Housing Specialist

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services • Phoenix, AZ

11d • 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 or affected by HIV/AIDS, and supports residents in achieving housing stability through a continuum of housing services. The specialist provides assessment, placement, and follow-up support and works as part of an interdisciplinary team to develop individualized 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 role may involve driving a company vehicle to transport consumers and sharing emergency on-call duty as required. The job description notes that duties may change and that reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Meet one of these education and experience pathways: 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 relevant full-time behavioral health or integrated healthcare work experience; or a related associate degree and six months of relevant behavioral health or integrated healthcare work experience.
• Have and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license and pass a motor vehicle screen for insurance purposes in order to transport clients.
• Pass a 39-month motor vehicle record clearance.
• Have fingerprint clearance issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or be eligible to receive it upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intakes, screenings, and assessments of potential and current residents.
• Meet with residents in transitional housing at least twice monthly 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 with services, coordinate referrals and linkages, and provide follow-up.
• Facilitate program entry and exit procedures and prepare units.
• Maintain housing, health, and safety standards for properties and master-leased units.
• Consult with internal staff and external case managers and 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 about unit responsibilities and ensure repairs are made, as needed or directed.
• Apply knowledge 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.
• Collaborate with Project HHHOME providers and property site management.
• Facilitate annual recertification; maintain HQS Housing Habitability Standards; and follow income, rent, and resident lease-compliance procedures.
• Share emergency on-call duty as required.
• Drive an SBH vehicle to transport consumers when required at the discretion of the clinic and/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 match of 40% up to a 10% deferral into the SB&H retirement account.
• Career development and opportunities for internal promotion.
• Tuition reimbursement and discounted degree programs.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Health and wellness benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree