Housing Coordinator Community Based Behavioral Healthcare Services 369 370

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u003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eHOUSING COORDINATOR OVERSEEING 200 MEMBERSu0027 HOUSING NEEDSu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eMUST HAVE EXPERIENCE HELPING THOSE WITHOUT HOUSING FULFILL COUNTY HOUSING VOUCHERS, LOW INCOME HOUSING, and more. PLEASE READ JOB DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY TO ENSURE YOU ARE QUALIFIED!!u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eWorking as a College RA or RDu003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underline;u0022u003e does notu003c/spanu003e constitute relevant work experience. Must have behavioral healthcare experience, preferably experience working atu0026nbsp;a county contracted program.u0026nbsp;u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eFounded in 1965, Telecare is a rapidly growing mental health care company dedicated to making a difference for our clients, the community, and our employees. We offer an array of mental health services to adults with serious mental illness. We partner with public sector entities and behavioral health organizations and have over 130 programs and over 4,000 employees across the country. And weu0027re growing all the time! When you work at Telecare, you help to empower thousands of individuals every day in their journeys of recovery.u003cstrongu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eTelecare is proud to have been recognized by The Bay Area Business Times as the 9u003csupu003ethu003c/supu003eu003cspanu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/spanu003eBest Place To Work In the Bay Area for 2020! This is the 18th time we have made the list!u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underline;u0022u003eu003cstrongu003eHOUSING COORDINATOR FOR LA LUZ u0026amp; TESOROu003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003e# of Members:u003c/strongu003e 100 members for each program totaling 200 members in totalu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eWho We Serve:u003c/strongu003e Adults who are homeless with a serious mental illnes who may have a co-occurring substance use disorder, are not connected to outpatient services and are in long-term care facilities (LTC) or acute care, and will be discharged as a step-down in to the community.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eHours of Operationu003c/strongu003e: Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eAbout the Program: u003c/strongu003eAt La Luz and Tesoro Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), we are here to help you find relief from distress and assist you in maintaining stability in your life.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eWe believe recovery starts from within, and that our job is to do whatever it takes to help you cope with crisis and gain skills to deal with your challenges more effectively. We have a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, psychiatric prescribers, nursing staff, and peer specialists who are all here to help you on your path.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eOur services emphasize choice-making skills and harm-reduction techniques. We provide a safe, respectful environment where you can receive immediate, individualized assistance and a compassionate presence to stabilize symptoms, avoid the need for higher levels of care, and receive appropriate referrals to community-based resources.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eQUALIFICATIONSu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eRequired:u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026bull; Bacheloru0026rsquo;s Degree and one year of experience providing housing services to clients or Associates Degree in social services field and three (3) years of experience providing housing related services to behavioral health clients or five (5) years of experience providing housing related services to behavioral health clientsu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026bull; Must understand and apply of Federal, State, and local housing rules and regulationsu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026bull; Knowledgeable of cultural and socio-economic factors that inform service provision to persons with behavioral health issuesu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026bull; Must be at least 18 years of ageu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026bull; Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employmentu0026nbsp;u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026bull; All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. If the position requires driving, valid driver license, a motor vehicle clearance and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual or local requirements may applyu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003ePreferred:u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026bull; Previous work experience related to supporting formerly homeless individuals in accessing housing and/or housing subsidiesu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026bull; An understanding of community mental health servicesu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026bull; Bilingual skillsu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026bull; Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values and beliefs in everyday language and contact with the internal and external stakeholdersu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026bull; Must implement and effectively manage potentially dangerous or crisis situations by implementing CPI strategies of de- escalation and evasion as appropriateu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026bull; Conducts screening, engagement, establishes eligibility for housing program, obtains necessary documents, and assists eligible clients to obtain affordable housing in accordance with Federal, State and Local housing regulations, forms and databases (e.g., VISPIDAT, CAHP, Service Point)u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026bull; Assists clients with Section 8 as well as other available housing vouchers and resources paperworku003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026bull; Locates a full continuum of housing opportunities within the defined areas of the County and matches clients with appropriate housing placements that accept the sponsor-based subsidyu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026bull; Travels throughout the County performing fieldwork and transports clients to visit permanent housing locations and interviews and interacts with vendors to ensure housing payments are made in a timely manneru003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026bull; Inspects housing units to ensure compliance with established housing standards, assists clients with meeting and maintaining these standards and coordinates required housing inspectionsu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026bull; Provides client advocacy with prospective/current landlords and community supports and educates them to the programu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026bull; Provides education workshops for clients on-site, or in the community, to inform clients of information regarding their housing options at least 3 times per fiscal yearu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026bull; Works closely as a fully integrated member of the ACT team to ensure client needs are being addressed to assist in gaining and maintaining housing goalsu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026bull; Attends all required provider meetings, acts a liaison with members of the housing industry and other providersu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026bull; Provides administrative and programmatic support for the successful operation of the housing subsidy programu0026nbsp;u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026bull; Must utilize all available housing subsidies to house clients who are homelessu0026nbsp;u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026bull; Must manage housings vouchersu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026bull; Must maintain access to an array of housing options to include short-term, transitional or permanent supportive housing that may include housing subsidies, in accordance with Title 9, Housing Urban Development (HUD)u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026bull; Must ensure non-institutionalized enrolled clients are housed in short-term, transitional, or permanent supportive housingu0026nbsp;u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026bull; Must work with housing technical expert to identify a range of housing opportunities for homeless clients, including but not limited to short-term stays, transitional housing, shared housing, independent living homes, and permanent housingu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026bull; Must manage programs subsidizes per policyu0026nbsp;u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026bull; Must support all potentially eligible clients in applying for Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) subsidies with local Housing Commission, and other Housing Authorities in the region.u0026nbsp; Position must ensure clients have access to permanent supportive housing subsidies administrated by local Housing Authoritiesu0026nbsp;u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026bull; Must assure members eligible for Housing Authorities subsidies apply, complete eligibility process and be leased up within guidelinesu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026bull; If employed at Inpatient program, must assist with restraint of members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention trainingu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026bull; If employed at Outpatient program, must evade members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention trainingu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eDuties and responsibilities may be added, deleted and/or changed at the discretion of management.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eSKILLSu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026bull; Familiarity with psychiatric conditions and recovery principlesu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026bull; Understand, interpret, compile, analyze and apply information for compliance with contract expectations and rules and regulationsu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026bull; Strong organizational skillsu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026bull; Possesses knowledge of landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities, housing quality standards and housing inspection techniquesu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026bull; Must have knowledge of an array of housing options to include short-term, transitional or permanent supportive housing that may include housing subsidies, in accordance with Title 9, Housing Urban Development (HUD)u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026bull; Must be knowledgeable of community resources and coordinate client care with a variety of community-based servicesu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026bull; Highly flexible with the ability to respond to and meet multiple demands and deadlinesu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026bull; Excellent customer service skills with demonstrated ability to interact well with others and function collaboratively in a team environmentu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003ePHYSICAL DEMANDSu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eThe physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eThe employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach, twist, bend, squat, kneel, crawl, climb, pulling and lift and carry items weighing 24 pounds or less as well as to frequently sit and do simple grasping of up to 50 pounds. The position requires manual repetitions and deviations and to occasionally drive.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eEOE AA M/F/V/Disabilityu003c/pu003e,EqualOpportunityEmployerDescription:Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities,PayTransparencyPolicyStatement:The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c),MatchScore:1.0,HasApplied:false,ApplicationJobBoardName:null,ApplicationJobBoardId:null,DateApplied:null,Salaried:false,CompensationAmount:null,PublishingStatus:1,Links:[],BehaviorCriteria:[],MotivationCriteria:[],EducationCriteria:[{Required:false,Related:false,DegreeId:9e70580e-6fca-4f14-87a7-ce813751c55e,DegreeName:GED,MajorId:00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000,MajorName:null},{Required:false,Related:false,DegreeId:077ae371-386e-4e3f-b9b1-20928cd69401,DegreeName:High School,MajorId:00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000,MajorName:null},{Required:false,Related:false,DegreeId:d5043012-4bbf-4dc6-89f5-f3a0d5da42d6,DegreeName:Bachelors,MajorId:00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000,MajorName:null},{Required:false,Related:false,DegreeId:40c58ea3-9c32-41f7-89e7-54c94edb1499,DegreeName:Associates,MajorId:00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000,MajorName:null}],LicenseAndCertificationCriteria:[],SkillCriteria:[],WorkExperienceCriteria:[],JobBoardMemberships:[{JobBoardId:4f54269c-3a81-e250-e075-3a1a05307eef,PublishedInternal:true,PublishedExternal:false,ExternalPostedDate:null,InternalPostedDate:2021-02-10T04:45:03.107Z},{JobBoardId:2fcbb6f4-e717-17cb-9327-3dd87a55b08d,PublishedInternal:false,PublishedExternal:true,ExternalPostedDate:2021-02-10T04:45:03.107Z,InternalPostedDate:null}],AssessmentUri:null,AssessmentStatus:null,OpportunityIsClosed:false,TravelRequired:null,TravelDescription:null,SupervisorName:null,Assessments:[],ApplicationId:null});

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