Rapid Rehousing Specialist

Mental Health Partnerships•Upper Darby, PA

75d•$28•Onsite

About The Position

The Rapid Rehousing Specialist works with participants, family members and community supports to identify and secure short and long-term housing resources. The Rapid Rehousing Specialist coordinates services, benefits, training and activities designed to foster recovery, maintain stable housing and increase self-sufficiency in a manner consistent with MHP recovery principles. This candidate will also provide some case management services for our Delco Rise team! This is a part time position with an hourly rate of $28.00 per hour. This position will offer a flexible schedule with a 24 hour work week. The Rapid Rehousing Specialist will be based out of our Recovery Learning Center located at 7200 Chestnut St, Upper Darby, PA 19082. MHP is the proud recipient of Mental Health America's 2025 Platinum Bell Seal Award—an national recognition for our commitment to nurturing mentally healthy workplaces. Join us in revolutionizing workplace well-being and raising the bar for mental health excellence!

Requirements

A Bachelor degree Required with major course work in Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Gerontology, Anthropology, Political Science, History, Criminal Justice, Theology, Nursing, Counseling or Education preferred. Masters Degree Preferred
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a behavioral health work environment.
Must possess Housing Quality Standards certificate within 6 months of hire.
Must have a BHTEN certification or be able to obtain one within one year of hire date.
If applicable, must be able to qualify for and obtain a prison ID.
Demonstrated knowledge of the local Mental Health System.
Must have access to a car to use for work on a daily basis.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Must possess basic computer skills to perform job duties including desktop computing, e-mail, time sheet management, electronic health records, internet research, etc. and the ability to learn software applications relevant to your position.
Strong skillsets in oral and written communication, cultural competence, interpersonal relationships and teamwork, attention to detail, customer service, time management, autonomy, problem solving and organization.
Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines and billable unit requirements, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
Certified in First Aid/CPR or the ability to obtain the certification as required.

Nice To Haves

Credentialed as a Certified Peer Specialist is preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with participants to identify, develop, and access resources and supports to increase their success with self-sufficiency, community integration and community inclusion.
Supports participants with program orientation, recovery plans and acquiring stable housing (housing searches, coordinating with property owners, etc.); facilitates the self-review of their progress upon each encounter.
Obtains necessary information during the intake process, and collaboratively documents participant progress in MHP’s electronic health records system and participant files at the time of service; ensures that all data is correct by verifying the information with the participant.
Complies with all other established quality and regulatory standards, including initial and annual housing inspections in accordance with Housing Quality Standards guidelines, verifying and documenting that participants’ housing meets Fair Market Rent standards, supervision and training requirements, etc.
Collects and maintains monthly subsidies, rent receipts and any other relevant financial paperwork.
Assists participants in managing their financial records in relation to their rent, utilities, etc.
Cultivates and maintains working relationships with any relevant external party, i.e. property owners, referral sources, the county, etc.; attends professional meetings as required (i.e. coalitions, committees, etc.); collaborates with partner agency to provide support and case management coordination.
Assists participants with benefit acquisition (medical, mental health and substance abuse services), the self-management of crisis situations, peer support groups, budgeting, and other topics defined by participants.
Supports participants in the community when participating in housing searches, events, visits, etc.
Participates in recertification meetings to determine participants’ on-going program eligibility; acts as the property owner liaison and contacts property owner proactively to recertification to ensure there are no problems.
Maintains compliance with all MHP policies and procedures. Reports known conduct taken by any MHP employee (including yourself) who violates any MHP policy or law on which you have been trained, or should know of, such as laws criminalizing theft or violent crimes, and reports the matter to management or to the Director – Quality Improvement & Compliance and/or Human Resources.
Other duties as assigned to fulfill MHP’s mission.
Collaborates with participants to assess their hopes, strengths, accomplishments and challenges in order to create goals; assists to identify supports and arrange services and resources to achieve goals.
Supports participants in the development of their self-directed recovery plans, the self-management of critical or crises, and coordinating and/or choosing relevant supports; facilitates the participant’s self-review of their progress upon each encounter.
Supports and assists participants in the community when necessary and ensures participants safety when participating in events, visits, and other interactions.
Provides crisis intervention and de-escalation to participants as necessary.
Creates weekly schedule, two weeks in advance that meets existing program productivity standards and supervision.