Housing Outreach Specialist

Elevance Health•Columbus, OH

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Housing Outreach Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing the health plans housing strategy and programs. This includes the approach to assisting individuals in programs in securing accessible, affordable housing through Federal and local programs. The Specialist will possess knowledge of housing programs and services, focusing on homelessness and at-risk populations, and specific accessibility needs as related to LTSS populations.

Requirements

Requires a minimum of 3 years experience in developing housing and/or housing policy at a local, state or federal level for special populations such as the elderly, people with disability and/or people with mental health challenges to secure accessible, affordable housing through Federal and local programs; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.

Nice To Haves

Experience with housing, HUD and working with homeless population preferred.
Familiar with housing supports in communities across Ohio.

Responsibilities

Liaise between housing agencies and the health plan and partner with these agencies to develop and access affordable housing services for members.
Partner with the Health Plan trainers to develop and implement training specific to affordable housing services in the state of Ohio.
Work under the Housing First model, honoring Member choice.
Responsible for working with housing agencies and other housing programs to help develop and access affordable housing services for Members receiving LTSS.
Responsible for education and supporting Care Coordinators and Support Coordinators in identifying housing options for members.