Housing Specialist

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Lincoln, NE

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Region 5 Systems is hiring a hybrid, telework-based Housing Specialist located in Lincoln, Nebraska. The position supports participants in the Rental Assistance Program (RAP) and contributes to coordinated efforts to reduce homelessness, expand access to behavioral health services and housing, and support recovery and community integration. The role is home-office based, but most work takes place in person throughout Region 5 Systems’ southeast Nebraska service area. Regular travel for client-related activities is required, as is attendance at required in-person meetings, trainings, and other duties at the principal office in Lincoln. The Housing Specialist coordinates housing-related services with participants, landlords, agency providers, and other stakeholders. The position includes participant intake and housing coordination, housing quality inspections, processing payments, maintaining electronic records, participating in housing meetings, and providing engagement and education to help participants secure and maintain stable housing. The role requires a participant-centered, confidential, and professional approach while managing documentation, financial transactions, and multiple priorities. Region 5 Systems coordinates publicly funded behavioral health services across a 16-county area in southeast Nebraska. Its mission is to support wellness and recovery through ongoing development and coordination of the behavioral health system of care. The position closes November 13, 2026, or when filled.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field; applicants expected to graduate within three months may be considered equivalent to degree-holders, with anticipated graduation verified after a job offer.
At least three years of related human services experience may be substituted for the degree.
Ability to work effectively in a remote environment, including proficiency with video conferencing tools such as Teams or Zoom, electronic health records, shared documentation, and network drives.
Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to build relationships with landlords, participants, and community partners.
Ability to develop knowledge of housing resources, coordination, and inspection processes.
Ability to manage documentation, financial transactions, and multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality, professionalism, and a participant-centered approach.
Reliable personal transportation.
Satisfactory background investigation.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated knowledge of the behavioral health system.
Two years of experience working with adults with substance use disorders, serious mental illness, or homelessness or near-homelessness.
Experience in behavioral health direct service provision.
Completed training in Housing Quality Standard/NSPIRE inspections.

Responsibilities

Implement and follow Rental Assistance Program policies and procedures for the applicable program model as directed by the Division of Behavioral Health.
Coordinate and communicate with participants, landlords, agency service providers, and other stakeholders involved in participants’ housing.
Conduct outreach and serve as a liaison to landlords and property managers.
Complete tasks associated with admitting participants, securing housing, and providing ongoing housing coordination.
Conduct Housing Quality Standard (HQS)/INSPIRE inspections, including initial and annual certifications.
Process payment requests for deposits, rent, utilities, furniture, and other program-related expenses.
Maintain participant files in the electronic health record.
Attend Coordinated Entry and other housing-related meetings as needed.
Conduct participant engagement and education, such as Rentwise, to help participants secure and maintain stable housing.
Respond to inquiries from the public and referral sources about the program.
Travel throughout the service area for client-related activities and attend required in-person meetings and trainings at the principal office.

Benefits

Remote work stipend of up to $500.
Training and continuing education.
Strength-based performance reviews.
Flexible schedules and a casual work environment.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with FSA and HSA options.
457(b) and 401(a) retirement plans.
Vacation, 13 holidays, sick leave, bereavement leave, and community service leave.
Life insurance, voluntary term life insurance, long-term disability, and Aflac.
Employee assistance program.
Work-issued laptop and cell phone.
Free parking when working at the principal office.