Housing Specialist

What we are looking for:

As a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic, CNS Healthcare's mission is to serve the people of our communities. The Housing Specialist assists in providing housing support to adult persons served in the community. Housing Specialist will work with the Housing Case Manager to support the adult person served with obtaining or maintaining housing in the community.

Compensation Range:

The salary range for this position is $46,000 to $60,000 and is based on non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.

What’s in it for you:

As a member of our team, you will have an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our community and the lives of the individuals that we serve. CNS Healthcare provides a robust total rewards program to support our team members and their loved ones. We’ve shared some highlights below, but you can visit the benefits guide posted on our careers page to learn more!

• Comprehensive medical insurance options


• Employer-paid benefits including dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance


• Retirement program with generous company default contribution and match


• Generous PTO program starting at 18 days annually


• 16 paid holidays, including 3 floating holidays


• Paid parental leave


• Student loan forgiveness eligibility, including Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), HRSA, and more

Interested in learning more about this role?

• Supports the Housing Case Manager who provides comprehensive case management including person centered planning to a specialized caseload of individuals.


• Conduct regular site visits to monitor consumer well-being and environmental stability.


• Coordinate with case manager, clinical teams, psychiatrists, and guardians to ensure all medical and mental health needs are met including both internal and external providers.


• Assist persons served with developing independent living skills and connecting with community resources.


• Responsible for monitoring, evaluating, and recording client progress with respect to treatment goals. Coordinates with Case Manager for any needed treatment plan changes.


• Initiate application process and provide on-going support and coordination throughout the housing process. Act as a liaison for housing applications, ensuring all documentation (vouchers, disability verification, and income statements) is accurate and submitted timely.


• Provide crisis intervention when needed.


• Responsible for managing assigned caseload including ensuring that all individual documentation and authorizations are up-to-date, and following admission, transition, and discharge procedures.


• Utilize motivational interviewing strategies and a trauma-informed approach to engage with and provide service to individuals.


• Complete all required documentation completely, accurately, and in accordance with CNS policy.


• Meet direct service productivity and documentation standards per agency and program expectations.


• Familiar with home provider availability and eligibility criteria for Specialized Residential applications.


• Facilitate and/or support Specialized Residential housing placements and transitions process.


• Ensure that the CNS Healthcare standards of service are applied to interactions with individuals served, guests, and staff.


• Arranges/provides transportation as needed to support housing.


• Maintain knowledge and compliance with established policies and procedures, corporate compliance program, code of ethics, applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, HIPAA standards, and other regulatory programs.


• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED


• Qualified Mental Health Professional, Mental Health Professional (MHP), Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) or Direct Support Professional (DSP) or certified peer support.


• Minimum one-year experience in working with adults with serious mental illness.


• Valid Michigan Driver’s license and good driving record.


• Transportation or automobile accessibility with current auto insurance.


• Minimum one (1) year experience in working with adults with serious mental illness.


• Transportation or automobile accessibility with current auto insurance.


• Basic Understanding of Michigan Mental Health Code and Recipient Rights.


• Working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and Local laws and regulations, the CNS Corporate Compliance Program and CNS Code of Ethics as well as other policies and procedures.


• Ability to maintains professional boundaries


• Ability to communicate effectively, professionally, and courteously


• Ability to use discretion and judgmental when handling matters of a sensitive or confidential nature


• Intermediate time management, problem solving, customer service, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills


• Intermediate presentation, facilitation, collaboration and team working skills.


• Ability to be forward thinking and take initiative to accomplish goals and objectives of the department


• Intermediate level experience with computers and Microsoft office products

About CNS Healthcare: 

CNS Healthcare (CNS) is a non-profit, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) with seven clinics and two clubhouses in Southeastern Michigan. CNS employs approximately 400 employees, paraprofessionals, and support staff, delivering services to more than 7,000 people annually.  

• CNS provides comprehensive integrated health services in partnership with several community organizations, and uses a patient-centered approach to identify, support, and promote the overall health of children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.


• Visit our website to learn more about our mission, vision, and values!