Housing Liaison

Brightli•Kirksville, MO

About The Position

Looking for more than 'just a job'? Want to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities and those in recovery? Do you want to work in a supportive and dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career? Join our team at Preferred Family Healthcare as a Housing Liaison! As a Housing Liaison, your primary role is to engage individuals with disabilities in the community or persons in recovery and assist them in meeting their basic needs, including finding safe and affordable housing. You will actively assist clients in resolving housing crisis situations, serve as the internal expert on housing resources in your designated service area, and collaborate with local Continuums of Care to identify individuals experiencing unstable housing and establish a network for supportive and stable housing. Brightli is on a mission: A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients. As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Preferred Family Health Care is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace. About Brightli Brightli is on a mission: A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients. We are doing this by forming a new behavioral health organization under new model. Under one parent company, multiple organizations are able to collaborate, share resources and system supports, increase recruiting and retention efforts, increase access to specialized care, and meet the growing demand for behavioral and addiction recovery care. Brightli’s top-line subsidiaries include Burrell Behavioral Health (Burrell), Preferred Family Healthcare (PFH), Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health (SEMO), Firefly, Adult and Child Health, and Places for People. While these organizations operate independently and are governed by separate board of directors, their operations and services benefit from this model. Alone, organizations may be able to navigate the current tumultuous healthcare environment, but we believe that together we can do so much more than survive. Our communities need us now more than ever, and by working together we are ready to answer their call for years to come. Brightli Snapshot 200 locations 4 states 19 subsidiaries and/or affiliates 5k+ employees

Requirements

A Bachelor’s in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or other relevant case manager experience in housing; OR, Associate of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support from an approved institution eligible to provide community support services; OR, Qualified to provide Community Support through specified educational background and experience as defined in community-support qualifications.

Responsibilities

Practice Housing First, harm reduction, and low-barrier service models when working with individuals or households.
Attend and participate in Coordinated Entry/Case Conferencing meetings within the local Continuum of Care.
Reach out to households currently not engaged in CPR or CSTAR services that are experiencing a housing crisis or homelessness.
Refer and/or transport individuals to help establish them in services for needs including behavioral health, substance use, physical health, employment, etc.
Build and strengthen relationships with local landlords, providing education on community programs and referrals for their units.
Connect with referrals from Continuum of Care programs to assist individuals with housing stability.
Utilize SOAR training to assist individuals in applying for benefits.
Assist households in identifying when they are ready to move on to other permanent housing options.
Participate in state-wide Housing Liaison training and calls.
Complete timely data collection and entry as required by DMH.
Become knowledgeable about all resources available within the community.
Serve as a resource to case managers, clients, and agency administration regarding housing and local/state resources.
Assist eligible households in obtaining identification documents required for housing or employment.
Help with the moving on process/transferring to other services and meet with tenants to evaluate their readiness to move on to other permanent housing options.
Reengage active or former participants who have become disconnected with services or who are at risk of returning to homelessness.
Help households to identify and connect with natural resources to prevent or end homelessness.
Understand HUD Quality Standards inspections.

Benefits

29 Days of PTO
Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment (subject to requirements)
Comprehensive benefits package: health, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance & more
Competitive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match
Company-paid basic life insurance
Emergency Medical Leave Program
Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent care
Health & Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Discount Program
Mileage Reimbursement (if applicable)
Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness