About the role

  • Housing Specialist assisting clients with access to services and basic needs support. Collaborating with treatment teams and community agencies to ensure effective case management.

Responsibilities

  • Recommend and assist access to medical, educational, social, vocational, housing, and more to support program goals.
  • Initiate referrals to next level care, coordinate with physical health providers for whole-person care, and advocate in the best interest of clients.
  • Assist Program Manager with day-to-day operations.
  • Maintain staff productivity and monitor client records for contract compliance, treatment fidelity, and quality improvement.
  • Provide client service coordination/case management including treatment team to assist clients in meeting basic needs and symptom management.
  • Develop, evaluate, and implement treatment goals and plans in conjunction with the treatment team.
  • Provide direct client care and complete accurate and timely documentation, meet minimum billable requirements for direct client services per contract.
  • Perform shift management duties in coordination with other staff as directed by Program Manager.
  • Facilitate placement including pre-placement visits, and transportation as needed.
  • Shift coverage including part of the on-call team.
  • Provide field-based services as required by program and client need.
  • Maintain confidentiality of client’s care.
  • Participate in scheduled program meetings.
  • Other relevant duties as assigned.
  • Build and maintain partnerships with community and housing agencies.
  • Track and monitor HMIS, AppFolio, and other program systems.
  • Complete monthly and quarterly reports as required.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science and one year of experience or Associate’s degree in behavioral science and three years of experience or 5 years of experience in the behavioral health field or SUD Certification/Registration.
  • Valid CA driver’s license and current auto insurance per contract requirements required.
  • Experience providing mental health and/or substance use disorder services preferred.
  • Cultural competency understanding required.
  • Bilingual preferred.

Job title

Housing Specialist – Case Manager

Job type

Experience level

Junior

Salary

$26 - $28 per hour

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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