The Ohio Adult Care Facilities Association is seeking a passionate, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable Housing Navigator (Case Manager) for our statewide Housing Navigator program for individuals with SPMI. The primary role of the Housing Navigator is to assist individuals, family members, service providers, discharge planners, Home Operators etc... seeking housing for someone living with a mental illness in a supported environment.
Client Intake and Assessment
Conduct assessments covering housing, mental health status, substance use, medical, financial, and supportive service needs.
Individualized Service Planning
Housing Search & Placement
Assist clients with locating Residential Facilities Class 2 or 3 based on their needs, managing applications, liaising with Home Operators, facilitating and supporting the client through the move-in processes including Resident Agreement education, resident rights, and responsibilities.
Advocacy & Outreach
Documentation & Reporting
Personal Character and Values
Education and Professional Experience
Bachelor’s degree in social work, Human Services, Public Health, or related field and 5 years of case management experience or master's degree and 2 years of case management experience.
Strong knowledge of statewide housing programs, community resources, social service systems, Medicaid programs, state and federal benefits, levels of care and care coordination requirements
Proven experience working with individuals with complex needs such as mental illness and/or substance use disorders that may also be experiencing homelessness, exiting systems, hospitalizations, and/or experiencing a crisis
Excellent case management skills including interviewing, assessment, individualized planning, crisis intervention, and deescalation
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work both independently and as a collaborative team member
Proficient in data entry and maintaining accurate records
- Experience working with diverse populations required
Other Requirements
Schedule
Work Location
Company Description
The Ohio Adult Care Facilities Association is a statewide training, technical assistance and advocacy organization for the Residential Facilities industry. To learn more about the Ohio Adult Care Facilities Association, go to www.ohioadultcarefacilities.org