Housing Coordinator BHT

Community Bridges Inc•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Hybrid

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.
Current AZ Driver's License (valid and in good standing).
Clear 39-month Motor Vehicle Record.
Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) in accordance with A.A.C. R9-10-101.33 and CBI Clinical Policies and Procedures.
Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card, site specific.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree (or higher) in a field related to behavioral health is preferred but not required of this position.
1-3 years of full-time Health Care related work experience where his or her prior experience would provide adequate exposure to both behavioral and medical crisis situations is preferred but not required.
Lived experience in recovery from mental health and/or substance use disorders, homelessness family members and veterans preferred.
Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Developing a deep understanding of community resources as it relates to securing housing for individuals served in the program.
Working in the community to establish relationships with shelters, recovery homes, housing service providers, and landlords.
Cultivating friendly relationships with landlords throughout the area of service.
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.
Protecting the privacy and rights of the individual served throughout the process.
Working within a multidisciplinary team.
Providing cross training around housing options on an ongoing basis.