Housing Specialist Case Manager

Mental Health Systems, Inc.

Oceanside, CA

$25 Hourly
Full-Time

Job Description

MHS is a non-profit organization whose mission is to improve people’s lives and instill hope by providing cost-effective community-based mental health, drug and alcohol recovery, and housing services. We continually seek new and improved ways of serving our clients and communities. MHS is an essential business.

JOB SUMMARY

The Housing Specialist works with community organizations, government agencies and property owners to secure living arrangements, negotiate rents, deposits and move-in terms on behalf of clients. Manages lease agreements for short-term, transitional and permanent housing. Works with a team to ensure the availability of appropriate housing options for clients. This position reports directly to the Housing Coordinator and Program Manager as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Locate housing opportunities in defined areas to meet short-term, transitional, and permanent client-housing needs.
Manage all lease agreements, including master leases and scattered-site leases.
Prepare subsidy applications, maintain client housing files, and ensure rent calculations are accurate.
Work closely with program service staff to understand individual client needs and preferences related to housing. Regularly communicate with the staff about housing alternatives and changes in availability.
Assist in monthly tenant rent collection
Work with professionals in the housing industry as well as advocates for disabled, homeless, senior citizens, veterans and low to moderate income persons.
Attend public meetings and engage in community outreach to provide housing assistance information.
Assist clients by driving them to housing locations and helping them to secure required documents for housing placement.
Comply with all MHS and program rules, policies and procedures including HIPAA standards.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

QUALIFICATIONS

A.A degree in sociology, psychology or related field required. BA/BS preferred
Minimum of two years of experience providing housing-related social services to clients
Demonstrated knowledge of housing needs of individuals with mental illness
Experience and ability to engage culturally diverse populations
Ability to interact positively with persons of diverse socio-economic backgrounds and education and maintain the distinction between therapeutic and social relationships.
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively communicate with clients, family members, community leaders, housing professionals and staff members.
Ability to both work independently and to effectively collaborate with a team
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EHR software.
Valid California driver’s license and current auto insurance coverage.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

☒ Seeing

☒ Hearing

☒ Speaking

☒ Stooping/Bending

☐ Working in cramped spaces

☒ Moving around office

☒ Moving between offices/clients

☒ Driving

☒ Climbing

☒ Lifting/carrying heavy items

☒ Pushing/pulling/dragging items

☒ Standing for long periods

☒ Working outside/underground

☒ Using hands/fingers

☒ Sitting for long periods of time

I can perform the above job duties:

☐ Without accommodation ☐ With accommodation. If so, please specify:

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.