Housing Stability Specialist

NorthKey Community Care is seeking a full-time Housing Stability Specialist to work with clients to assist with and establish permanent housing options in our Covington, KY location on Madison Avenue. HOURS: 8:30-5 M-F in an office setting with scheduled community outreach. This position is in person at our Covington location with community-based travel to our Newport and Florence locations and possibly rural Counties including Gallatin, Grant, and Carroll, and Owen.

PERKS & PAY

• Salary: $15.60 to $16.85
• Up to 12% annual contingency bonus
• Flexible schedule opportunities
• Generous plan for paid time off (PTO) (Up to 16 days the first year)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Individual and family insurance coverage: Various medical, vision, and dental plans to choose from
• HSA Employer match up to $1000, depending on plan
• 401(k) with employer match
• Professional Development
• Potential eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

QUALIFICATIONS

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Strong commitment to the right and the ability of each person with a severe mental illness to live in normal community residences; work in market jobs; and have access to helpful, adequate, competent and continuous support and services.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and/or effectively able to use transportation independently.
• Experience working with clients in a direct service capacity and a community setting
• Bachelor’s degree in social service or related field preferred, BUT NOT REQUIRED
• Ability to prepare written reports and records.

JOB DUTIES

• Acquire knowledge of various federal, state and local housing programs.
• Develop a working knowledge and resource guide of all local housing options.
• Meet with clients to determine eligibility for housing and to assist clients with applying for available housing options.
• Refer clients to area agencies to maximize their access to available services.
• Establish and maintain a working relationship with law enforcement to ensure safety of program participants and security of properties.
• Assist with grant writing, intent to apply for grants, and other proposals for funding or necessary supplies.
• Maintain complete and accurate client files.
• Organize community support and conduct outreach for supportive housing activities in the area.
• Attend SOAR training and develop the ability to assist clients with applying for Social Security benefits.
• Establish an effective working relationship with Social Security Administration staff.
• Assist clients with applying for Social Security and other available benefits.
• Maintain a working knowledge of community resources.
• Refer clients internally and externally to community supports and resources.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings.

NORTHKEY COMMUNITY CARE - COMPANY OVERVIEW

Since 1966, NorthKey Community Care (NorthKey) has provided effective and efficient mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities services to the Northern Kentucky region with the commitment to providing the right service, at the right time, and in the right place. With multiple convenient locations throughout the Northern Kentucky region (Kenton, Boone, Campbell, Grant, Carroll, Gallatin, Pendleton, and Owen counties), NorthKey offers a wide array of mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities services unparalleled in the region. Come join our team to help Transform Lives and Communities Through Excellent Service!

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance