Housing Resource Specialist

Housing Services Mid Michigan

Housing Resource Specialist

Hours: Full Time, 40 hours per week; Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

Probationary Period: 90 days

Education: Some college coursework in the human services field OR four years of experience in housing assistance will waive education requirement.

Experience: Minimum of one-year experience working with those in crisis or minimum of one- year experience in housing assistance. Must have computer experience.

Benefits: health insurance, optional vision and dental insurance, paid vacation & sick leave, 403B option (no match), short & long term disability insurance, Flex plan, paid mileage, phone stipend

*Must have valid drivers license & maintain vehicle insurance*

Wage: $18-20 per hour

Responsibilities:

· Provide services in accordance with the policies and procedures of HSMM

· Screen clients who call or walk in and assess for services

· Schedule and complete intake appointments for those who may qualify for services

· Provide case management to rapidly re-house the homeless and those facing homelessness

· Assist clients with identifying monthly budgets

· Provide resource information and refer clients to supportive services including shelter, entitlement programs, affordable housing and basic needs

· Help clients complete applications for SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, Food Stamps and all other entitlements

· Prepare a housing plan with client’s identified goals

· Oversee the Housing Choice Voucher Homeless Preference waiting list

· Complete the required recertification process for the waiting list

· Assist clients with completing Project Based Voucher applications

· Assist clients with their housing search through applications for rental assistance, advocacy, landlord/tenant issues and education

· Manage the ESP motel program

· Respond to after hour emergency phone calls as needed for those needing emergency shelter

· Track funding for multiple programs on an Excel spreadsheet

· Enter household information in the HMIS data entry system

· Complete monthly reports for services provided in Clinton County

· Conduct Habitability Housing Inspections as needed-some travel around Clinton County

· Prepare housing and employment guides for distribution (minimum monthly but can be more)

· Maintain organized and detailed paper files and case notes

· Track your daily activities

· Facilitate power point presentations to agencies, board members and community partners

· Make follow-up phone calls to clients to record the housing status before file closing

· Work cooperatively with other staff members and agencies to assist clients

· Act as a Back-up Person for other Case Managers

· Attend monthly Inter-agency Case Review & By Names list meetings

· Participate in fundraising and agency events (Project Connect, Adopt a Family, etc)

· Other duties as may be assigned by Executive Director/Assistant Director.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Saint Johns, MI 48879: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20