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Housing Specialist - South Bend

Oaklawn Psychiatric Center, South Bend, Indiana, us, 46626

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South Bend, IN

Job Id: 2312

# of Openings: 1

Housing Specialist - South Bend Are you looking for a rewarding and supportive work environment with opportunities to grow? Join Oaklawn, where hope and healing begin, in addressing the mental health needs of our community.

Who We Are Oaklawn provides comprehensive mental health and addictions services for children, adolescents, adults and seniors in St. Joseph and Elkhart Counties in Northern Indiana. Intensive services have become Oaklawn's trademark—what we are known for and where much of our expertise lies. Sponsored by Mennonite Health Services Alliance, it is our philosophy at Oaklawn to treat the whole person—mind, body and spirit. This commitment, along with our faith-based heritage, our excellent staff of 875, our therapeutic environment, and our innovative treatment programs, provide a unique foundation for healing and hope.

What We Offer We offer competitive compensation, extensive training, and career advancement opportunities.

Start earning PTO the day you start

Work life balance

Employee assistance program

Regular supervision to grow clinical/professional skills

What You’ll Do as the Housing Specialist This is a part-time position. Day shift.

Primary duties

Help clients gain access to needed medical, social educational and other services.

Provide direct assistance in gaining access to services, coordination of care, oversight of the entire case and linkage to appropriate services.

Areas of service

Assessment of the eligible individual to determine housing needs

Responsible for accurate and timely documentation related to grant deliverables

Referral and related activities to advocate and assist the individual obtain needed services

Monitoring and follow up of the housing plan

Linkage and networking with court, health care providers, employers and other community agencies

Provide integration and assistance to clients and families to help sustain within the community/least restrictive environment

Accountable for the flow of information within a multidisciplinary team setting

Requirements

High School Diploma / GED required; BA/BS preferred.

Experience with targeted population highly preferred.

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