Job Description Region 5 Systems is looking for a
Housing Specialist to join our team!
Applying on-line is easy! Visit our "Join Our Team" Page: . - Remote-based (telework position), with the majority of work performed in the community with clients; some work will be performed in the office (e.g., required meetings and trainings, etc.). See job description ("Work Environment") for more details.
- Position closes 2/4/25 or until position is filled.
- IMMEDIATE ONBOARDING UPON CANDIDATE SELECTION.
If you require accommodations as an applicant, please contact the Human Resources Department at . Equal Opportunity Employer Why Join Us? Whether you are a
recent human services college graduate or
experienced in the field, we welcome the talent and skills you would bring to this position! Our onboarding training will provide you with the necessary training to hit the ground running for this important role in our community.
Do you want to become a part of the important and innovative efforts to
end homelessness in our community? Would you like to use your
compassion skills to help others? Are you
highly organized? Is
flexibility your middle name? If you're ready to
work with a purpose, Region 5 Systems could be the perfect place for you!
Region 5 Systems was voted a 2024 Lincoln
Best Places to Work employer, making this the
5th time to be honored for this award. The top 5 words our employees use to describe our work culture are:
Flexible,
Supportive,
Caring, Collaborative, and
Friendly. We pride ourselves on a professional work environment that supports our team members to reach their full potential while recognizing flexibility and fostering fun teambuilding and comradery makes for a healthy work life. If you are looking to make an impact, explore the possible, and work in an awesome team environment, then Region 5 Systems could be the perfect place for you!
What You'll Do! Our Housing Specialist serves an important role to support consumers in our
Rental Assistance Program (RAP). Responsibilities include:
- Implement and adhere to RAP policies and procedures for the specific program model as directed by the Division of Behavioral Health.
- Coordinate and communicate with participants, landlords, agency service providers and other stakeholders involved in housing of participants.
- Conduct outreach and act as a liaison to landlords and property managers.
- Complete tasks associated with admitting, securing housing, and ongoing housing coordination for program participants.
- Conduct Housing Quality Standard (HQS) inspections, including initial certifications and annual certifications.
- Process payment requests for deposits, rent, utilities, payments for furniture, etc.
- Maintain participants files in electronic health record.
- Attend Coordinated Entry meetings and other housing-related meetings, as needed.
- Conduct participant engagement and education opportunities (e.g., Rentwise) to help participants secure and maintain stable housing.
- Respond to inquiries from the general public and/or referral sources made to Region 5 Systems regarding the program.
See job description for full range of responsibilities.
What You'll Have! - Bachelor's degree in human services or related field. Extensive experience (3 or more years) in related human services field may be substituted for degree.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the behavioral health system.
- These areas will soar you to the top of our list: two years of experience working with adults with substance use disorders, a serious mental illness, and/or who are homeless or near homeless; two years of experience in a behavioral health direct service position; and/or completed training in Housing Quality Standard Inspections.
- Ability to work remotely as described in "Work Environment" section of job description.
- Possess technology skill set to independently work in a remote environment, including ability for proficiency with collaboration tools like video conferencing platforms (e.g., Teams, Zoom, comfort level with use of electronic health or shared documentation and network drives).
- Strong communication skills, effective meeting facilitation, and prioritizing multiple tasks.
- Ability to coordinate with external agencies that are also working with your consumers.
- Sound judgment in handling confidential information.
- Ability to assess effectiveness of services and resources.
- Ability to engage with diverse cultures, socioeconomic, and developmental levels.
- Personal, reliable transportation.
- Satisfactory background investigation is required.
- See job description for detailed abilities and skills expectations.
What We Offer! - Annual Compensation Range at Hire: $41,500 - $43,386, commensurate with experience and other desired criteria.
- Support. We provide a positive work environment, preparing you for success with training and continuing education opportunities and strength-based performance reviews.
- We value a work-life balance, offering flexible work schedules.
- A fun, casual work environment (casual dress allowed, including jeans Monday through Friday).
- Health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska (traditional and high-deductible plans).
- Dental and vision insurance.
- Flexible spending account (Section 125 for childcare and medical expenses).
- Health Savings Account.
- Retirement - 457(b) Plan.
- Paid vacation, 13 paid holidays, and paid sick leave (vacation day accrual based on years of service!)
- Paid bereavement leave.
- Paid community service leave.
- Aflac.
- Life insurance and voluntary term life insurance.
- Long-term disability insurance.
- Employee assistance program.
- Work-issued cell phone for business purposes.
- Work-issued laptop and related equipment for business purposes.
- Free parking when working from the office.
Who We Are! Region 5 Systems, one of six Behavioral Health Regions in Nebraska, is responsible for the development and coordination of
publicly funded behavioral health services within its 16-county service area (southeast Nebraska).
Our Mission: Support the wellness and recovery of people through the ongoing development and coordination of the behavioral health system of care.
Our Vision: People experiencing, affected by, or at risk of, mental health or substance use challenges receive care and enhance personal wellbeing.
Our Values Promote: - Wellbeing, embracing the four dimensions of recovery: health, home, purpose, and community
- Collaboration and inclusion
- Access to a continuum of care where every door is the right door for welcoming people with behavioral health needs
- Innovation and flexibility
- Data and quality driven standards of excellence
- Multidimensional culture of learning
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