Supportive Housing Worker

CCC•Cape Girardeau, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supportive Housing Worker coordinates the process between approved referrals for the Clustered Apartments program and partnering landlords during application and move-in. The program provides low-income subsidized housing assistance to people experiencing disabilities, mental illness, and/or poverty. Clustered Apartments offer on-site monitoring and interventions for individuals requiring intensive care and support, including assistance developing skills for daily living. The worker supports potential applicants through required landlord paperwork and serves as a resource and point of contact throughout the application and move-in process, until the client has moved into an approved apartment. The role also coordinates with clients’ case managers to help ensure move-in needs such as SCL funding requests, furniture, and utilities are addressed. Documentation must follow agency standards and applicable clinical, DMH, CARF, federal, and state program policies. The posting lists a full-time schedule of 11:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m., with Wednesday and Thursday off, and a part-time schedule of 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, with Mondays off. The position is in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and pays $16.42–$18.82 per hour depending on experience.

Requirements

High school diploma, HSE, or GED.
Valid driver’s license: Class E for Missouri residents or Class D for Illinois residents; the required license may be obtained on the start date.
Current continuous auto insurance.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with the Clustered Apartment Supervisor and Team Leader regarding potential referrals and assist with the approval process.
Communicate with partnering landlords to identify vacancies and potential applicants based on approved referrals.
Assist potential applicants with completing landlord-required paperwork and serve as the landlord’s point of contact for applicants.
Support clients through the application and move-in process until they have moved into an approved clustered apartment location.
Coordinate with the client’s case manager during the application and move-in process to help ensure client needs are addressed, including SCL funding requests, furniture, and utilities.
Attend agency staffing to discuss upcoming vacancies and assist with program recruitment.
Document according to agency standards and applicable clinical policies and procedures, DMH, CARF, and other federal or state program requirements.