Housing Specialist ROW

Comprehensive Life Resources•Tacoma, WA

1d•$21 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Full Time $21.01 - $28.66 DOE Monday - Friday 8:00amam - 4:30pm Pierce County's only Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic: Comprehensive Life Resources is looking for a passionate Housing Specialist to join our ROW team in Tacoma. We Offer -Medical, Dental, and Vision with 100% paid premiums for employees. 11 paid holidays, 403(b)-retirement plan, Life Insurance, Long term Disability, Employee Assistance Program (up to 6 consultations per year), Mileage reimbursement, Tuition Assistance, Paid Sick leave and Vacation, Bereavement Leave, Student Loan Repayment, and Continuing Education Assistance. All benefits contingent on working a scheduled 40hrs a week.ment plan, mileage reimbursement, Tuition Assistance, Continuing education programs, Paid sick leave, and Health club reimbursement!! Scope Be part of a team that supports people who are living unhoused in Pierce County in partnership with WA Department of Transportation. They provide support to people experiencing homelessness who often have chronic mental illness and substance abuse issues. ROW Housing Specialist will meet with assigned community teams, including but not limited to: Tacoma Police Department, Department of Commerce, contracted shelter providers (such as Valeo and LIHI), Pierce County Human Services, and WA Department of Transportation to learn about designated homeless encampments. As part of the ROW initiative, Housing Specialist are then deployed to meet with individuals in designated locations to develop a by name list and to provide support and transportation to seek services and shelters. When clients are moved into CLR funded shelters, the ROW housing specialist will offer case management and housing support. This is an outreach position with the expectation of working in the community a minimum of 50% of the time. Outreach workers must be able to meet clients where they are, which may include working in varying hazard/unsanitary conditions and being able to navigate a variety of terrain in all types of weather. This position requires driving to and from locations where clients are located and may include driving clients. ROW Housing Specialists assist with the intake process in an efficient and friendly manner and provide other supportive services as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Experience in social services preferred
Strong understanding of DSM-V and proficient knowledge of therapeutic interventions
Proficiency in using Evidenced Based Practices (EBPs) such as CBT (especially CBT-P), ACT, and MI preferred
WA State credential/license. Associate license/ license preferred.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills.
Valid Washington State driver’s license; proof of insurance.

Responsibilities

Follow documentation processes and procedures established for Forensic Harps consumers and housing and in accordance with policies and procedures.
Work with program manager and director to ensure housing outcomes, improvement, and compliance.
Provide direct service to clients
Attend all mandatory meetings
Perform administrative duties that support client enrollment and ongoing support
Participate with team move in/ out and regular inspections as assigned.
Support the turnover of master leasing units
Organize and request and maintenance repairs with owners of properties
Prepare and attend consults as assigned by supervisor
Review and respond to emails, messages, and phone every day
Work with other community providers and referring agencies.
Create, facilitate and document approved groups/activities on site at various locations.
Ensure that ethical and professional standards of practice are maintained.
Attend all required professional development training as assigned by contract or supervisor
Provides consistent professional and quality service with all client interactions
Perform other duties as assigned.