Tenancy Support Specialist/Outreach Worker 2/Life Skills Coach (KRCC - Breathitt County)

Position: Tenancy Supports Specialist/Outreach Worker 2/Life Skills Coach 

Summary : The Tenancy Supports Specialist plays a vital role in implementing the Kentucky 1915(i) RISE Initiative, which expands Medicaid services for individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and/or a co-occurring Substance Use Disorder (SUD). This position focuses on helping participants secure and maintain stable housing, promoting independence, recovery, and community integration

Company/Location: Kentucky River Community Care/Breathitt Complex

Employment type : Regular Full-Time

Credentials: High school diploma or GED required.  Bachelor's degree preferred.

Special skills: 1 year of experience in housing support, case management, or behavioral health preferred.

Primary functions:

• Assist individuals in identifying, securing, and maintaining safe and affordable housing.
• Provide tenancy support services including lease negotiation, landlord mediation, and eviction prevention.
• Educate participants on tenant rights and responsibilities.
• Coordinate with housing authorities, landlords, and community partners to facilitate housing access.
• Support participants in developing skills for independent living (e.g., budgeting, hygiene, home maintenance).
• Conduct regular home visits to assess housing stability and provide ongoing support.

Shift/Days and Work Hours : Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pm.

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