BH/DS Clinician II

Department:HUMAN SERVICESCompensation Grade:G26Compensation Range & Starting Salary:Pay Range: $60,174.40 - $93,766.40Starting salary may be negotiable based on qualifications.Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):NoScheduled Weekly Hours:40About Us:Recognized as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024, the City of Virginia Beach is proud to offer a diverse and dynamic work environment. Our workforce plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional government services to both our citizens and fellow City employees. Apply now to join an organization where you truly make a difference.Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications:A $4,000 hiring bonus** is being offered for this position!The City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services is seeking to hire a Housing Stabilization Specialist II who is highly ambitious and motivated with a passion to help others. The ideal candidate will have experience working with individuals with serious mental health and co-occurring disorders who may be experiencing or at risk of homelessness to include community outreach and or case management for the Permanent Supportive Housing program.This position will provide a variety of office and field activities to manage and monitor Permanent Supportive housing program (PSH) for individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders, perform direct client services that provide stability, increase their level of self-sufficiency and improve the overall quality of their lives.Duties:Assess housing barriers of individuals and families experiencing homelessness to determine housing and service needs.Develop a housing procurement, financial, and self-sufficiency case management plan with clients. This includes intake interviews to determine client’s needs, goals, and eligibility.Provide mediation and advocacy with landlords on the client’s behalf to develop a workable plan to obtain and or maintain housing.Assist participants in locating and securing housing of their choice.Create and maintain consistent communication channels, both verbal and written, between several parties (i.e. tenant, landlord, referral source, collaborating agencies, debtors, and creditors).Serve as an ongoing liaison between property managers and participants as well as Behavioral Health Treatment team.Provide information and referral assistance regarding available support from appropriate social service agencies and/or community programs.Assist participants in development of a strength-based/solution-focused individualized goal and action plan that promotes permanent housing and self-sufficiency.Develop an effective, timely referral network to ensure ongoing direction and support as needed.Perform administrative tasks involved in the review and maintenance of a caseload of program participants.Provide pro-active follow-up home visits to ensure stability and further progress towards self-sufficiency, this includes support, advocacy, reducing isolation, listening, problem solving, and identification of resources to assist with reintegration of participants in the community.Apply knowledge of residential lease contracts to educate clients of their rights and responsibilities.Work Schedule - Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm with one evening shift on occasion**Hiring bonuses shall only be for new hires of original full-time employment or reemployment as defined in Human Resources Policy No. 5.0.$1,000 will be awarded in the first paycheck.$1,250 will be awarded upon completion of the six (6) month interim performance evaluation with an overall rating of “Meets Expectations”.$1,750 will be awarded upon completion of the employee’s one (1) year probationary period and a performance evaluation with an overall rating of “Meets Expectations”.The City offers a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays and paid leave.Preferences:Registered with the VA Board of Counseling as a QMHP or any other licensed mental health professional.One (1) or more years of experience working with SMI homeless population to locate and maintain housing options.One (1) or more years of experience with community outreach and/or case management services to MHSA population.Experience with and extensive knowledge of HUD subsidized housing regulations and Virginia housing laws.One (1) or more years experience working in an Electronic Health Record.Additional requirements:• DMV Transcript: Yes• CDL: No• Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: No• CPS Check: Yes• Physical: No• Respirator: No• Psychological Screening: No• Polygraph: No• At Will: NoMinimum Requirements:MINIMUMS: Requires a four (4) year degree in a human services field (such as psychology, behavioral or mental health, special education, social work) and three (3) years' experience in fields providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities and associated with such positions as Mental Health Counselor, Special Education Teacher, or Social Worker OR any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or experience and training equivalent to seven (7) years in fields providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must have, or obtain, a current and valid driver's license.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.Skills:Behavioral Health, Case Management Services, Community Outreach, Mental Health, Supportive HousingWorking Conditions:Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business.The Working Conditions Summary is intended to provide a general overview of the environmental conditions inherent in the job setting, as well as the physical, mental, and sensory requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of the position in the noted job profile. Please copy and paste the URL below into your web browser to view the Working Conditions Summary for this position. Job Descriptions:To browse official job descriptions, please access this link - Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr FHLB Des Moines