Supportive Housing Coordinator

TeamBuilders Behavioral Health • Rio Rancho, NM

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About The Position

TeamBuilders is a community-based behavioral health organization that provides care to adults, children, and families and supports employee work-life balance, creativity, education, supervision, and training. The purpose of this position is to provide comprehensive community support and housing services to individuals who may qualify for housing assistance subsidies funded by local, state, or federal programs. Programs may include Move In Assistance Program and Eviction Prevention (MIAEP), Linkages Supportive Housing, and Local Lead Agency (LLA) Special Needs Housing.

The Supportive Housing Coordinator ensures effective delivery of Supportive Housing Program services in assigned communities and monitors, tracks, and evaluates services for eligible clients. The role is part of the community support team, carries a caseload, and provides comprehensive community support services in clients’ homes and communities. Services may include assessment, care planning and safety planning, skills development, monthly home visits, budgeting, and coordination with other services.

Requirements

• Meet 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’s minimum requirements for Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) or Certified Family Specialist (CFS).
• Successfully complete local, state CYFD and DOH, and FBI criminal background checks.
• Hold current First Aid and CPR certifications.
• Demonstrate the ability to build and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with clients, families, staff, colleagues, and community partners.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups, including vendors and community members.
• Have strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Have thorough knowledge and effective use of community resources.
• Have sufficient computer literacy to meet state and federal requirements for electronic client assessments, data systems, and documentation.
• Have a 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 in 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 and monthly home visits.
• Assist clients with budgeting and coordinate referrals or connections to other services.

Benefits

• Work-life balance and creativity are promoted.
• Employees are encouraged to pursue their passions and participate in educational opportunities.
• Supervision and training opportunities are offered to staff.

What This Job Offers

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