Supportive Housing Coordinator

TeamBuilders Behavioral Health•Rio Rancho, NM

About The Position

TeamBuilders is a community-based behavioral health organization committed to providing unconditional care to adults, children, and families. The organization supports employee work-life balance, creativity, educational opportunities, supervision, and training, while maintaining high expectations for excellent community service. The Supportive Housing Coordinator (SHC) provides comprehensive community support and housing services to individuals who may qualify for housing assistance subsidies funded by local, state, or federal programs. These may include the Move In Assistance Program and Eviction Prevention (MIAEP), Linkages Supportive Housing, and Local Lead Agency (LLA) Special Needs Housing. The SHC ensures effective delivery of Supportive Housing Program services in assigned communities and monitors, tracks, and evaluates services for eligible clients. As a member of a community support team, the SHC carries a caseload and provides comprehensive community support services (CCSS) in clients’ homes and communities. Activities may include assessment, care planning and safety planning, skills development, monthly home visits, budgeting, and coordination with other services.

Requirements

One of the following minimum qualification pathways: a bachelor’s degree in a human services–related field and at least 1 year of experience working with adults with Serious Mental Illness (SMI); an associate degree in a human services–related field and at least 2 years of such experience; a high school diploma or GED and at least 3 years of such experience; or meeting New Mexico minimum requirements for Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) or Certified Family Specialist (CFS).
Successful completion of local, state CYFD and DOH, and FBI criminal background checks.
Current First Aid and CPR certifications.
Ability to build and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with clients, families, staff, colleagues, and community partners.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups, including vendors and community members.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Thorough knowledge and effective use of community resources.
Computer literacy sufficient to meet state and federal requirements for electronic client assessments, data systems, and documentation.
Clean driving record and current auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and at least 1 year of experience working with the target population.
Bilingual/Bicultural (English/Spanish).

Responsibilities

Ensure effective provision of Supportive Housing Program services in assigned communities.
Monitor, track, and evaluate services for eligible clients.
Participate as a member of the community support team and carry a caseload.
Provide comprehensive community support services in clients’ homes and communities.
Conduct assessments and develop care plans and safety plans.
Provide skills development activities, monthly home visits, and budgeting support.
Coordinate clients’ access to other services.