Housing Specialist at Liberty Resources / Liberty POST

Syracuse, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 May, 26

Salary

20.25

Posted On

31 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Management, Outreach, Assessment, Referral Services, Housing Search, Rental Assistance, Emergency Response, Multi-Disciplinary Teamwork, Documentation, Supportive Housing, Mental Health, Community Services, Cultural Competence, Transportation, Communication, Flexibility

Industry

Education Management

Description

We are currently seeking a Housing Specialist to join our ESSHI program. The ESSHI program is a 16 bed Supportive Housing program which provides services to individuals 18 and over in Onondaga and Madison Counties with serious mental illness, or co-occurring disorders. Our employees have passion around the services they provide and our corporate values of excellence and staff support. We pride ourselves on high quality, integrated, community-based services that meet the evolving needs of our communities. We’re committed to building a diverse workforce that values contributions of all team members and work to recognize cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and how they apply to provision of positive health outcomes. Housing Specialist Position Summary: The Supportive Housing Case Manager performs case management-related functions to facilitate and maintain independent housing for individuals with serious mental illness, or co-occurring disorders across Onondaga and Madison counties. Housing Specialist Job Responsibilities: Provides outreach, assessment and referral services to prospective residents to ensure access to appropriate housing options and services. Provides necessary housing search/placement, ongoing rental and utility assistance for residents. Responsible for full implementation and direct delivery of the ESSHI Mental Health Scattered-Site Supportive Housing program services in accordance with each individual’s supported housing plan. Provides information and support and completes admission process for persons interested in coming into the ESSHI Mental Health Scattered-Site Housing Case Management program. Responds to and effectively handles emergency situations that may require flexibility of both time and area of assignment. Works in cooperation with a multi-disciplinary team and assures continuity of participant services. Completes all required documentation, in timelines in accordance with program standards. Housing Specialist Qualifications: Candidates will possess at least a high school diploma and two years of experience working in the field of human services with adults diagnosed with psychiatric, medical, and/or substance use. Bachelors or Associates degree and one (1) year related experience. Must possess a valid New York State driver’s license and reliable access to transportation. Must be able to use personal vehicle to transport others as required. Starting Rate: $20.25 per hour Liberty Resources is committed to creating a diverse inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Liberty Resources offers equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.

Responsibilities

The Housing Specialist performs case management functions to facilitate and maintain independent housing for individuals with serious mental illness or co-occurring disorders. Responsibilities include outreach, assessment, housing placement, and ensuring continuity of services.