Supportive Housing Care Coordinator

Catholic Charities Eastern Washington•Spokane, WA

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing supportive housing care coordinator services for participants at the Catalyst emergency housing project. This position is also responsible for care coordination with partner agencies involved with participants and assisting them in moving in a planned manner towards achieving personal independence.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have an AA degree and 4 years of experience or BA in Psychology, or Social Work, or equivalent from an accredited academic institution and 2 years of experience.
Knowledge of community services and a minimum of two years' experience in the direct treatment of mentally ill persons.
Experience working with issues of mental health and poverty required.
Must have a valid Driver’s License and ability to drive for work use.
The individual must successfully pass the background check applicable to the position.

Nice To Haves

Preference given to individuals with lived experiences with chemical dependency or mental health disorders.

Responsibilities

Provide Supportive Housing services according to professional ethical conduct guidelines.
Assist households with finding housing in the community that meets their desired specifications.
Act as landlord liaison during housing search. Facilitate background check screenings, application submissions, appeals when necessary, and inspection and lease signing appointments.
Coordinate with landlords and treatment teams during clients’ tenancy to assure that tenancy issues are addressed pro-actively.
Link recipients with primary care services and health homes; substance abuse treatment providers, vocational, education, employment, volunteer, and social supports.
Assist in independent living skill-building, including financial and life-skills coaching.
Conduct intake assessment, needs assessment, treatment planning, and reassessment services.
Provide day-to day support, supervision, and performance reviews for Patient Navigators
Reviews patient cases with Catalyst and CBHS as needed and provides advice, direction, and support as needed.
Develop patient goals and monitor progress.
Screen clients for eligibility for direct and support services and refer clients to needed services, such as mental health, housing, crisis, and employment assistance.
Handle patient case management and access to primary care, education, employment, and other similar services.
Practice timely and complete timecard and file documentation management per program requirements.
Provide information and referrals and link consumers with community resources as needed.
Follow all COA standards of care for all clients.
Provide outreach services as required.
Uses appropriate administrative, fiscal, physical, and technical safeguards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and security of CCEW client protected health information (PHI), per regulations outlined in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
Will regularly utilize all forms of communication (email, text, phone, etc.) and database practices necessary for this position and as directed by supervisor.
As a mandated reporter, follow all procedures outlined in agency policies and procedures to report to the proper agency when there is suspicion and/or confirmation that a child or adult has been a victim of abuse or neglect.
Other duties as assigned.
Adheres to the tenets of Catholic Social Teaching and Catholic Doctrine.
Perform as a team member to ensure that productivity outcome measures are achieved.
Perform related functions necessary to support the mission and core values of Catholic Charities.

Benefits

FREE Employee Medical Insurance
FREE Employee Dental Insurance
FREE Employee Vision Insurance
Sick leave (8 hours of paid sick leave per month)
Vacation (Minimum of 2 weeks paid vacation)
Discounted health memberships
Retirement (Employer contribution - 3% contribution and an additional 3% employer match)
FREE Long-Term Disability Insurance
FREE Life Insurance
13 Paid Holidays