What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part -Time Housing Specialist position at Mental Health Resources, Inc?
Description
Responsible for providing supportive services for those housing, assessing clients’ needs and qualifications for multiple programs, and developing a treatment plan for their goals. Meets with clients in their homes, in the community, or the office for training and skill development. Assists with any application that is related to housing to find, acquire, and maintain stable housing.
Requirements
Minimum of associate's degree in psychology, social work, or related field.
Two years experience in working with a targeted population-low income adults and families with severe mental illness, Part-Time, up to 25 hours per week
$15.00 per hour, Non-Exempt
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and make reasonable accommodations so qualified employees can perform the job's essential functions.
· Meets with clients, assesses housing needs, and develops treatment plans for the client’s goals/needs.
· Meets with clients in the community to assist with any housing-related activities; Social Security, Food Stamps, HUD, rent assistance, issues with landlord/other tenants, etc.
· Teaches clients communication, resume, coping skills, problem-solving, interview, and computer, in the community or the office.
· Teaches clients “good tenant skills” in the community or the office.
· Meets with staff and community stakeholders to educate them on provided programs and how clients qualify for them.
· Processes monthly billing tasks for housing programs.
· Conducts monthly home visits for housing clients.
· Communicates with staff and coworkers about clients’ needs.
· Attends monthly MHR management meetings.
· Attends monthly/quarterly housing program conference calls.
· Attends yearly training for housing programs.
· Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work schedule is essential.
Minimum of associate's degree in psychology, social work, or related field.
Two years experience in working with a targeted population-low income adults and families with severe mental illness,
Salary : $15
