Clinician - Supportive Housing Specialist

Job Type

Job Type Full Time

Posting Type

Posting Type Public

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Department

Department CHES INT BEHAV HEALTHC

Division

Division CIBH MENTAL HLTH SVC

Requisition Number

Requisition Number 2025134

Number of hours worked per week

Number of hours worked per week 40

Work Schedule

8am – 5pm Monday – Friday or Flex Schedule

Work Site Location

Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA

Position Driving Requirement

Position Driving Requirement R - Routine

Pay Grade

Pay Grade GE10

Pay Basis

Pay Basis Semi-Monthly

Advertised Salary

$50,852 – $67,379 starting salary range
Actual starting rate depends on qualifications and experience

The CIBH Permanent Supportive housing program serves individuals with serious mental illness who meet criteria for chronic homelessness. The housing Specialist will assist these individuals to apply for and obtain housing in the community. The Housing Specialist will provide ongoing housing support services to help each participant to maintain their housing and be successful in community living.

• Adhere to Housing First principles while working with all individuals in the CIBH Permanent Supportive Housing Program. Provide education during enrollment briefings to advise participants of tenants’ rights and programmatic guidelines.
• Process Initial applications to verify homelessness, disability, and income status in order to ensure program eligibility; provide assessment of housing barriers of applicants and determine the housing and supportive service needs of the individual.
• Directly assist participants in locating and securing housing of their choice.
• Provide mediation and advocacy with landlords on the individuals behalf to develop a workable plan to locate, obtain, and maintain housing.
• Provide information and referral assistance regarding available support from other social service agencies and/or community programs. Collaborate with other agencies as needed.
• Serve as an ongoing liaison between property managers and participants. Create a consistent communication channel between multiple parties (tenant, landlord, referral source, collaborating agencies)
• Assist individuals to develop a personal budget and establish payment plans for rent, utilities, and other bills in order to maintain their housing.
• Provide home visits and ongoing supports to ensure stability and encourage self-sufficiency.
• Provide ongoing outreach to locate and develop a referral network of landlords willing to work with the permanent supportive housing program.
• Complete all documentation in a timely manner, maintaining accurate daily logs, monthly reports, and annual reviews as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
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Vocational/Educational Requirement Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, closely related field or other degree as approved by the Virginia Department of Health Professions. Some positions, depending on assignment, may require a degree.

Experience In addition to satisfying the vocational/educational standard, this class requires a minimum of one year of related, full-time equivalent experience. Qualified Mental Health Professional – Eligible ( QMHP
-E) may be considered in lieu of experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses Depending on assignment, may require a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards .

Depending on assignment, may require Qualified Mental Health Professional ( QMHP – Adult or Child) or Qualified Developmental…