supportive housing specialist - Bemidji, MN

You're good at communicating with others; you listen and understand others' needs. · You have patience, compassion, and empathy for others—especially in stressful or difficult situations. · You are able to foster healthy and productive relationships with clients and colleagues. · ...

Job description

• You're good at communicating with others; you listen and understand others' needs.
• You have patience, compassion, and empathy for others—especially in stressful or difficult situations.
• You are able to foster healthy and productive relationships with clients and colleagues.
• You're organized and good at managing multiple tasks, paperwork, and documentation.

• Problem-solving is a strength; you're resourceful and have good time management skills.

• You will assist eligible clients with severe mental illness with obtaining and maintaining adequate housing by providing supportive services.

• You will identify client needs and services to meet those needs.
• You will:
• Manage services related to accessing and obtaining housing.
• Orient clients to housing programs and referral options, support services, and housing options.
• Serve as a liaison between landlord, tenant, service providers and the community related to housing needs.
• Complete and submit required reports.
• Assist with grant writing and grant proposal submission.
• Provide individualized supportive housing services for clients.
• Communicate courteously and professionally and maintain working relationships with others in carrying out job functions.

• Attend and represent the program and agency in a responsible, professional manner at all meetings.

• You'll need an Associate's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or closely related Human Service field.

• A Bachelor's degree and prior experience in a human service organization is preferred.
• A valid driver's license or other evidence of mobility is required.
• You must have a strong commitment to BI-CAP's values of collaboration, innovation and compassion for those we serve.
• Applicants must pass a Background Study.

• Familiarity with impoverished and/or unhoused populations, computer knowledge, record keeping and/or client intake is preferred.

• You'll be eligible for a competitive benefits package and the opportunity to make a difference in the community.

Full-time, 40 hours/week, $ $27.11/hr. Benefit eligible: medical, dental, vision, life/add, retirement plan, holiday pay and paid-time off.

Potential Schedule: Weekdays between 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. dictated by program needs.

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