What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing Liaison position at Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health?
Job Description:
Job Title: Housing Liaison
Location: Farmington, Missouri
Department: Recovery Services
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary:
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals experiencing housing instability? As a Housing Liaison, you will be a vital part of our compassionate and collaborative team dedicated to empowering individuals in recovery or those with disabilities to achieve stability and thrive in their communities. This role offers the opportunity to engage directly with clients, assist them in meeting basic needs, and support them in finding safe and affordable housing. Join us in creating a meaningful impact and promoting recovery, independence, and hope.
In this role, you will address housing crises, connect individuals to essential resources, and build strong networks of supportive housing in the community. Your responsibilities will include collaborating with local Continuums of Care, serving as a housing resource expert, and working to resolve housing challenges. Through your efforts, you will help transform lives and foster lasting change.
The Housing Liaison position offers…
All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, generous paid time off, and more.
Telemedicine – 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits.
Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost.
Career Advancement & Wage Growth - Grow in your career with great opportunities for upward mobility and added income.
Comprehensive Training - Learn and develop skills with our robust on-the-job training.
Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
Engage with individuals experiencing housing crises and collaborate to develop sustainable solutions.
Actively assist clients in finding safe, affordable housing and resolving homelessness or housing instability.
Build and maintain strong relationships with local landlords and provide education about community programs.
Connect clients to essential services, including behavioral health, substance use, physical health, and employment resources.
Attend and participate in Coordinated Entry/Case Conferencing meetings within the local Continuum of Care.
Use SOAR training to assist individuals in applying for benefits and essential documentation.
Support households in identifying readiness to transition to permanent housing options.
Participate in statewide Housing Liaison training and calls to stay informed about resources and best practices.
Serve as a housing and resource expert for clients, case managers, and agency administration.
Maintain accurate and timely data collection and entry as required by DMH.
Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:
Experience working with individuals experiencing housing instability, disabilities, or recovery challenges.
Familiarity with Housing First, harm reduction, and low-barrier service models preferred.
Strong ability to build relationships with clients, landlords, and community partners.
Knowledge of local and state housing resources and services is a plus.
Additional Qualifications:
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Empathy, adaptability, and a commitment to serving vulnerable populations.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to travel within the community to meet with clients, landlords, and other partners.
Ability to lift and transport small items related to assisting clients in moving processes.
Brightli is on a Mission:
At Brightli, we are dedicated to changing and saving lives by empowering individuals to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential. Join us in our mission to foster hope, recovery, and lasting stability for individuals and families in need. Together, we can make a difference.
Keywords: Housing Liaison, Recovery Services, Housing Stability, Community Outreach, Continuum of Care, Case Management, SOAR Training, Housing First, Behavioral Health, Homelessness Resources
Position Perks & Benefits:
Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness
Brightli is on a Mission:
A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and authentic workplace.
We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expressions, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.
Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.