Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Advantage Behavioral Health Systems
Job overview
The Housing Support Specialist at Advantage Behavioral Health Systems provides paraprofessional social services and case management to individuals and families at the Homeless Day Service Center, supporting client stability and access to community resources.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves conducting client intakes and assessments, assisting clients with community resources, providing counseling and skill-building, coordinating social services, maintaining client progress records in HMIS, and performing crisis intervention.
Experience and skills
Requires a bachelor's degree in Social Work, Public Administration, or related field or equivalent experience, a valid driver's license, and personal vehicle access; preferred experience includes 1-3 years in homeless or behavioral health services and proficiency with electronic health records.
Company information
Advantage Behavioral Health Systems provides behavioral health services including homeless support and community mental health programs.
Company overview
Advantage Behavioral Health Systems is a community-based organization that provides mental health, developmental disability, and substance abuse services. They generate revenue through government funding, grants, and service fees. Established in 1983, the company has a long history of offering comprehensive care and support to individuals and families in need. Their mission is to promote the well-being of the community by ensuring access to high-quality behavioral health services.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your experience or education in social work, public administration, or related fields, emphasizing any case management, crisis intervention, or community resource coordination skills relevant to Advantage Behavioral Health Systems' Housing Support Specialist role.
Focus on showcasing your ability to conduct client intakes, assess eligibility for housing assistance, document client progress in systems like HMIS, and facilitate life skills workshops, as these are key aspects of the job description.
Apply through multiple job portals including Advantage Behavioral Health Systems' corporate career site and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and opportunities for consideration.
Connect with current employees or team members in the Homeless Day Service Center or related divisions on LinkedIn, using ice breakers such as asking about their experience working with homeless populations or in behavioral health services, or expressing genuine interest in the impact of their programs.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords from the job description like 'case management,' 'crisis intervention,' 'HMIS,' 'client intake,' 'housing assistance,' and 'life skills workshops' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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