Permanent Supportive Housing Specialist

There is a place for you at Highland Rivers Behavioral Health!Highland Rivers Behavioral Health provides treatment and recovery services to individuals impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders and intellectual developmental disabilities.JOB SUMMARY:Highland Rivers Behavioral Health offers services for individuals in the community based residential programs meet goals for stable housing.Are you ready to make a Difference?



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*This is a community-based position and at least 75% of the workweek is spent in the community working with individuals.

This is not a remote or work from home position.

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*Duties and Responsibilities:


* Providing 1:1 support services for participants on caseload (up to 25)


* Complete annual Housing Quality Standards (HQS) inspections


* Collect, compile, and submit data required for the program evaluation and grant reporting under contract


* Complete progress notes for support services/interventions provided to participants


* Communicate caseload changes to program accounting clerk for accurate billing and record keeping


* Maintain accurate rent calculations (at least annually or at any time there is a change in income)


* Complete services authorizations and update treatment plan to reflect participant goals and objectives.


* Serve as a liaison between program participants and landlord/properties


* Follow up with participants about violations of occupancy/lease agreement, including non payment of rent.


* Process new referrals to program utilizing ClientTrack/HMIS


* Complete annual assessments in ClientTrack/HMIS


* Assist participants with purchasing needed items for units, scheduling maintenance as needed.


* Provide case management services to include linkages to community resources to support housing stability.


* Assist participants with completing housing applications to help participants transition to independent housing.


* Other duties as assigned.

Benefits:


* Health Insurance through the State Health Benefit Plan of GA


* Flexible Benefits such as dental, vision, life, critical illness, etc.


* Retirement Plan with employer matching


* 4 weeks of Paid Time Off with increase of accruals based on years of service


* 10 paid holidays


* 1 personal day


* Qualifying employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness