V

Housing Support Specialist

VOAOK
Full-time
On-site
Tulsa

Job Details Job Location: Tulsa Headquarters - Tulsa, OK 74133 Position Type: Full Time Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services Our work touches the mind, body, heart and ultimately the spirit of those we serve. Some people can’t imagine doing what we do. We can’t imagine not doing it! We are currently seeking a Housing Support Specialist to join our team in Tulsa, OK! Volunteers of America is one of the nation’s largest comprehensive human services organizations with 16,000 mission-driven professionals, dedicated to helping those in need rebuild their lives and reach their full potential. What You Will Do to Change Lives The Housing Support Specialist will cover a set caseload, provide case management, skills training, and referral services for conumers experiencing homelessness or mental health disorders. This position is responsible for completing assessments, service planning, effective coordination of appropriate community services and crisis intervention. In this role you will act as liaison between consumers, their families and service providers. What’s In It For You! $500 Sign-On Bonus Pay up to $17.00/Hour Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off (PTO), Sick Leave, Paid Holidays Employer paid Short Term & Long Term Disability Employee Assistance Program Retirement plan Ask about qualifying for FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Will conduct referral, follow-up, monitoring, and advocacy between consumers and community resources. Able to lead individual and group sessions. Transportation of consumers when required. Complete assessment and provide services according to the Individual Services Plan (ISP). Link consumers and/or their families to appropriate community resources, as necessary. Act as landlord liaison, recruiting new landlords and maintaining relationships with current landlords. Qualifications What You Will Bring: Requires travel, primarily within the Tulsa, OK area. May require occasional travel outside of Tulsa, OK. Ability to be on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including evenings, weekends and holidays. Competent user of all MS Office Suite applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) required. Ability to maintain interpersonal relationships with consumers, their family members, landlords, referral sources, the general public and outside agencies. Strong decision making and organizational skills. Must be self-directed/motivated with sound judgment under stressful situations. Education & Experience Requirements: Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience in human services, behavioral health or related field required. Volunteers of America Oklahoma is an Equal Opportunity, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities employer. Apply today and come be a part of the passion, the mission and the tradition! Learn more about us and apply at www.voaok.org.

Apply now
Share this job