Housing Support Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

Richmond Behavioral Health is growing our Permanent Supportive Housing Team and we are in search of afull-time Housing Support Specialists to join our team of Life Changers! The selected individuals will perform intermediate professional work assessing client needs, developing, implementing and monitoring service delivery and assistance plans, coordinating and monitoring services with other agencies, counseling and assisting clients, maintaining records and files, preparing reports, and related work as apparent or assigned. 

Assist clients in securing and maintaining housing through direct support and coordination. Responsibilities include conducting housing assessments, facilitating applications, coordinating moves, and maintaining housing stability in collaboration with landlords, case managers, and community partners. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential duties and primary responsibilities below are intended to describe the general requirements of this job and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties.?Other duties may be assigned.

• Complete initial housing assessments to determine client eligibility for housing programs

• Locate and inspect housing options to ensure suitability and compliance with housing quality standards

• Coordinate and conduct client moves, including purchasing and delivering household items

• Maintain accurate documentation including case notes, housing paperwork, and electronic health records

• Communicate with landlords, case managers, and service providers to advocate for client needs

• Support clients in understanding lease agreements, resolving housing issues, and maintaining tenancy

• Monitor housing stability and provide ongoing support to prevent eviction or lease violations

• Conduct field work including home visits and housing inspections

• Other duties as assigned