Job responsiblities:
Assist Client with obtaining housing
Assist client with maintaining housing
Participates as mental health team member
Develops housing resources in the community
Works with client to develop a housing plan
Assists with compiling and assessing eligibility information in compliance with housing regulations
Assists with completion of applications for rental subsidies such as section 8 Housing, Shelters, Housing assistance programs, applications for apartments.
Help Gather requiured documents such as identification, Social Security card, bank statements.
Accompanies/transports client to all necessary related appointments as requested
Educate client about available housing resources and assistance in the community
Assists in the housing search process
Educates client about tenant rights and lease responsibilities
Advocates and negotiates for clients with poor credit and poor housing Histories (i.e. evictions or lack of housing tenancy)
Assists with moving in
Ensures client is connected to on-going mental health services (if needed)
Advocates for clients with lanlords
Averts possible evictions by addressing any concerns of the property owners and managers
Liaison between landlord and consurmer and mental health team
Conducts in home visits (this will depend on each client and what program they're on)
We also help client's find Adult Family Home and Assisted living facilities.
Help client's shop for clothing and essential household goods.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- supportive housing or in related field: 3 years (Preferred)
- Case management: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person