Housing Specialist

We are currently looking for a Housing Specialist for our HOPWA program. This position will be housed out of our Opportunity Center Monday through Friday 8 AM to 5 PM. Working as a Housing Specialist, you will facilitate eligibility screening and housing placement for individuals/families infected and affected with HIV/AIDS. Assist residents in achieving housing stability within a continuum of housing services. Provide assessment, placement, and follow-up support services to target population. Functions as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team to develop individual housing plans.

Responsibilities

Performs intakes, screening and assessments on potential and current residents; Meets with residents in transitional housing (2x/month) or more, to assess needs and ensure compliance with program agreements; Oversees hygiene and safety standards of all units; inspects apartments, smoke detectors and fire extinguishers; reviews emergency escape plans and unit up-keep with residents; Identifies unmet needs of residents, provides service engagement, linkage to services, coordinates referrals and provides follow-up; Facilitates procedures for entering and exiting program and preparation of units; Maintains housing/Health & Safety standards of all properties and master leased units; Consults with internal staff and external case managers/service providers in establishing goals and objectives; participates in internal and external staffing; Develops Individualized Housing Plans with residents; Intervenes in crisis situations and coordinates with other supports as needed; Consults with landlords and management companies, as needed or directed, regarding responsibilities to units and ensures that repairs are made; Understands Arizona Landlord and Tenant Act and its application to residents and units; Participates in community planning, advocacy and networking with other providers, as directed by supervisor; Maintains strong collaboration with all Project HHHOME providers and property site management; Facilitates annual recertification, maintains HQS Housing Habitability Standards for all units. Follows income and rent procedures as well as resident lease compliance; Shares emergency on-call duty as required; May be expected to drive a SBH vehicle to transport consumers, per the discretion of the clinic and/or program

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age; High school diploma/GED and two years of behavioral health/integrated healthcare relevant work experience OR an Associate's degree in an unrelated field and at least one year of full-time behavioral health/integrated healthcare relevant work experience OR a related Associate's degree and six months of behavioral health/integrated healthcare relevant work experience; Valid Arizona driver's license and able to pass a motor vehicle screen for insurance purposes to transport clients; Fingerprint clearance issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or eligible to receive within eight (8) weeks of hire; Required to pass a 39 month MVR Report

Benefits

3.3 weeks of PTO your 1st year of employment, with increased accruals after continued service; 10 paid holidays; Low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability and life insurance for employees; 40% company match up to a 10% deferral into your SB&H retirement account; Career Development – Benefit from our culture of internal promotion; Higher education goals – Reduce your tuition costs with our tuition reimbursement program & discount degree programs; Employee Assistance Program, Health & Wellness and much more