Homeless Programs Specialist

Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas Inc • Pittsburg, KS

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About The Position

The Homeless Program Specialist, through CHC/SEK’s subsidiary, Building Health, Inc., is motivated and passionate about improving housing and health outcomes for people who are, or are at risk of, experiencing homelessness by supporting programs operated by BHI, including the Lived Experience Advisory Board and Adult Reading Program. This position will support the Lived Experience Advisory Committee and Adult Reading Program to provide opportunities for advocacy, community building, and social capital bridging. In addition, this position will assist in identifying community needs and establishing tracking/reporting methods to help the program and participants. These programs provide people with the lived experience of homelessness with opportunities to gain skills and experiences that will increase their capacity to gain and maintain housing and employment.

The Homeless Programs Specialist will also support the Homeless Programs Coordinator during outreach, homeless certifications, coordinated entry assessments, housing stability plans, and coordinating all key stakeholders involved in a program participants’ housing plan while also ensuring compliance with regulatory guidance.

Requirements

• A combination of related education or experience working in social work, behavioral health, public health, criminal justice, addiction treatment, community and family services, case management, or related fields.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, as travel is required. Must maintain driving standards- no more than 2 minor or 1 major driving violations within a 3-year lookback period.
• Must be computer literate. Proficiency in using relevant software and technology for data management and reporting.
• Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with co-workers and other members of the organization.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with organization’s policies, procedures, and HIPAA requirements.
• Must have a strong desire to assist people who are experiencing homelessness, including those with severe and persistent mental illness, substance used disorder, and/or co-occurring disorders.
• Strong understanding of socioeconomic cultural differences.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and understanding of programs, educational opportunities, and resources to contribute positively to the program or participants.

Nice To Haves

• Lived experience of housing insecurity or homelessness is preferred.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Behavioral Health, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with planning, organizing, implementing, and facilitating a Lived Experience Advisory Board, including, but not limited to, recruitment, coaching, transportation coordination, and meeting support.
• Participate in team-based outreach to individuals experiencing homelessness, building relationships and connecting them to housing, healthcare, and supportive services.
• Conduct participant intake, assessments, and develop housing stability plans; monitor progress and coordinate with partner organizations to support outcomes.
• Advocate for participants and assist with navigating education, employment, housing, and healthcare systems in alignment with individual plans.
• Collaborate with the PSU READing Center to support participant enrollment, attendance, screening and referrals, and success by addressing transportation and other access barriers to improve their ability to read.
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready records and databases; assist in developing tracking tools and preparing reports to demonstrate program outcomes and inform planning.
• Serve as a positive role model and represent the program in a positive manner with participants, volunteers, partners, community members, and while attending meetings, conferences, or public events.
• Identifies community needs and leverage insights to inform and shape program goals, ensuring alignment with the evolving landscape of homeless services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees