Supportive Housing Worker
About The Position
The Supportive Housing Worker coordinates communication between approved program referrals and landlords during the application and move-in process. The role supports applicants through required paperwork and serves as a resource until they have moved into an approved clustered apartment. It also coordinates with clients’ case managers to help ensure move-in needs—including SCL funding requests, furniture, and utilities—are addressed. The Clustered Apartments program provides on-site monitoring and interventions for people who need intensive care and support, including assistance with daily living skills. It offers low-income subsidized housing assistance to people with disabilities, mental illnesses, and/or poverty. The position is located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Full-time hours are 11:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m., with Wednesday and Thursday off. A part-time schedule is also available from 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday, with Mondays off.
Requirements
- High school diploma, HSE, or GED.
- Valid driver's license: Class E for Missouri residents or Class D for Illinois residents; may be obtained on the start date.
- Current continuous auto insurance.
Responsibilities
- Communicate with the Clustered Apartment Supervisor and Team Leader about potential referrals and assist with the approval process.
- Communicate with partnering landlords to identify vacancies and potential applicants based on approved referrals.
- Help potential applicants complete landlord-required paperwork and serve as the landlord’s point of contact regarding applicants.
- Serve as a resource for clients throughout the application and move-in process until they have moved into an approved clustered apartment.
- Coordinate with clients’ case managers during the application and move-in process to ensure client needs are addressed, including SCL funding requests, furniture, and utilities.
- Attend agency staffing meetings to discuss upcoming vacancies and assist with program recruitment.
- Document according to clinical policies and procedures, DMH, CARF, other applicable federal or state program requirements, and agency standards.
Benefits
- 24 paid days off during the first year, plus a day off for the employee’s birthday.
- Seven paid holidays.
- Competitive health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance.
- Company-paid life and LTD insurance.
- Retirement auto-enrollment.
- Employee referral program.
- Additional benefits; benefits may vary depending on hours worked.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
