What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Housing Specialist | Residential | Mental Health position at Collaborative Support Programs?
Description
CSPNJ, a mental health nonprofit, is looking for a full-time Housing Specialist in the Central Region. The Housing Specialist coordinates information and referrals for housing placements in the assigned region.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Develops and maintains relationships with brokers, landlords, linkage agencies, referral sources, government housing agencies.
- Provides technical assistance to the support services team as it relates to developing/identifying affordable housing opportunities.
- 55% of time spent in direct face to face contact with residents. Participates in on-call rotation.
- Provide pro-active follow-up home visits to ensure stability and further progress towards self-sufficiency; this includes support, advocacy, reducing isolation, listening, problem solving, and identification of resources to assist with reintegration of applicants in the community.
Full-time | 40 hours p/w | Benefit Eligible: Medical, free DMO dental & free vision | 6 weeks PTO & 11 Holidays
Requirements
- MUST have a Bachelor’s degree in a mental health related discipline.
- The ability to write clear, concise, and accurate billable progress notes.
- Experience with real estate and knowledge of State and local housing regulations.
- Excellent communication skills, particularly listening, mediation, and writing skills.
- Detail oriented to complete requirements of files and contract compliance.
- Ability to collaborate with individuals living with mental illness in a caring and professional manner.
- C.P.R.P. (Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner) a plus.
- Proficient in MS Office products, as well as general computer literacy.
- Must have a valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
- Bilingual skills a plus!
- Lived Experience: CSPNJ prioritizes hiring people who use their own life experience dealing with mental health/substance use issues to inspire and support others.
Salary : $21 - $21