Housing Specialist

Overview

Scheduled Hours per Day: (On Call) Monday to Sunday, from 6am to 6pm. Working hours vary based on program and family needs and encompass various hours and days from Monday to Sunday, as part of a flexible 40‑hour week. Typical hours may range anywhere between 6am to 6pm or beyond.

• The initial compensation for this position ranges from $21.00 to $25.83 an hour.
• Salary is dependent on commensurate experience above the minimum qualifications for the role and internal equity considerations.
• The salary may also vary if you reside in a different location than the location posted.
• 7.5% Bilingual Stipend contingent upon Bilingual assessment completion.
• Must meet company policy eligibility requirements.

• Benefits eligibility starts on day ONE!
• We offer comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits, voluntary life insurance, flex spending, health savings account, EAP, and more.
• Employer‑paid long‑term disability & basic life insurance.
• 401(k) employer match up to 4%.
• Competitive time off plans (may vary by employment status).

Under the direction of the Housing Supervisor the Housing Specialist provides client advocacy, case management, benefit establishment, linkage to Mental Health/Substance Abuse services and all other supportive services as needed.

• Encourages and promotes an environment that is strength based to assist clients in meeting their individual goals.
• Outreach and networks with internal FSP programs and conducts program presentations as needed, to obtain program referrals and maintain program maximum capacity.
• Conducts screening interviews, completes intake documentation and coordinates move‑in and exits of all program participants.
• Provides onsite case management services in areas including independent living skills, cooking groups, house meetings, social events, employment linkage, benefits establishment, and all other services needed to assist consumers in reaching their case plan and treatment plan goals.
• Collects program data as required to assist with the completion and submission of HUD annual progress reports.
• Maintains compliance according to clinics’ guidelines and FSP funding requirements.
• Reports all client mental health issues to treatment/housing teams in a timely manner, to troubleshoot and coordinate appropriate supportive services for clients and program benefit.
• Collaborates with local governmental departments to secure client benefits and necessary documentation.
• Completes charting/documentation expectations within the timelines established by the program for service delivery per agency requirements and provides services consistent with program needs pursuant to funding source directives, Pacific Clinics’ protocol and HIPAA compliance requirements.
• Maintains property beautification according to housing standards and reports all property damages to the housing department designee in a timely manner, to troubleshoot and coordinate appropriate repairs for clients and program benefit.
• Tracks and maintains inventory of household food, cleaning and office supplies, by providing the housing department designee a monthly purchasing report.
• Collects and tracks all client rental payments and submits required documentation to the housing department designee.
• Coordinates program social events, food bank pickups, and ongoing donations, event tickets, gift certificates, furniture, and appliances.
• Reports to work on time and maintains reliable and regular attendance.
• Models Pacific Clinics’ approach, mission and core values in all communication and correspondence.
• Drives agency‑provided or personal vehicles for consumers, staff and others, as needed.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings to provide input toward program development and staff training.
• Communicates effectively in a culturally competent and diverse consumer population and promotes favorable interaction with managers, co‑workers and others.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

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