Mental Health Center of Denver
Housing Resource Specialist
Mental Health Center of Denver, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
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Housing Resource Specialists
help consumers find and maintain housing utilizing the HUD Section 8 certificates and vouchers system. Assures that consumers and landlords meet HUD housing guidelines. Assists consumers in finding alternative housing, as needed. Learn more about WellPower: $25/hr WellPower is committed to fair and equitable hiring with salaries based on relevant factors, such as work experience, education, and certification/licensure (rather than wage history). Toward the principle of equal pay for equal work, we post and hire within defined hiring salary ranges. We ask all applicants to carefully review the hiring salary range for each posted job opportunity, as we will not hire outside the predetermined range. Complete all paperwork required for HUD or other programs on a timely basis Act as liaison between tenant and landlord. Provide information on vacancies, help to negotiate leases with landlords; fill vacancies in a timely manner. Assist in assuring housing quality standards. Maintain communication with case management staff concerning tenant status. Assess tenants’ potential for living independently and coordinate/monitor support systems as needed. Respond to issues raised by tenants, landlords, and clinical staff relating to housing issues. Monitor housing needs. Maintain familiarity with contract law as it relates to apartment leasing. Help consumers facilitate resolutions of landlord disputes and evictions. Maintain rental assistance caseload in accordance with WellPower standards and HUD regulations, policies, and procedures. Facilitate interaction between consumers, clinicians, and non-WellPower housing providers as required. Support the Housing Resource Coordinator with landlord recruitment, training, and client referrals. Maintain a trauma-informed environment of wellbeing. Perform other duties as assigned including assisting performance of other departmental functions. Requirements & Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, human services, or other related degree is required. Experience: Experience with Section 8 housing, low-income housing, or similar equivalent experience preferred. Licensure/Certification/Registration: (may be obtained on the job) Registered and proficient in the HUD Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) web-based computer system Certified to perform HUD Housing Quality Standards inspections Upon 2 years of experience using the Colorado Division of Housing (DOH) Elite Super User computer system, employee base salary shall be increased by $1 per hour One year experience using the Colorado Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) performing intakes, exits, updates, and reports One year experience administering the various WellPower rental assistance programs Why else might you want to consider working at WellPower? Named Top Workplace - we have been named a Top Workplace by the Denver Post for ten consecutive years Champion Social Justice Causes - we are committed to ending anti-Black racism in our community 9 Paid Holidays – including Juneteenth, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and more Robust Benefits Package – our benefits start at 30 hours per week and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a retirement match Employee Resource Groups – our ERGs offer a chance to connect, address workplace challenges, and get support from individuals who share similar characteristics or life experiences Gainsharing – we offer a bonus to employees if the organization meets certain requirements for the year $52,000/year minimum wage for all employees – we believe that our employees should earn a livable wage conducive to the cost of living in Denver, Colorado Free Licensure Supervision – for LCSWs/LPCs/LMFTs Sports Leagues – we offer a variety of activities for our employees, including bowling, dragon boat racing, volleyball leagues, and more Tuberculosis (TB) screening and testing is required
and must be completed prior to hire (i.e., preplacement), and maintained during employment. About the company
The Mental Health Center of Denver is a place for recovery, resilience, and well-being, recognized nationally as a model for community behavioral healthcare.
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help consumers find and maintain housing utilizing the HUD Section 8 certificates and vouchers system. Assures that consumers and landlords meet HUD housing guidelines. Assists consumers in finding alternative housing, as needed. Learn more about WellPower: $25/hr WellPower is committed to fair and equitable hiring with salaries based on relevant factors, such as work experience, education, and certification/licensure (rather than wage history). Toward the principle of equal pay for equal work, we post and hire within defined hiring salary ranges. We ask all applicants to carefully review the hiring salary range for each posted job opportunity, as we will not hire outside the predetermined range. Complete all paperwork required for HUD or other programs on a timely basis Act as liaison between tenant and landlord. Provide information on vacancies, help to negotiate leases with landlords; fill vacancies in a timely manner. Assist in assuring housing quality standards. Maintain communication with case management staff concerning tenant status. Assess tenants’ potential for living independently and coordinate/monitor support systems as needed. Respond to issues raised by tenants, landlords, and clinical staff relating to housing issues. Monitor housing needs. Maintain familiarity with contract law as it relates to apartment leasing. Help consumers facilitate resolutions of landlord disputes and evictions. Maintain rental assistance caseload in accordance with WellPower standards and HUD regulations, policies, and procedures. Facilitate interaction between consumers, clinicians, and non-WellPower housing providers as required. Support the Housing Resource Coordinator with landlord recruitment, training, and client referrals. Maintain a trauma-informed environment of wellbeing. Perform other duties as assigned including assisting performance of other departmental functions. Requirements & Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, human services, or other related degree is required. Experience: Experience with Section 8 housing, low-income housing, or similar equivalent experience preferred. Licensure/Certification/Registration: (may be obtained on the job) Registered and proficient in the HUD Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) web-based computer system Certified to perform HUD Housing Quality Standards inspections Upon 2 years of experience using the Colorado Division of Housing (DOH) Elite Super User computer system, employee base salary shall be increased by $1 per hour One year experience using the Colorado Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) performing intakes, exits, updates, and reports One year experience administering the various WellPower rental assistance programs Why else might you want to consider working at WellPower? Named Top Workplace - we have been named a Top Workplace by the Denver Post for ten consecutive years Champion Social Justice Causes - we are committed to ending anti-Black racism in our community 9 Paid Holidays – including Juneteenth, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and more Robust Benefits Package – our benefits start at 30 hours per week and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a retirement match Employee Resource Groups – our ERGs offer a chance to connect, address workplace challenges, and get support from individuals who share similar characteristics or life experiences Gainsharing – we offer a bonus to employees if the organization meets certain requirements for the year $52,000/year minimum wage for all employees – we believe that our employees should earn a livable wage conducive to the cost of living in Denver, Colorado Free Licensure Supervision – for LCSWs/LPCs/LMFTs Sports Leagues – we offer a variety of activities for our employees, including bowling, dragon boat racing, volleyball leagues, and more Tuberculosis (TB) screening and testing is required
and must be completed prior to hire (i.e., preplacement), and maintained during employment. About the company
The Mental Health Center of Denver is a place for recovery, resilience, and well-being, recognized nationally as a model for community behavioral healthcare.
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