What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing Liaison position at Swope Health?
Position Summary:
The Housing Liaison Practices Housing First and Harm reduction models to improve outcomes and decrease barriers for individuals experiencing housing problems.
Primary Functions:
1. Attend local Continuum of Care meetings related to coordinated entry/case conferencing.
2. Outreach to individuals who are not currently engaged in CPR or CSTAR services who are in housing crisis or experiencing homelessness
3. Refer and transport (as needed) individuals to initial appointments to establish services for employment, behavioral health, substance use, physical health, or other mainstream benefits.
4. Landlord recruitment and rapport building. Directly contact potential landlords and provide information and make referrals to their units. Follow up with landlords about referrals and problem solve tenant issues to maintain rapport.
5. Receive referrals from Continuum of Care programs to assist individuals with housing stability.
6. SOAR certification and assist individuals throughout the SOAR process.
7. Assist with the moving on process and meet with tenants to evaluate their readiness to move on to other permanent housing options.
Education Requirements:
Bachelor's in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or other related field and/or three years of relevant case management experience in housing.
Swope Health Services supports its team members with:
• Medical benefits (including a Health Savings Account option), dental and vision
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Company-paid benefits such as life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Days Off beginning at 12 days annually, effective the first day of employment
• Nine annual company-paid holidays; One annual paid personal day.
About Swope Health Services:
Each year, Swope Health serves over 45,000 patients, encompassing more than 200,000 visits in four counties on both sides of the state line. Our team members are proud of the work we do and the promise we've made – delivering coordinated care that values the needs of the whole person and championing better health in our community.
Swope Health is a special place that cares for the people who need it most, wherever they are in the community. As part of our promise to battle health inequities and provide high-quality, comprehensive care, we make care visible. That means we proudly deliver our promise through every action, every day.