Housing Stability Specialist

NorthKey Community Care • Covington, KY

2d • $16 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

NorthKey Community Care is seeking a full-time Housing Stability Specialist to work with clients to assist with and establish permanent housing options in our Covington, KY location on Madison Avenue. HOURS: 8:30-5 M-F in an office setting with scheduled community outreach. This position is in person at our Covington location with community-based travel to our Newport and Florence locations and possibly rural Counties including Gallatin, Grant, and Carroll, and Owen. PERKS & PAY Salary: $15.60 to $16.85 Up to 12% annual contingency bonus Flexible schedule opportunities Generous plan for paid time off (PTO) (Up to 16 days the first year) 10 Paid Holidays Individual and family insurance coverage: Various medical, vision, and dental plans to choose from HSA Employer match up to $1000, depending on plan 401(k) with employer match Professional Development Potential eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

Requirements

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Strong commitment to the right and the ability of each person with a severe mental illness to live in normal community residences; work in market jobs; and have access to helpful, adequate, competent and continuous support and services.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and/or effectively able to use transportation independently.
• Experience working with clients in a direct service capacity and a community setting
• Ability to prepare written reports and records.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in social service or related field preferred, BUT NOT REQUIRED

Responsibilities

• Acquire knowledge of various federal, state and local housing programs.
• Develop a working knowledge and resource guide of all local housing options.
• Meet with clients to determine eligibility for housing and to assist clients with applying for available housing options.
• Refer clients to area agencies to maximize their access to available services.
• Establish and maintain a working relationship with law enforcement to ensure safety of program participants and security of properties.
• Assist with grant writing, intent to apply for grants, and other proposals for funding or necessary supplies.
• Maintain complete and accurate client files.
• Organize community support and conduct outreach for supportive housing activities in the area.
• Attend SOAR training and develop the ability to assist clients with applying for Social Security benefits.
• Establish an effective working relationship with Social Security Administration staff.
• Assist clients with applying for Social Security and other available benefits.
• Maintain a working knowledge of community resources.
• Refer clients internally and externally to community supports and resources.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings.

Benefits

• Up to 12% annual contingency bonus
• Flexible schedule opportunities
• Generous plan for paid time off (PTO) (Up to 16 days the first year)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Individual and family insurance coverage: Various medical, vision, and dental plans to choose from
• HSA Employer match up to $1000, depending on plan
• 401(k) with employer match
• Professional Development
• Potential eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level