Housing Stability Specialist (QMHP)

Company: Integral Care
Location: Austin
Posted on: September 17, 2023

Job Description:

Job Number: 23-411-6862Job Summary: This position services to coordinate appropriate services and landlord outreach to facilitate the homeless or at risk of homeless client's success in achieving and maintaining the maximum possible level of independent functioning and housing. Services include assisting in housing orientations, the housing application process, completing necessary housing paperwork with landlords and communicating with housing agents to ensure that all necessary documents are completed in a timely manner. This position is also responsible for overseeing the lease signing process with the consumer and landlord, developing/maintaining relationships with landlords, providing education to landlords and individualized personal centered care to consumers, consumer follow up after one year, housing stability services and coordinating with other homeless service providers to end chronic homelessness. This service is done by working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team and community partners to assist consumers to obtain/maintain housing stability and promote wellness. At this advanced level, caseloads are complex and unstable with increased need for crisis intervention. Work is performed under moderate supervision of the Landlord Outreach Team Lead. On call rotation may be required for after hour crisis services.Education:Required:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in a social, behavioral, or human services field.License:Required:
  • Current and valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
  • Center certification as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP).Experience:Required:
    • Minimum two years' direct client care experience in mental health or mental disabilities.Hours: Full-Time.Workhours: 8:00am-5:00pmWorkdays: Monday-Friday. Salary: $22.35 - $23.47 an hour based on education. Why join us: Integral Care has proudly served Travis county residents for the past 50 years. As the largest provider of behavioral health services in Travis County, we are dedicated to improving the lives of adults and children living with mental illness, substance use disorder and intellectual and developmental disabilities. By joining our team, you will find rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us and together we can help improve the quality of life for the people we serve. Imagine your career at Integral Care!Employee Benefits:
      • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
      • Generous vacation/holiday/sick leave
      • Life and Short-term/Long-term Disability Insurance
      • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
      • 401(a) employer contribution retirement account
      • Gold's gym membership discount
      • Mileage reimbursementIntegral Care strives to maintain a diverse workforce. We encourage all to apply, including those who have knowledge and/or experience working with underserved populations, including Asian and Pacific Islander, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, and LGBTQA communities.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sex or age.For specific positions, additional compensation may be available to those who are bilingual in both English and one of the following languages: Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, or Burmese. (PM16)Qualified Mental Health Professional, QMHP, Case Manager, Rehabilitation Specialist, Service Coordinator, Mental Health Professional, Mental Health Specialist, Social Worker
        

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