Description

Full Time

$18.50 - $23.70 DOE

Mon-Friday 8:30am to 5pm

Homeless Outreach Program

Pierce County’s Only Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC):

Comprehensive Life Resources is looking for a qualified Housing Support Specialist to join our team in Tacoma, WA.

We offer: Medical, dental, and vision with 100% paid premiums for employees, 11 paid holidays, Paid sick leave, Paid Annual leave, Mileage reimbursement, 403(b)-retirement plan, and Tuition Assistance, Continuing education programs, and Health club reimbursement.

Function: Function: Work with the community to develop housing resources for individuals referred to the program. Develop strong landlord relationships to support on-going housing and connection to community resources.

Responsibilities:

• Provide case management with an emphasis on enhancing access to and retention in permanent supported housing.
• Provide education and advocacy around understanding culture-wide stigma and discrimination against people with mental illness and develop strategies to eliminate stigma and support participation in consumer self-help programs and consumer advocacy organizations that promote recovery
• Develop relationships with local landlords and potential places of employment agencies
• Assist team members in working with participants to find and maintain the type of housing they desire. This may include assisting in landlord negotiations, finding a roommate, cleaning, furnishing, decorating and procuring necessities.
• Coordinate services with other mental health and allied providers
• Assist participants in identifying the type and location of housing with an exploration of access to natural supports and the avoidance of triggers
• Maintain clinical records
• Be available for consult and crisis outreach as appropriate or needed.
• Perform health and safety checks of apartments as required.
• Serve and post notices approved by Management related to housing
• Be a part of a multi-disciplinary team to coordinate services. This includes attending regular team meetings, consultations, and trainings as needed or required.
• Ensure that ethical and professional standards of practice are maintained.
• In addition to the above, perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have experience with housing and knowledge of local Pierce County resources. A Bachelors degree is preferred but not required.
• Must have ability to obtain Agency Affiliation Credential from Department of Health
• Must have computer/technology skills
•  Strong analytical, interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize deadlines, work independently, take initiative, and maintain confidentiality.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license; proof of insurance.

Comprehensive Life Resources is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, disability status, and any other applicable legally protected characteristics and or class.