Housing Specialist

Hours: 40 hours per week with occasional evening and weekend shifts. Work schedule option:

• Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm or 8:30 am to 5:00 pm OR
• Monday - Thursday, 8:00 am to 5:30 pm (9 hours) and Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (8 hours), off every other Friday

Pay Rate : $28.85 to $29.13 per hour

Education : High School diploma with at least 1 year of related experience required. Bachelors degree is strongly preferred.

Benefits:

• 19 days of PTO and 12 paid holidays per year
• Free clinical supervision and CEUs
• Monthly contribution of $100 towards qualified student loan debt; access to Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program for eligible individuals
• Choice of medical plans, with minimal employee cost/expenses and excellent coverage
• Several dental plan options; vision benefits
• Company-paid life insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Tax-Free Flexible Spending for medical/dental/childcare expenses
• Generous retirement plan contributions
• Free Employee Assistance Plan
• Employee discount program, including pet insurance plans
• Opportunities for advancement and growth

As a Housing Specialist, you will:

Manage IMPACTs housing subsidy operations and assist clients with accessing housing options. Duties include:

• Assist clients in obtaining housing upon enrollment into the program
• Support clients to get onto permanent housing lists and provides housing skills training to ensure clients achieve an optimal level of health and functioning within the community
• Support Housing First guidelines by providing training to staff and community members
• Help arrange moves to housing across the continuum of care such as ILFs, Board and Cares or apartments.
• Maintain relationships with housing managers and property management to help support both them and the client in maintaining successful housing.
• Work collaboratively with all other members of the community to maximize successful client housing placement
• Provide general case management to clients as needed.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• 2+ years of housing specialist experience preferred
• Knowledge of Housing First model is strongly preferred
• Previous experience in a mental health experience strongly preferred
• This program is housed in a two-story building that does have an elevator; however, ability to navigate stairs may be required
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office to include Outlook, Word, Excel applications, as well as internet research skills required
• A valid California drivers license in good standing, personal vehicle, proof of insurance and eligibility to be an approved CRF driver is required to fulfill the essential functions of this position
• Must be able to pass criminal/background clearance

CRF inspires and mentors the next generation of mental health professionals!

Our Intensive Mobile Psychosocial Assertive Community Treatment programs ( Downtown IMPACT, IMPACT , Mission Valley IMPACT, Senior IMPACT and South Bay IMPACT) provide intensive, community-based case management services for homeless adults throughout San Diego County. We deliver fully integrated services to clients diagnosed with a serious mental illness, as well as individuals with co-occurring, mental health, and substance disorders.

Our programs utilizes the evidence-based practice of Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) to support our clients in the higher level of community care and to assist them in reaching their goals and living a life not dominated by mental illness. Our team is a model of care, providing treatment, rehabilitation, and case management supports.

CRF staff members work together to meet the needs of San Diego County's residents who are experiencing mental/behavioral health challenges. We offer a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters personal growth and development. You will work within a collaborative, supportive team structure, learn new ways to provide optimal supports to your clients and help people change their lives for the better!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

If you need assistance completing the application, please send an email to [email protected]

Housing Specialist