Housing Support Coordinator (West Team) - Dekalb/Fulton Co. (Transportation)

View Point Health
Job Title: Housing Support Coordinator Job Code: HCP101/Behavior Health Counselor 2Shift: Full-Time (40 hours per week on average)Job Hours: DayBase Location: Norcross, Ga.Division/Department/Program: Housing Support Program-GHVP

Under general supervision, counsel with emphasis on prevention and/or behavior modification. Works with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental health. May help individuals deal with addictions and substance abuse, family, parenting, and marital problems, suicide, stress management, problems with self-esteem, and issues associated with aging and mental and emotional health.

The Housing Support program is comprised of multiple supports designed to assist individuals living in GHVP-subsidized permanent supportive housing to promote ongoing housing stability. All individuals enrolled in the Housing Support program must receive the following types of support:

Assistance with housing search, leasing, and move-in processes.Purchase of initial household furnishing, deposits, household goods for the one-time move-in needs.Safety and wellness checks and housing safety inspections.Developing a Housing Stability Support Plan as an adjunct to an individuals IRP.Early intervention to mitigate factors impacting housing stability (e.g., late rent payment, lease violations, tenant/landlord or property owner conflicts);Education on the roles, responsibilities, and rights of tenant(s) and the landlord/property owner.Assistance with the annual housing recertification and inspection process.

This program is provided to adults enrolled in GHVP to promote housing stability, wellness, independence, recovery, and community integration. Housing stability is measured by ongoing housing and by decreased number of hospitalizations/ER visits/incarcerations, by decreased frequency and duration of crisis episodes, and by increased and/or stable participation in maintenance of personal housing stability and wellness. Support based on the individuals needs is used to promote resiliency while understanding the effects of SPMI and lived trauma. The Housing Support staff will serve as the first point of contact for landlords/property owners for any issues arising with a supportive housing individual and will provide linkage to community; general entitlements; and psychiatric, substance use disorder, medical services, crisis prevention, and intervention services.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Conduct a minimum of 1 home visit per week/per client within their community setting or within clients current residence for the first three months of enrollment. After three months, individuals are required to be seen twice per month. Provide care coordination to ensure stability of housing and independent living skills.Interviews client, family members, and/or support system(s) to assess level of functioning, current Strengths, Needs, Abilities, and Preferences and secure information relative to program requirements for receiving services and recommending appropriate level of care.Participate in weekly treatment team meetings to assist in the development of treatment plans with appropriate therapeutic interventions, notify professionals of any unusual observations or incidents, client progress, and follow up.Develops and maintains a network of community contacts. Facilitates referrals and linkages to community services and communication among clients service providers with VPH to assure a continuum of services.Provide linkage, transport clients, and assist/coach clients in accessing & obtaining community resources.Write precise, accurate, and clear progress notes in our electronic Care Logic system in a timely manner. Maintain required records and information in each clients file. Prepares accurate, complete timely documentation (within 24 hours) of case notes and billing information to meet agency and state standards and provide effective service delivery across a broad range of services.Provide individual skills training as indicated in the clients treatment plan including but not limited to independent living skills, coping skills, interview skills, symptom management skills, anger management skills, assertiveness skills, advocacy skills, hygiene skills, and many other daily living skills.Recognize the need for crisis intervention and notifies supervisor and professional staff of escalated situations.Meet or exceed Agency Productivity standards.

Program Specific Duties:
Travel in DeKalb and Fulton Counties along transporting individuals when needed.Perform certain case management duties.

Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma and/or GED (or higher)ANDAt least two years of experience working with individuals with SPMI in a social work or care coordinator capacity.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with the Severe and Persistently Mentally ill population along with individuals with co-occurring substance use diagnoses within a community setting or residential setting.Case management experienceExperience working in a high stress, fast-paced environment with a very emotionally and physically changing population.Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams.Ability to multi-task and manage time.Certified Peer Specialist or Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialist.

Requirements/Competencies:
Must have valid Georgia drivers license and Motor Vehicle Record in accordance with company policy.Candidates for selection must pass a criminal background check (including fingerprinting)Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and subject to random drug screens.Any combination of training and experience that will have enabled the applicant to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Benefits (for qualified employees):
State Health Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, long-term care, legal services, flexible spending accounts)Paid New Hire TrainingCompany contributes additional 7.5% of salary to 401(a) Retirement PlanNo employee deduction for Social SecurityAdditional benefits such as legal services, Employee Assistance Program and discounted tickets to attractions, shopping, technology and travelSupervision, training, and continuing education opportunities available

View Point Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: View Point Health recruits qualified candidates for positions in View Point Health programs throughout its service area. It is the policy of View Point Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.