Housing Coordinator BHT

Community Bridges, INC • Mesa, AZ

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About The Position

The Housing Coordinator is a specialty case management position, in addition to the roles and responsibilities of a case manager, the Housing Coordinator is responsible for developing a deep understanding of community resources as it relates to securing housing for individuals served in the program. The Housing Coordinator will work in the community to establish relationships with the appropriate level of intervention for the members served. This includes but is not limited to shelters, recovery homes, housing service providers, and landlords. The Housing Coordinator will be responsible for cultivating friendly relationships with landlords throughout the area of service. This includes identifying new landlords and explaining the program to them, being responsive to the needs of existing landlords to ensure they desire to continue to work with the program, and protecting the privacy and rights of the individual served throughout the process. The Housing Coordinator works within a multidisciplinary team and provides cross training around housing options on an ongoing basis.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Associates Degree (or higher) in a field related to behavioral health is preferred.
• 1-3 years of full-time Health Care related work experience is preferred.
• Lived experience in recovery from mental health and/or substance use disorders, homelessness, family members and veterans preferred.
• Current AZ Driver's License.
• Clear 39-month Motor Vehicle Record.
• Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) certification.
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card, site specific.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in behavioral and medical crisis situations.
• Lived experience in recovery from mental health and/or substance use disorders.

Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of community resources related to securing housing.
• Establish relationships with shelters, recovery homes, housing service providers, and landlords.
• Cultivate friendly relationships with landlords in the area of service.
• Identify new landlords and explain the program to them.
• Be responsive to the needs of existing landlords.
• Protect the privacy and rights of individuals served.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide cross training around housing options.

Benefits

• Generous PTO accrual (5 weeks)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, Supplemental plans
• Hospital indemnity/Critical Illness
• Pet Insurance
• Dependent Care Savings, Health Care Savings
• 401K with employer match - 100% vested upon enrollment
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Programs
• Incentives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees