Mobile Housing Assessor

Horizon House Careers • Philadelphia, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mobile Housing Assessor provides support in a residential/community setting to individuals experiencing mental health/homeless crisis who do not pose an immediate risk to their own or the safety of others. This position assists individuals in finding treatment and housing options while working with the Mental Health Professional/team members.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED and a minimum of (1) years of relevant experience in behavioral health; or any combination of experience, education or training that would provide the level of knowledge, skill and ability required.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a focused team.

Nice To Haves

• Mental Health and homeless services knowledge desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide housing assessments with outreach services to homeless individuals encountered on the street during hours mandated by the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Homeless Services.
• Engage homeless persons into accepting appropriate services, which may include the facilitation of voluntary/involuntary hospitalizations and/or referrals to shelter or other housing or treatment supports.
• Implement the overall mission, values and beliefs of Horizon House in all aspects of the job.
• Provide access to the Coordinated Entry and Assessment – Based Housing Referral System (CEA-BHRS) process through both outreach and in-reach mechanisms.
• Train and utilize the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) to complete the housing assessments.
• Focus efforts on the Latino community, including providing outreach and assessment to individuals through collaboration and co-location with one or more housing counseling agencies in the Latino community.

What This Job Offers

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