Housing Specialist

Housing Specialist

We are currently looking for a Housing Specialist for our HOPWA program. This position will be housed out of our Opportunity Center Monday through Friday 8 AM to 5 PM. Working as a Housing Specialist, you will facilitate eligibility screening and housing placement for individuals/families infected and affected with HIV/AIDS. Assist residents in achieving housing stability within a continuum of housing services. Provide assessment, placement, and follow-up support services to target population. Functions as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team to develop individual housing plans.

Responsibilities:

• Performs intakes, screening and assessments on potential and current residents.
• Meets with residents in transitional housing (2x/month) month or more, to assess needs and ensure compliance with program agreements.
• Oversees hygiene and safety standards of all units; inspects apartments, smoke detectors and fire extinguishers; reviews emergency escape plans and unit up-keep with residents.
• Identifies unmet needs of residents, provides service engagement, linkage to services, coordinates referrals and provides follow-up.
• Facilitates procedures for entering and exiting program and preparation of units.
• Maintains housing/Health & Safety standards of all properties and master leased units.
• Consults with internal staff and external case managers/service providers in establishing goals and objectives; participates in internal and external staffing.
• Develops Individualized Housing Plans with residents.
• Intervenes in crisis situations and coordinates with other supports as needed.
• Consults with landlords and management companies, as needed or directed, regarding responsibilities to units and ensures that repairs are made.
• Understands Arizona Landlord and Tenant Act and its application to residents and units.
• Participates in community planning, advocacy and networking with other providers, as directed by supervisor.
• Maintains strong collaboration with all Project HHHOME providers and property site management.
• Facilitates annual recertification, maintains HQS Housing Habitability Standards for all units. Follows income and rent procedures as well as resident lease compliance.
• Shares emergency on-call duty as required.
• May be expected to drive a SBH vehicle to transport consumers, per the discretion of the clinic and/or program.

Education and Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Have a high school diploma/GED and two years of behavioral health/integrated healthcare relevant work experience; OR
• An Associate's degree in an unrelated field and at least one year of full-time behavioral health / integrated healthcare relevant work experience; OR
• An related Associate's degree and six months of behavioral health / integrated healthcare relevant work experience; OR
• Have and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license and are able to pass a motor vehicle screen for insurance purposed in order to transport clients
• Must have fingerprint clearance issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or be eligible to receive within eight (8) weeks of hire
• Required to pass a 39 month MVR Report

Benefits:

• 3.3 weeks of PTO your 1st year of employment, with increased accruals after continued service!
• 10 paid holidays
• Low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability and life insurance for employees
• We will help you save for retirement – 40% company match up to a 10% deferral into your SB&H retirement account!
• Career Development – Benefit from our culture of internal promotion!
• We help you with your higher education goals – Reduce your tuition costs with our tuition reimbursement program & discount degree programs!
• Employee Assistance Program, Health & Wellness and much more!

About SB&H:

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is a large and growing, non-profit community-based provider of behavioral health services with locations throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area, rural Maricopa County, Gila, Pinal, Mohave, Coconino, and Yavapai Counties. We are a well-established voice in the community with more than 115 sites, over one thousand employees, and 40 years' experience.

At Southwest Behavioral & Health Services, we believe in the power of Empowered Belonging— a culture where every individual's unique perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences are welcomed and valued.

We're committed to creating a workplace where unique perspectives are valued, personal journeys are respected, and every individual is empowered to bring their whole self to a shared mission of delivering compassionate, life-changing services to the communities we serve.

Through our Empowered Belonging program, we're committed to:

• Voice & Visibility— ensuring every team member's ideas, experiences, and contributions are recognized and heard.
• Fair Access— fostering openness and fairness in opportunities for growth, leadership, and advancement, while honoring the different journeys people take.
• Culture of Connection— building authentic, meaningful relationships across backgrounds, roles, and experiences, knowing that fresh perspectives strengthen our work.
• Learning & Growth— providing opportunities for ongoing development, empathy, and leadership that reflect the many experiences within our teams.
• Wellbeing & Safety— prioritizing the mental, emotional, and psychological safety of every person, recognizing that belonging means something different to each of us.

Where everyone belongs. Where everyone leads.

Join us in shaping a community where your difference makes a difference, and your impact is real.