Housing Specialist

Job Description:

Job Title:

Housing Specialist

Location:

St. Louis, MO Department: CB Connection Services

Employment Type:

Full-time

Job Summary:

Join our compassionate and mission-driven team as a Housing Specialist, where you’ll have the unique opportunity to make a life-changing impact by helping individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability secure safe, stable housing. If you thrive on building relationships, solving problems, and advocating for others, this role offers a rewarding and meaningful career path. We are looking for someone who is passionate about supportive housing, collaborative care, and empowering people on their recovery  this role, you'll engage directly with individuals in need, helping them identify and meet essential needs, navigate complex systems, and find lasting housing solutions.

You'll serve as the go-to resource on housing services in your area, while working with local landlords and community partners to support individuals with disabilities or those in recovery. You'll also assist clients in connecting with services related to behavioral health, physical health, and employment.

This position offers…
· Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
· Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
· Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
· Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
· Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

Key Responsibilities:

· Engage with individuals experiencing homelessness or housing crises to help them find safe and stable housing
· Practice Housing First, harm reduction, and low-barrier service models in daily work
· Build and maintain relationships with local landlords and educate them about community programs
· Attend Coordinated Entry/Case Conferencing meetings and collaborate with local Continuums of Care
· Assist individuals in applying for benefits and accessing behavioral health, substance use, and medical services
· Provide support during transitions to permanent housing and help clients prepare for independence
· Use SOAR training to assist individuals in benefit applications
· Re-engage individuals who have disconnected from services or are at risk of returning to homelessness
· Support case managers, clients, and internal teams with up-to-date housing resources
· Maintain accurate and timely data entry per Department of Mental Health requirements
· Help clients obtain identification documents needed for housing or employment
· Understand and apply HUD Quality Standards inspections

Education, Experience, and/or Credential

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or a related fieldOR
· Associate of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support from an approved institution OR
· Qualified to provide Community Support, including:

A mental health professional as defined in 9 CSR 10-7.140(2)(QQ)
An individual with a bachelor’s degree in human services (Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, Education, Criminal Justice, etc.)Any four-year degree and two years of qualifying experience

Any four-year combination of higher education and qualifying experience

Four years of qualifying experience

Additional Qualifications:

· Must have a valid driver’s license and use of personal vehicle for transportation
· Must maintain current auto liability insurance, including uninsured motorist coverage
· Must complete SOAR program and Housing Liaison training from the Department of Mental Health
· Completion of HUD Quality Standards quiz required
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