Housing Specialist I

Company: GRAND LAKE MENTAL HEALTH CENTER INC
Location: Claremore
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

Job DetailsJob LocationRogers - Claremore - Claremore, OKPosition TypeFull TimeEducation LevelHS Diploma/GEDSalary Range$18.69 HourlyJob ShiftDayDescriptionHS Diploma/GED. Individual must be in recovery from a behavioral health and/or substance use disorder or nicotine recovery and be willing to be trained to work with others on the path to recovery. Travel is required for this position. Mileage reimbursed monthly.Provide a variety of office and field activities to coordinate, manage and monitor a community housing or placement program for individuals, performing direct client services and compiling all related documentation.Provide crisis intervention services as assigned.Studies and evaluates the housing needs of clients and matches those needs with the current available housing in the community.Researches and develops housing library or list of open/available properties to assist all candidates in obtaining permanent housing.Assist clients in securing financial move-in assistance such as security deposits, rental assistance, and eviction prevention systems, when available.Works to build relationships with all housing options throughout the community, such as property managers, private landlords and real estate companies.Possess a working knowledge of all homeless shelters in the area, community housing programs including low-income options, housing options for sex offenders or others with criminal backgrounds.Completes all agency documentation of services in a thorough, accurate and timely manner.Assists clients to adjust and adapt themselves to their environment, care, and treatment.QualificationsMust complete the ODMHSAS Peer Recovery Support Specialist Application. Valid driver's license required.A criminal background history does not automatically disqualify someone from a PRSS position.Generous Benefit PackageMotor Vehicle Record & Criminal Background performedEmployment contingent upon pre-employment screening resultsDrug, Alcohol and Tobacco Free WorkplaceEqual Opportunity Employer

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