Marion County, OR - Salem, OR
posted 4 days ago
About the position
Marion County Health and Human Services Division is seeking someone who is compassionate, organized, collaborative, and a good communicator to be a Housing Navigation Specialist who will work with individuals to ensure long term stable housing. This position will support the Health-Related Social Needs program, working with individuals and families who experience a mental health condition, substance use condition, or an intellectual and/or developmental disability. This position provides services to monolingual Spanish-speaking individuals; therefore, fluent bilingual Spanish/English skills are required. Interested candidates will understand person centered principles and behavioral health concepts, have professional experience in public services and experience working with vulnerable individuals to obtain housing and other resources. The Housing Navigation Specialist will also work to develop and maintain available housing resources, connect with community partners, and maintain relationships with property managers/landlords. This position works with case managers, housing specialists, and other external agencies to provide housing navigation to vulnerable individuals and families. The person hired in this position should have knowledge of community resources, know how to complete service plans, and have the ability to understand and articulate outcome measures in monthly and quarterly reports.
Responsibilities
- Provides individual and group recreational, social and skills training services under a professionally developed service plan.
- Keeps records of persons served status.
- Performs service plan directed case management functions under close supervision.
- Assists and supports other mental health professionals without primary responsibility for a caseload.
- Develops person-centered housing plans that ensure individuals and families reach long-term success.
- Provides screening assessments to individuals needing housing navigation services.
- Provides home and community-based tenancy services, case management, skills training, and outreach services.
- Completes documentation to support data driven informed practices and bill fee-for-service.
- Becomes a trainer for Rent-Well or Ready to Rent tenant education classes.
- Works with other MCHHS team members and supervisor for clinical supervision, supports and service planning.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements
- Three years relevant work experience in a behavioral health services field; OR
- Bachelor's degree in a behavioral science field; OR
- Any satisfactory combination of work, education, training or experience relevant to the position.
- Fluent bilingual Spanish/English skills are required.
- Must possess a current Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) Qualified Mental Health Associate certification (QMHA) or register within ninety (90) days of hire.
- Must possess a current driver's license in the applicant's state of residence and an acceptable driving history.
- Must not be excluded from participation in federal health care programs.
- Must pass a criminal history background check.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Nice-to-haves
- Understanding of Health-Related Social Needs and the 1115 Waiver.
- Understanding of local housing market, HUD principles and various vouchers.
- Knowledge of community resources and ability to articulate outcome measures.
Benefits
- Tuition assistance for employees interested in professional development towards a profession in behavioral health.
- Up to $20,000 to reimburse for tuition, licensure and/or other educational expenditures.
