Supportive Housing Specialist

Bi-County Community Action Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). To read more about this, view the EEO is the Law poster.

• You’re good at communicating with others; you listen and understand others’ needs.
• You have patience, compassion, and empathy for others—especially in stressful or difficult situations.
• You are able to foster healthy and productive relationships with clients and colleagues.
• You’re organized and good at managing multiple tasks, paperwork, and documentation.
• Problem-solving is a strength; you’re resourceful and have good time management skills.

• You will assist eligible clients with severe mental illness with obtaining and maintaining adequate housing by providing supportive services.
• You will identify client needs and services to meet those needs.
• You will:
  • Manage services related to accessing and obtaining housing.
  • Orient clients to housing programs and referral options, support services, and housing options.
  • Serve as a liaison between landlord, tenant, service providers and the community related to housing needs.
  • Complete and submit required reports.
  • Assist with grant writing and grant proposal submission.
  • Provide individualized supportive housing services for clients.
  • Communicate courteously and professionally and maintain working relationships with others in carrying out job functions.
  • Attend and represent the program and agency in a responsible, professional manner at all meetings.

• You’ll need an Associate’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or closely related Human Service field.
• A Bachelor’s degree and prior experience in a human service organization is preferred.
• A valid driver’s license or other evidence of mobility is required.
• You must have a strong commitment to BI-CAP’s values of collaboration, innovation and compassion for those we serve.
• Applicants must pass a Background Study.
• Familiarity with impoverished and/or unhoused populations, computer knowledge, record keeping and/or client intake is preferred.

• You’ll be eligible for a competitive benefits package and the opportunity to make a difference in the community.

Full-time, 40 hours/week, $19.37 - $27.11/hr benefit eligible: medical, dental, vision, life/add, retirement plan, holiday pay and paid-time off.

Potential

Schedule:

Weekdays between 8 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m. dictated by program needs.