Housing Liaison

Job Description:

Job Title: Housing Liaison
Location: Farmington, Missouri
Department: Recovery Services
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals experiencing housing instability? As a Housing Liaison, you will be a vital part of our compassionate and collaborative team dedicated to empowering individuals in recovery or those with disabilities to achieve stability and thrive in their communities. This role offers the opportunity to engage directly with clients, assist them in meeting basic needs, and support them in finding safe and affordable housing. Join us in creating a meaningful impact and promoting recovery, independence, and hope.

In this role, you will address housing crises, connect individuals to essential resources, and build strong networks of supportive housing in the community. Your responsibilities will include collaborating with local Continuums of Care, serving as a housing resource expert, and working to resolve housing challenges. Through your efforts, you will help transform lives and foster lasting change.

The Housing Liaison position offers...

• All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, generous paid time off, and more.
  
• Telemedicine - 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits.
  
• Employee Assistance Program - 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost.
  
• Career Advancement & Wage Growth - Grow in your career with great opportunities for upward mobility and added income.
  
• Comprehensive Training - Learn and develop skills with our robust on-the-job training.
  
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement.
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage with individuals experiencing housing crises and collaborate to develop sustainable solutions.
  
• Actively assist clients in finding safe, affordable housing and resolving homelessness or housing instability.
  
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local landlords and provide education about community programs.
  
• Connect clients to essential services, including behavioral health, substance use, physical health, and employment resources.
  
• Attend and participate in Coordinated Entry/Case Conferencing meetings within the local Continuum of Care.
  
• Use SOAR training to assist individuals in applying for benefits and essential documentation.
  
• Support households in identifying readiness to transition to permanent housing options.
  
• Participate in statewide Housing Liaison training and calls to stay informed about resources and best practices.
  
• Serve as a housing and resource expert for clients, case managers, and agency administration.
  
• Maintain accurate and timely data collection and entry as required by DMH.
  

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's level in Psychology or other related fields.
  
• Experience working with individuals experiencing housing instability, disabilities, or recovery challenges.
  
• Familiarity with Housing First, harm reduction, and low-barrier service models preferred.
  
• Strong ability to build relationships with clients, landlords, and community partners.
  
• Knowledge of local and state housing resources and services is a plus.
  

Additional Qualifications:

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
  
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
  
• Empathy, adaptability, and a commitment to serving vulnerable populations.
  

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to travel within the community to meet with clients, landlords, and other partners.
  
• Ability to lift and transport small items related to assisting clients in moving processes.
  

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.