Housing Liaison

Swope Health • Kansas City, MO

3d

About The Position

The Housing Liaison Practices Housing First and Harm reduction models to improve outcomes and decrease barriers for individuals experiencing housing problems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or other related field and/or three years of relevant case management experience in housing.

Responsibilities

• Attend local Continuum of Care meetings related to coordinated entry/case conferencing.
• Outreach to individuals who are not currently engaged in CPR or CSTAR services who are in housing crisis or experiencing homelessness.
• Refer and transport (as needed) individuals to initial appointments to establish services for employment, behavioral health, substance use, physical health, or other mainstream benefits.
• Landlord recruitment and rapport building. Directly contact potential landlords and provide information and make referrals to their units. Follow up with landlords about referrals and problem solve tenant issues to maintain rapport.
• Receive referrals from Continuum of Care programs to assist individuals with housing stability.
• SOAR certification and assist individuals throughout the SOAR process.
• Assist with the moving on process and meet with tenants to evaluate their readiness to move on to other permanent housing options.

Benefits

• Medical benefits (including a Health Savings Account option), dental and vision
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Company-paid benefits such as life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Days Off beginning at 12 days annually, effective the first day of employment
• Nine annual company-paid holidays; One annual paid personal day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level