Housing Support Specialist bei Integrated Services for Behavioral Health

We are seeking a Housing Support Specialist!

Southeast & Central Ohio

Join our team!

Integrated Services for Behavioral Health (ISBH) is a community-minded, forward-thinking behavioral health organization helping people along the road to health and well-being. We meet people in their homes and communities and help connect them to the resources they need. We serve Southeastern and Central Ohio with a comprehensive array of behavioral health and other services � working with local partners to promote healthy people and strong communities. All of our services are intended to be collaborative and personalized for the individual.

The Housing Program Compliance Specialist is responsible for assisting the Housing Program Coordinator with file maintenance and review, and financial assistance requests for individuals and families experiencing and at risk of homelessness. This position is a member of a team dedicated to ending homelessness in southeastern Ohio Counties; Athens, Gallia, Hocking, Jackson, Meigs, Perry, Ross, and Vinton. Works closely with clients and case managers to achieve permanent housing stability through federal, state, and local resources.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 to $22.26 per hour.

Essential Functions:

• Maintains working knowledge of program requirements and local housing and utility resources.
• Reviews all program files for completion and accuracy before submitting for approval.
• Coordinates with Housing Specialists to correct existing file deficiencies.
• Verifies eligibility, income, and rent subsidy calculations, according to program guidelines.
• Reviews all program financial assistance requests for eligibility, completeness, and accuracy; submits to Housing Program Managers for approval.
• Tracks financial assistance requests through payment; reconciles for accuracy.
• Submits necessary data, including payment information and move-in dates, to the Data team for HMIS entry.
• Maintains necessary documentation & files; participates in program monitoring.
• Attends team and program planning meetings, cross-systems training, and acquires knowledge of community resources.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required, minimum three years of directly relevant experience or Bachelor�s degree preferred.
• Demonstrated a high degree of cultural awareness.
• Experience with individuals experiencing homelessness preferred.
• Experience working with Affordable Housing, Property Management, and/or HUD Programs, including HCV, PSH, and/or RRH programs, preferred.
• Licensed and able to operate a motor vehicle with an appropriate level of insurance coverage.
• Must obtain Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) licensure within 6 months.
• Able to effectively communicate through verbal/written expression.
• Must be able to operate in an Internet-based, automated office environment.

Enjoy a great work environment with an excellent salary, generous paid time off, and a strong benefits package.

Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• 401K w/ Employer Match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides support and resources to help you and your family with a range of issues.

To learn more about our organization: https://ISBH.org/

OUR MISSION
Delivering exceptional care through connection

OUR VALUES
Dignity - We meet people where they are on their journey with respect and hope

Collaboration - We listen to understand and ask how we can best support the people and communities we serve

Wellbeing - We celebrate one another's strengths, and we support one another in being well

Excellence - We demand high-quality care for those we serve, and are a leader in how we care for one another as a team

Innovation - We deeply value a range of perspectives and experiences, knowing it is what inspires us to stretch past where we are and reach towards what we know is possible

We�re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.