Housing Support Specialist II - Clinical Housing

Housing Support Specialist II – Clinical Housing

Full-Time, Onsite in Bremerton, WA (includes community outreach)

Hiring Range: $25.19 - $30.86 Per Hour

Benefits at a Glance 

• Comprehensive Coverage: Health, Dental & Vision 
• Generous PTO: Up to 19 days 2 mental health days 10 holidays (pro-rated for part-time)
• Fully Paid YMCA Membership for you and eligible family members
• Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance 
• Student Loan Assistance & Professional Development 
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Contributions 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Pet Insurance 
• Free Wellness App (2MorrowHealth) 
• Collaborative, Supportive Team Environment 

Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) is seeking a Housing Support Specialist to support individuals living with severe and persistent mental illness in housing and community-based settings. This role helps clients build the skills needed to maintain stable housing and increase independence over time. The work is hands-on and relationship-based, with a focus on practical support and long-term success in the community. If you're committed to helping people maintain housing and achieve their recovery goals, we welcome your application.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work with clients in KMHS housing, those seeking placement, and those already housed in the community.
• Collaborate in implementing agency treatment philosophy, program goals, and therapeutic housing standards.
• Build positive relationships with clients and create a supportive environment that fosters independence.
• Conduct FCS assessments and recertifications; develop person-centered goals and provide education, training, coaching, and advocacy.
• Learn and implement the Permanent Supportive Housing Fidelity (PSH) model.
• Support skill-building in cooking, cleaning, money management, social interaction, and other recovery skills.
• Provide individualized structure, including scheduling tasks, group shopping trips, or one-on-one support.
• Encourage the development and achievement of housing-related goals.
• Maintain contact with the Crisis Response Team, housing team, and clinical team; report observations on client status, risks, or stability.
• Identify and intervene early when behaviors may jeopardize housing.
• Respond appropriately when clients are missing, ill, injured, or psychiatrically unstable.
• Document incidents, unusual events, and services provided per agency policy.
• Contribute to transitional planning for clients moving toward more independent living.

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in psychology, social services, or behavioral health field. High school diploma or GED accepted with four years of property management and housing experience.

EXPERIENCE: Entry level with BA Degree (no prior related work experience )or 4 years of relevant experience with GED.

This position requires driving clients in a personal vehicle on behalf of the agency. Incumbent must meet all agency driving requirements, including being at least 21 years old, having been licensed for a minimum of three years, successfully completing a motor vehicle history check, possessing and maintaining a current, valid driver’s license in the state of Washington, and having reliable, insured transportation.

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.
• Communicates clearly and concisely.

• 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. Operation of a motor vehicle.

Work Environment: Office, outreach.

Mental/Physical Requirements: While performing the essential functions of the job, the employee is required to:

•                      Sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.

•                      Ascend and descend stairs and navigate indoor and outdoor environments safely.

•                   Lift, carry, push, and pull: Up to 10 pounds (frequently)
•                   Up to 20 pounds (occasionally)
•                   Up to 50 pounds (seldom)

• Safely participate in crisis intervention, including implementation of approved de-escalation techniques, in accordance with training and organizational policy.
  • Move quickly and respond to emergencies, including rapid repositioning or short-distance movement to maintain safety and physically evade attempts at assault.
  • Use hands and arms for reaching, handling, and manipulation, including reaching above shoulder level.
  • Have visual acuity sufficient to read written materials and observe surroundings. Peripheral vision to monitor clients and the environment.
  • Have hearing sufficient to communicate effectively and detect environmental and behavioral cues.
  • Meet and maintain physical requirements demonstrated through agency-mandated training, including demonstration of ability to: maintain balance, twist torso, forward bend, pivot, sidestep, forward and backward step, crouch, move to secure limb, knee touch to ground, kneel, get up from floor sitting or kneeling position.

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.