Housing Specialist

4 weeks ago

Springfield, United States Behavioral Health Network Full time
Description

If you are an amazing service provider and are ready for your next lifesaving experience, then keep reading because this is for you

Join our team of competent and compassionate professionals as a Housing Specialist in the PACTprogram at Behavioral Health Network

Your experience, knowledge and great skills will support the PACT program with the following:
  • Arranges, in consultation with DMH, the annual inspection of all DMHHRA licensed properties including residences and DMHRA subsidized apartments.
  • Schedules and verifies the completion of all repairs and construction generated from the DMH annual inspections.
  • Consults with PACT staff to provide housing information and assist in the process of locating stable housing for PACT individuals.
  • Complies with all requirements for housing documentation.
  • Reviews and becomes familiar with PACT orientation manual and Policy & Procedure manual.
  • Attains competence in motivational interviewing and utilizes this approach when working with ambivalence.
  • Develop and maintain a list of housing resources for individuals.
  • Be familiar with local housing resources including but not limited to Section 8, HUD, special programs and local housing authorities.
  • Provide advocacy for individuals regarding housing issues that may arise.
  • Ensure individuals have the proper supplies, furnishings, and decorations.
  • Supports PACT individuals in maintaining tenancy.
Who are we?

Behavioral Health Network is a growing non-profit community behavioral health agency that has been providing services to children, adults, families and communities in Western Massachusetts since 1938. BHN provides comprehensive, outcome-driven behavioral health care. We are dedicated to offering high quality, affordable and culturally appropriate care to people of all ages and income levels in our constituent communities.

Reasons to work with BHN:
  • Work with an agency who does amazing things for others
  • You will be able to change a person's life
  • You will have the opportunity to grow within the agency
  • You will not be bored with our fast-paced environment
  • You will have excellent benefits package & time off benefits available
What are we looking for in a Housing Specialist?
  • Bachelors degree preferred/ High school diploma required.
  • Experience related to managing affordable housing and /or housing supports.
  • Prior experience working directly with individual with mental health needs.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


How do I apply to be a Housing Specialist?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit our website at www.bhnworks.org and click on "Browse All Jobs" to apply

BHN maintains its commitment to social justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.

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