Housing Specialist - Justice

Description

The Housing Specialist - Justice helps people with Criminal justice involvement secure and maintain stable housing after incarceration. The role combines housing advocacy, case management, landlord engagement and community resource coordination.

Full time - Hourly- Days

Responsibilities 

• Conducts housing assessments and Identify barriers to housing placement.

• Develop individualized housing plans and assist clients in achieving housing goals.

• locate affordable housing opportunities and maintain a database of available units.

• Build and maintain relationships with landlords, property managers, housing authorities, and community partners.

• Educate landlords about reentry programs and advocate for clients with criminal records.

• Assist clients in identifying, applying for, and utilizing housing vouchers and rental assistance programs to secure permanent housing.

• Assist clients with housing applications, lease agreements, and required documentation

• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of housing voucher programs, and rental assistance resources, including Housing Choice (section 8) vouchers, emergency housing assistance, rapid rehousing program. and local subsidy programs.

• Coordinate with housing authorities and voucher administrators to support timely voucher issuance. lease-up. and housing retention.

• Provide tenancy education, including budgeting, lease compliance, and tenant fights and responsibilities.

• Mediate disputes between tenants and landlords and intervene to prevent evictions.

• Collaborate with clinical team, case managers., parole/probation officers and Adult Recovery Team to address employment, behavioral health, substance use and other barriers to housing stability.

• Maintain accurate clients records, case notes, and program reports.

• Conduct home-visits and follow up services to support housing retention.

• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Who is Axiom Care?

Founded in 2012, Axiom Care is a Phoenix-based behavioral health organization that aims to ensure every Arizonan has access to compassionate, effective substance use treatment. With facilities in Maricopa and Pinal Counties, we offer comprehensive services including 24/7 observation, inpatient detoxification, residential treatment, outpatient treatment, and recovery housing with a focus on underserved populations.

Beyond our full-continuum community programs, we proudly operate specialty programs for the justice-involved (in partnership with ADCRR), for members of the Navajo Nation (in partnership with the Navajo Department of Health), and for Veterans (McCain Veteran Center).

Together, we’re building a future where compassionate care is accessible to all – come be a part of it!

What we offer

· Medical, Dental, and Vision

· 401(k) with up to 3.5% match

· Paid time off (PTO), paid sick time, and paid holidays

· Tuition Reimbursement

· Reimbursement for CMEs

· Free criminal record clearance for eligible justice-impacted staff through a partnership with Rasa Legal

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

· Voluntary benefits including group term life, voluntary term life, AD&D, short term disability, and accident coverage

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:  

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills. 
• Strong case management, advocacy and crisis intervention skills. 
• Proficient computer literacy. 
• Excellent communication, documentation, and relationship building abilities 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging, and effectively with diverse populations and community partners.  
• Working knowledge of HIPAA PHI security requirements. 
• Must be able to prioritize, multi-task, and problem-solve efficiently. 
• Prior experience working in a behavioral health or recovery setting in either case management or discharge planning role preferred. 

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Criminal Justice, Sociology, or a related field (or equivalent experience) 
• Experience working with justice-involved, homeless, or vulnerable populations.  
• Knowledge of fair housing laws, landlord-tenant regulations, and housing assistance programs.  
• Knowledge of HUD, Section 8, supportive housing and housing voucher programs.  
• Motivational interviewing or trauma-informed care training.  
• Current CPI training certification required within 30 days of hire. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.  

Disclaimer 

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements.  Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions