Housing Specialist

Eastway Behavioral Healthcare is the largest, private, not-for-profit provider of mental health, substance abuse, housing, residential, employment and educational services in the Miami Valley. Currently hiring a full-time housing specialist on our Rapid Re-Housing Team! This position will normally work from noon – 8 PM Monday – Friday.

The Housing Specialist assists program participants in identifying and applying for housing, as well as develops and maintains positive relationships with landlords.

Duties & Responsibilities

· Conducts regular housing search appointments to assist clients with identifying and applying for eligible housing options and connects them with property managers in the community.

· Does outreach to properties and landlords to establish new partnerships, understands minimum requirements of applicants, and maintains a list of viable properties for all household compositions and demographics. Compiles a database of landlords willing to partner with the Bridges program.

· Assists in finding units within Fair Market Rent (FMR) guidelines and accurately calculate utility allowance for such units.

· Advocate for consumers as needed to overcome housing barriers by developing and maintaining a positive public relations attitude and practice with housing providers.

· Educate landlords on the Bridges Rapid Re-Housing program and other types of housing programs to property managers and/or owners in the community, communicating professionally at all times and maintaining positive collaborative relationships.

· Communicate application approvals to participants and staff, provide necessary follow-up assistance to program participants and landlords as needed.

· Conduct inspections of units allocated for rental assistance

· Assists with completing monthly maintenance inspections and annual HQS inspections for Supportive Living Solutions programs, as needed and instructed by the supervisor.

· Document and communicate any safety and habitability concerns to landlords prior to move in to ensure efficient unit repairs in preparation of habitation.

· Attend all scheduled meetings, case conferences, treatment team, etc.

· Return all phone calls, e-mails or other communications within one business day. Strong interviewing, assessment and communications skills in all forms are a necessity.

· Perform various related duties and follow any additional instructions requested by supervisor.

Qualifications

· Associates Degree or higher, preferably in Social Work, Mental Health or a related field OR one year of related work experience.

· Valid Ohio Driver’s License; and car insurance

· Knowledge and experience in Windows-based computer applications

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person