Housing Specialist Sec 8 - Pacific Clinics : Job Details

What We Offer

* The initial compensation for this position ranges from $ 21.00 to $25.83 an hour.

* Salary is dependent on commensurate experience above the minimum qualifications for the role and internal equity considerations.

* The salary may also vary if you reside in a different location than the location posted.

Benefits We Offer

* Benefits eligibility starts on day ONE!

* We Offer Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision benefits, Voluntary Life Insurance, Flex Spending, Health Savings Account, EAP, and more!

* Employer Paid Long-Term Disability & Basic Life Insurance

* 401K Employer Match up to 3.5%

* Competitive Time Off Plans (may vary by employment status)

* Employee engagement and advocacy opportunities to advance our justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion agenda across our Agency and throughout the communities we serve.

Who We Are

Pacific Clinics is California's largest community-based nonprofit provider of behavioral and mental health services and support. Our team of more than 2,000 employees speak 22 languages and are dedicated to offering hope and unlocking the full potential of individuals and families through culturally responsive, trauma-informed, research-based services for individuals and families from birth to older adults.

Who We Serve

Pacific Clinics serves children, transitional age youth, families, adults, and older adults. We offer a full range of mental and behavioral health services, foster care and social services, housing, continuing adult education and early childhood education programs to Medi-Cal eligible individuals and families throughout Alameda, Contra Costa, Fresno, Kings, Los Angeles, Madera, Orange, Placer, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Solano, Stanislaus, Stockton, Tulare and Ventura Counties.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Scheduled Hours per Day: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm

The Housing Specialist for Housing Services program. Responsibilities includes but not limited to: outreach and screening potential candidates for Section 8 / Shelter Plus Care; overseeing/conducting the application process including tracking of outcomes; ensuring the appropriate match of supportive services; conducting housing search, placement and follow-up with case managers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Screens referrals/applicants for Shelter Plus Care, Homeless Section 8 program eligibility requirements, including certification of homelessness and verification of disabilities.

* Conducts housing search and relocation services for all program participants.

* Builds library or list of open / available apartment units for section 8 consumers program to assist all candidates in obtaining permanent housing. i.e. property management, private landlords, realtors.

* Researches and develops housing library or list of open / available apartment units for emergency/transitional shelters to assist all candidates in obtaining housing placement.

* Secures financial move in assistance such as security deposits, rental assistance, and eviction prevention for all housing program clients.

* Collects program data to assist with the completion and submission of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) annual progress reports.

* Maintains compliance according to HUD regulations, Clinics' guidelines and program requirements.

* Conducts unit pre inspections, quarterly site visits and annual inspections in accordance and compliance with HUD regulations.

* Provides landlord/tenant mediation services. i.e. eviction prevention, mutual termination agreements, conflict resolution.

* Assists staff with coordination of quarterly social events as required.

* Completes Continuing Day Treatment (CDT) data entry and charting/documentation expectations within the timelines established by the Program for service delivery per Agency requirements and provides services consistent with program needs pursuant to funding source directives, Pacific Clinics' protocol and HIPAA compliance requirements.

* Monitors and maintains chart compliance in accordance with HUD regulations, Clinics' and department policy.

* Completes and submits client service match, quarterly progress, status change and housing reports as required.

* Facilitates workshops / trainings and meetings related to section 8 / shelter plus care regulations and application process.

* Assists housing staff to ensure that the housing department is in compliance with HUD regulations and Clinics' guidelines.

* Attends and participates in staff meetings to provide input towards program development and staff training.

* Reports all client mental health issues to Treatment/Housing teams in a timely manner, to troubleshoot and coordinate appropriate supportive services for clients and program benefit.

* Interacts with other internal programs, clinical/support staff and external sources such as school or community personnel as applicable.

* Reports to work on time and maintains reliable and regular attendance.

* Models Pacific Clinics' approach, mission and core values in all communication and correspondence.

* Communicates effectively in a culturally competent and diverse consumer population and promotes favorable interaction with managers, co-workers and others.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS/INTERACTION:

Initiate and maintain professional interactions and communication with Clinic's employees and/or others.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE/POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

* An Associate degree in a mental health related field or one (1) year of related experience with case management services, housing, homeless and mentally ill populations, highly preferred.

* Demonstrated experience and ability to relate to a culturally diverse clientele and staff.

* A bilingual skill in the appropriate language for the Clinics' clients is highly preferred.

* Must be able to work under minimal supervision.

* Possess Strong community outreach skills.

* Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

* Strong paperwork and documentation skills.

* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, clients, and community agencies.

* Effectively coordinate housing activities in multiple service sites both within the agency and in the community.

* Must possess a valid California driver's license and maintain an insurable driving record under the Clinics' liability policy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand or sit. The employee is required to use hands to produce records and/or documentation in manual or electronic format. The employee must possess ability to ensure significant communication with the Clinics' community members. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 5 pounds and occasionally move or lift up to 10 pounds.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Community outreach and local business travel is required.

SITE SPECIFICS:

A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to job performance of the fundamental job duties. All duties and requirements are essential job functions.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her manager and/or supervisor.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at-will employment relationship.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

We will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with ordinance 184652 Sec.189.04 (a) and San Francisco Police Code, Article 49. Section 4905.

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