Housing Specialist

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services Careers • Phoenix, AZ

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is hiring a Housing Specialist for its HOPWA program in Phoenix, Arizona. The role facilitates eligibility screening and housing placement for individuals and families infected with or affected by HIV/AIDS, and helps residents achieve housing stability across a continuum of housing services. The specialist provides assessments, placement, and follow-up support and works as part of an interdisciplinary team to develop individual housing plans.

The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and starts at $19.58 per hour. The specialist shares emergency on-call duty as required and may be expected to drive a company vehicle to transport consumers, at the discretion of the clinic or program.

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is a nonprofit community-based behavioral health provider with more than 115 sites, over one thousand employees, and 40 years of experience. The organization describes its culture as “Empowered Belonging,” emphasizing voice and visibility, fair access, connection, learning and growth, and wellbeing and safety. It is a drug-free workplace; drug screening is required. The employer is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and notes that reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Meet one of the following education and experience combinations: high school diploma or GED and two years of relevant behavioral health or integrated healthcare work experience; an unrelated associate degree and at least one year of full-time relevant experience; or a related associate degree and six months of relevant experience.
• Have and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license and be able to pass a motor vehicle screening for insurance purposes in order to transport clients.
• Have fingerprint clearance issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or be eligible to receive it upon hire.
• Pass a 39-month motor vehicle record clearance.
• Complete required drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intakes, screenings, and assessments of potential and current residents.
• Meet with transitional-housing residents at least twice per month to assess needs and ensure compliance with program agreements.
• Oversee hygiene and safety standards in units; inspect apartments, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers; and review emergency escape plans and unit upkeep with residents.
• Identify residents’ unmet needs, engage them in services, link them to services, coordinate referrals, and provide follow-up.
• Facilitate procedures for entering and exiting the program and prepare units.
• Maintain housing, health, and safety standards for properties and master-leased units.
• Consult with internal staff and external case managers or service providers to establish goals and objectives, and participate in internal and external staffing.
• Develop individualized housing plans with residents.
• Intervene in crisis situations and coordinate with other supports as needed.
• Consult with landlords and management companies regarding unit responsibilities, as needed or directed, and ensure repairs are made.
• Apply understanding of the Arizona Landlord and Tenant Act to residents and units.
• Participate in community planning, advocacy, and networking with other providers, as directed by the supervisor.
• Maintain collaboration with Project HHHOME providers and property site management.
• Facilitate annual recertification and maintain HQS Housing Habitability Standards for all units.
• Follow income and rent procedures and ensure resident lease compliance.
• Share emergency on-call duty as required.
• Drive a Southwest Behavioral & Health Services vehicle to transport consumers when expected by the clinic or program.

Benefits

• 3.3 weeks of paid time off in the first year, with increased accruals after continued service.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance and life insurance for employees.
• Company retirement contribution match of 40% up to a 10% deferral into the employee’s SB&H retirement account.
• Career development and opportunities for internal promotion.
• Tuition reimbursement and discounted degree programs.
• Employee Assistance Program and health and wellness offerings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED