Job Description

The Housing Department at Region 6 Behavioral Healthcare currently has a position available for a Housing Coordinator. The Housing Coordinator works to address the housing needs of consumers experiencing mental health and substance use challenges. The Coordinator works collaboratively with local agencies and property owners/landlords to ensure that consumers maintain housing stability. This includes inspecting rental properties, conducting voucher issuance interviews, coordinating placement with landlords/providers, verifying consumer information, completing annual reviews in the consumers' homes or within the community, referring consumers to various services, and other tasks as necessary.

The ideal candidate must have a bachelor's degree in human services, social work, education, criminal justice, or a related field. Preference is given to those candidates with at least two years' experience in housing, case management, and rental property operations. In addition, a strong working knowledge of the federal housing choice voucher program and the behavioral health system is preferred.

The ideal applicant must be able to:

Handle potentially complex situations effectively Interact with consumers and other community stakeholders either in person, by email, or phone Prioritize and multitask numerous projects at once, involving tight deadlines Demonstrate strong organizational skills and be a self-starter Understand how to work with confidential and sensitive information Work independently, seeking input from management when necessary Perform basic math skills Work with consumers with mental illnesses Comfortably meet consumers in the home and within the community Travel locally as needed; a company vehicle is available
Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and maintain current auto insurance. The selected applicant will be required to pass a criminal background check and a pre-employment drug screen.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
Education:

Associate (Required)
Experience:

housing and rental property operations: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:

driver's license and current auto insurance (Required)
Work Location: In person