least one year of paid or voluntary experience working in the coordination of Supportive Housing or in the coordination of independent living services in a social service setting

1. Experience providing housing support services preferred.

1. Two years experience including supervision in the coordination of Supportive Housing or in the coordination of independent living services in a social service setting under qualified supervision.
2. Have an unencumbered drivers license reliable vehicle transportation and car insurance and the ability to meet the agency requirements as an approved driver.

GUIDELINES

This position also requires the incumbent to have a valid drivers license with a good driving record and a private vehicle in order to fulfill the duties of the position.

COMPLEXITY

The incumbent provides community based case management services to consumer/patients who differ widely in age and socioeconomic status and who may possess a variety of chronic and serious social behavioral and psychological problems. Strong clinical skills sound judgment and creativity are required to help implement and deliver treatment services that meet the complex needs of the patients.

PERSONAL CONTACTS

Contacts are with the members of the treatment team patients significant others of the consumers representatives of various community agencies specializing in the treatment of substance use disorder and mental illness and related community representatives including medical personnel and landlords. All personal contacts are carried out in accordance with federal and state laws dealing with the confidentiality of patient records.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Most of the work can be performed while sitting and talking. The position requires the ability to travel within the community by private vehicle to meet the consumer/patient in their own environment. The position requires the ability to assist the consumers with daily life skills activities related to housing.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Working hours are spent indoors in offices or other meeting rooms or in the community meeting with consumers in their homes. Supervision of outdoor activities visits to community agencies and participation in staff retreats and staff development activities will be required.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Program Director

Salary: $19.21 20.44/hr DOE

Application Process:
To apply electronically for this position please click Apply Now or visit our ADP career center. For more information on this and other positions please visit our website at www.lifelineconnections

The Benefits:

Lifeline Connections strives to be your employer of choice by offering our regular/fulltime employees a generous benefits package. Our plans cover 85 of medical dental and vision costs at the employee level and 75 for all dependent plans. The majority of outofpocket costs (i.e. copays prescriptions and deductibles) under our medical plans are also covered. We also offer other benefits such as: employer paid Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Life Insurance and supplemental coverage.

Our fulltime employees and some parttime employees also qualify for our 401(K) plan that matches dollar for dollar up to 5. On top of all that our fulltime employees receive approximately 4 weeks of paid time off during their first year of employment (accrual rates increase with years of service) as well as 1 personal holiday and 12 paid holidays per year!

There are many other supplemental benefits we are glad to offer such as tuition reimbursement and discounted cellular service amongst others.

Send us your resume and lets talk about you joining our team!