Housing Specialist

Job Description: Job Title: Housing Specialist Location: Poplar Bluff, Missouri Department: Recovery Services Employment Type: Full-time Job Summary: Join our compassionate, collaborative team and make a meaningful difference in people's lives as a Housing Specialist. We're seeking an empathetic, resourceful professional who can help transform lives by connecting our clients with stable housing solutions. If you're detail-oriented, have excellent communication skills, and are passionate about advocating for others, this role offers an opportunity to directly impact our community's well-being. In this vital role, you'll work closely with clients to assess their housing needs, coordinate housing placements, and provide ongoing support to help them maintain stable housing. You'll collaborate with our clinical teams, community partners, and the DBH Housing Unit to ensure comprehensive support for our clients' recovery journeys. Poplar Bluff offers a perfect blend of small-town charm and modern amenities, with affordable living costs and abundant outdoor recreational opportunities. Our friendly community provides an ideal setting for both professional growth and personal life balance. The Housing Specialist position offers... Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, generous paid time off, and more Telemedicine – 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits Career Advancement & Wage Growth - Grow in your career with great opportunities for upward mobility and added income Comprehensive Training - Learn and develop skills with our robust on-the-job training Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement Flexible scheduling including some evening hours Community engagement opportunities Direct impact on client success Key Responsibilities: Coordinate and facilitate housing searches, placements, and success coaching for clients Assess clients' housing needs, strengths, and resources to develop effective support strategies Advocate for expanded housing resources and collaborate with community partners Provide experiential training in self-advocacy skills and resource acquisition Participate in clinical team meetings to contribute to client recovery planning Monitor external services to ensure coordinated care Maintain knowledge of community recovery resources and support systems Ensure protection of client rights and dignity Complete necessary documentation and reporting requirements Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, nursing or a closely related field Equivalent experience may be substituted on the basis of one year for each year of required educational training with a base education of a High School Diploma or GED Additional Qualifications: Must complete background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect and fingerprint check Current driver's license, acceptable driving record and current auto insurance required Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to build effective relationships with clients and community partners Problem-solving skills and ability to work independently Must complete all required training at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter Physical Requirements: Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible force frequently Position involves sitting most of the time with occasional walking or standing Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shift As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace. Keywords: housing specialist, social services, case management, community support, housing coordination, recovery services, client advocacy, social work, mental health, behavioral health Position Perks & Benefits: Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness. Brightli is on a Mission: A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients. As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate