Housing Specialist (Case Manager I) (BHT) (Tucson)

Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona, Inc . (CCS) is thriving! For 90 years, CCS has focused its mission to strengthen families, support communities, provide compassionate services, and deliver excellence. Providing Help. Creating Hope. Serving All. We credit our continued success to our valuable employees! If you want to make a difference, help people, and serve your community, we want YOU to join our team! For more information visit our website at: www.ccs-soaz.org. OVERVIEW Provides case management for housing programs for low-income individuals and families with children. Conducts intake and assessment of clients, determines eligibility for available affordable housing programs, and monitors client progress. Provides advocacy and follow-up assistance. Maintains necessary case records and client file documentation. Provides information and referrals. Ensures program meets contract requirements. Position may from time to time be stressful and require a high demand of performance. May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Suitable work experience may be considered as transferable skills in order to meet minimum requirements of the position and will be considered by the Executive Director of Human Resources.
Associate Degree plus two (2) years of Behavioral Health work experience (AHCCCS requirement for BHT); or High School Diploma or GED plus four (4) years of Behavioral Health work experience (AHCCCS requirement for BHT)
1 year of experience working with housing programs, populations at risk of homelessness, and/or low-income individuals and families
Excellent data entry skills (speed and accuracy)
Proven skills utilizing Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent organizational skills
Proven strong communication skills – oral and written communications are clear and concise using appropriate style, grammar, and tone
Must be at least 18 years of age
Valid driver license, proof of insurance, and 39-month motor vehicle report
Ability to obtain and maintain Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card and FBI National Criminal Records History Report (employer paid)
Pass pre-employment drug screen (incudes marijuana, regardless of recreational use laws) (employer paid)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor Degree in social service or related field
Experience with Housing and Urban Development (HUD) programs, regulations, and/or reporting
Bilingual in English and Spanish, verbal and written
Additional years of directly-related experience

Responsibilities

Processes self-referrals and referrals from community agencies by providing initial screenings, intakes, interviews, and eligibility assessment of participants
Develops individual service plans in partnership with clients; monitors progress and implements follow-up activities
Provides referrals, assists the client in arranging appointments with community resources or private group counseling sessions and monitors client progress
Maintains individual service files for clients that include plans and strategies for achievement of housing goals and provides follow up contacts to assess progress
May drive agency or personal vehicle on company business

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