Housing Support Specialist II - Clinical Housing

Housing Support Specialist II – Clinical Housing

Full-Time, Onsite in Bremerton, WA (includes community outreach)

Hiring Range: $ 25.19 - $ 30.86 Per Hour

Benefits at a Glance

• Comprehensive Coverage:
  Health, Dental & Vision
• Generous PTO:
  Up to 19 days + 2 mental health days + 10 holidays (pro-rated for part-time)
• Fully Paid YMCA Membership for you and eligible family members
• Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Student Loan Assistance & Professional Development
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet Insurance
• Free Wellness App (2
  
  Morrow Health)
• Collaborative, Supportive Team Environment

Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) is seeking a Housing Support Specialist to support individuals living with severe and persistent mental illness in housing and community-based settings. This role helps clients build the skills needed to maintain stable housing and increase independence over time. The work is hands-on and relationship-based, with a focus on practical support and long-term success in the community.

If you're committed to helping people maintain housing and achieve their recovery goals, we welcome your application.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work with clients in KMHS housing, those seeking placement, and those already housed in the community.
• Collaborate in implementing agency treatment philosophy, program goals, and therapeutic housing standards.
• Build positive relationships with clients and create a supportive environment that fosters independence.
• Conduct FCS assessments and recertifications; develop person-centered goals and provide education, training, coaching, and advocacy.
• Learn and implement the Permanent Supportive Housing Fidelity (PSH) model.
• Support skill-building in cooking, cleaning, money management, social interaction, and other recovery skills.
• Provide individualized structure, including scheduling tasks, group shopping trips, or one-on-one support.
• Encourage the development and achievement of housing-related goals.
• Maintain contact with the Crisis Response Team, housing team, and clinical team; report observations on client status, risks, or stability.
• Identify and intervene early when behaviors may jeopardize housing.
• Respond appropriately when clients are missing, ill, injured, or psychiatrically unstable.
• Document incidents, unusual events, and services provided per agency policy.
• Contribute to transitional planning for clients moving toward more independent living.

Minimum Qualifications:

• EDUCATION:
  
  Bachelor's degree in psychology, social services, or behavioral health field. High school diploma or GED accepted with four years of property management and housing experience.
• EXPERIENCE:
  
  Entry level with BA Degree (no prior related work experience) or 4 years of relevant experience with GED.
• This position requires driving clients in a personal vehicle on behalf of the agency. Incumbent must meet all agency driving requirements, including being at least 21 years old, having been licensed for a minimum of three years, successfully completing a motor vehicle history check, possessing and maintaining a current, valid driver's license in the state of Washington, and having reliable, insured transportation.
• LICENSURE:
  Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration.

Preferred Qualifications:

• EXPERIENCE:
  
  Experience in co-occurring disorders treatment, individual and group therapy, vocational services, or substance abuse treatment.

Performance Requirements:

KNOWLEDGE:

• Maintain a working knowledge of mental health rehabilitation standards.

SKILLS:

• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, clients, organizations, and the public.
• Communicates clearly and concisely.

• Ability to operate a personal computer, fax machine, printer, and copier proficiently.

• ABILITIES:
• Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed productivity standards. Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as a team member.
• Able to assist in building positive working relationships with staff of all agency departments.

Equipment Operated:
Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc. Operation of a motor vehicle.

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