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Forensic Housing Support Specialist

Kitsap Mental Health Service

Bremerton, WA | Full Time

$53k-77k (estimate)

3 Weeks Ago

Housing Support Specialist Float - Part-Time

Kitsap Mental Health Service

Bremerton, WA | Part Time

$53k-74k (estimate)

7 Months Ago

Forensic Housing Support Specialist

$53k-77k (estimate)

Full Time 3 Weeks Ago

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Kitsap Mental Health Service is Hiring a Forensic Housing Support Specialist Near Bremerton, WA

Forensic Housing Support Specialist

Hiring Range: $24.94 - $30.55

Benefits:

Comprehensive and generous health, dental, and vision benefits
Up to 19 days of PTO, 2 mental health days, and 9 paid holidays your first year (pro-rated for part-time)
Company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
Student loan payment assistance and extensive training
An incredible team approach that is dynamic and collaborative

General Summary of Duties:The Forensic Housing Support Specialist empowers, educates, teaches, and assists clients who are severely and persistently mentally ill and who are participants as part of KMHS Forensic housing programs.The Forensic Housing Specialist is responsible for reviewing housing needs and linking clients to appropriate housing service providers in the community. The Forensic Housing Specialist provides in-person, telephone, and outreach services to clients to assist with searching for longer-term housing options. After housing is located assistance is also provided with placement into the housing and the Specialist completes follow-up for clients on the emergency housing voucher program. The Forensic Housing Specialist builds partnerships with local housing resources, landlords, and various housing programs within the Salish Region (Kitsap, Clallam and Jefferson counties). The Specialists partners with other programs within KMHS which focus on clients who have been involved with the criminal justice system.

This position may require driving to various meetings, client appointments, shopping, and other client-related activities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Sensitivity to individuals’ unique cultural characteristics, and to the challenges faced by the socioeconomically disadvantaged.
Ability to communicate and engage effectively with individuals of varied backgrounds, cultures, education level and socio-economic status.
Must have reliable transportation, insurance and an active drivers’ license and be willing to use personal vehicle in the course of work.

Major Responsibilities and Tasks:

Develop a collaborative individualized, strengths-based housing plan inclusive of action steps for housing-related issues. The individual would set goals and develop a housing plan with the assistance of the Housing Specialist.
Collaborate in implementing agency treatment philosophy and program goals, fostering a therapeutic environment that supports skills development and transportation as needed.
Contact eligible individuals no later than one calendar day following referral, utilizing mobile crisis teams when FHARPS is not available.
Update the Housing Plan as the individual’s needs and circumstances change.
Complete progress notes to document the individual’s progress toward permanent supportive housing.
Perform FCS assessments and re-certifications, develop individualized person-centered client goals, and support education, training, coaching, dispute resolution, and advocacy.
Learn and implement the PSH Fidelity model to enhance housing support.
Provide multiple contacts as needed, per week with individuals to assist with their housing needs and any crises that may occur that could jeopardize their housing.
Provide coaching, advocacy, information and referral, linkage and coordination with resources, and ongoing supports.
Assist with completion of required paperwork for tenancy.
Attend program-related community, coalition, and committee meetings such as coordinated entry as assigned.
Manage caseload in accordance with agency guidelines, Care plan development and implementation, risk assessment and management, and assessment of measurable progress.
Participate in local homeless continuum of care group or local homeless planning groups.
Maintain communication with Crisis Response Team, housing team, and clinical team, reporting observations of client mental status, conditions posing risk, and changes in client stability.
Offer early identification and intervention for behaviors that may jeopardize housing stability.
Take appropriate action when clients are missing, ill, injured, or facing psychiatric challenges.
Work closely with Housing voucher distribution to support successful implementation of voucher requirements.
Assist the individual in creating an individualized housing acquisition and maintenance plan that focuses on the individual’s choice in housing.
Provided services to assist in obtaining and maintaining housing.
Provide outreach, tenant support, and independent living skill building supports.
Network and develop relationships with local landlords and property managers in efforts to build relationships and successful placement opportunities for the clients we serve.
Work with landlords and property managers to assist with obtaining and maintaining stable housing for the client.
Maintain client records and all other required documentation in a timely and confidential manner, in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned by agency or supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, social services, or behavioral health field OR Four or more year’s relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

This position requires driving clients in a personal vehicle on behalf of the agency; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in the state of Washington, and have reliable, insured transportation.

This position may require staff to enter the jail to engage with clients. The incumbent staff must be able to obtain jail access by passing background check annually.

LICENSURE: Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration.

Preferred Qualifications:

EXPERIENCE:

Experience in co-occurring disorders treatment, individual and group therapy, vocational services, or substance abuse treatment.

Performance Requirements:

KNOWLEDGE:

Maintain a working knowledge of mental health rehabilitation standards.

SKILLS:

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, clients, organizations, and the public.
Communication ‑ Communicates clearly and concisely.
Computer skills ‑ Ability to operate a personal computer, fax machine, printer, and copier proficiently.

ABILITIES:

Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed productivity standards. Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as a team member.
Able to assist in building positive working relationships with staff of all agency departments.

Equipment Operated: Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.

Work Environment: Frequent mobility and/or sitting required for extended periods.

Mental/Physical Requirements: While performing the job duties, the employee is required to walk, sit, use hands and fingers, reach with arms, talk, or listen.Peripheral vision is also required for this position.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Our recruitment processes are designed to prevent discrimination against our people regardless of gender identity or orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any aspect which makes someone unique.