Housing Specialist

Who We Are: Central City Health (CCH) has been serving the under-housed and at-risk population in metro Detroit since 1972, by providing integrated healthcare services. Our services include primary and pediatric care, dental care, behavioral and SUD care, supportive housing, and community re-entry services, to name a few. In 2024, our President/CEO, Dr. Kimberly Farrow-Felton received the esteemed Healthcare Hero Award from Crain’s Detroit Business honoring her exceptional contributions to the health and well-being of our community.

Our Mission: To achieve wellness in the community by providing an array of primary and behavioral health care, housing, and substance abuse services with dignity and respect.

Our Core Values: CCH is guided by a set of values in fulfilling our mission.

Some of our values include:

• An environment that supports health and recovery.
• Person centered principles in the delivery of care.
• An environment characterized by cultural sensitivity, integrity, teamwork and trust.
• A commitment to service excellence and continuous quality improvement.
• Persons served take both an active part in their treatment and the organization.
• An atmosphere of welcoming and accessibility to people seeking our services that assures “no wrong door.”

You Get:

• 14 Paid Holidays Annually.
• 18 PTO Days (less than 1 Year; 27 Days on 1st Year Anniversary).
• Benefit Coverage after 30 Days: Medical/Dental/Vision/Short-term Disability.
• Company-Paid Life Insurance.
• Retirement Savings 403(b).
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Continuing Education Allowance.

Job Summary:

The Housing Specialist is responsible for linking eligible consumers with relevant resources and locating appropriate housing that meets their needs and is consistent with their treatment goals. Under the direct supervision of the Housing Manager/Director, the Housing Specialist works closely with eligible applicants to coordinate and deliver services that focus on the development of living skills needed to increase independence and obtain housing.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures all actions represents the organization in a highly professional manner.
• Completes assessments to determine housing readiness and independent living skills.
• Provides intensive case management services.
• Serves as the primary point of contact in assisting clients.
• Provides ongoing follow up, basic motivational interviewing and goal setting.
• Assists individuals in searching for appropriate housing.
• Provides individualized, time unlimited follow along services
• Develops a curriculum to assist individuals with independent living skills.
• Documents incidents that impact an individual’s progress.
• Acts as a patient advocate and liaison between the patient/family.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related human services field required.
• Current Michigan Chauffeur’s Driver’s License required
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with the housing/homeless
• Familiarity with Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) HUD Exchange
• Proficient computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office, EHR
• Experience working with patients exhibiting severe and persistent mental illness
• Ability to work with staff and others involved in the delivery of service to patients.
• Experience in managing multiple tasks simultaneously and meeting critical deadlines.
• Must maintain confidentiality relating to treatment in accordance with HIPAA.

“This is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position. As with everything in life, things change. The tasks and responsibilities can be changed, added to, removed, amended, deleted, and modified at any time by the organization. CCH is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all candidates and team members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, height, weight, marital status, gender identity expression, disability status, protected veteran, or other legally protected status by state or federal law. At CCH the health and safety of our employees is our top priority. Vaccination has been proven to play a critical role in combating COVID-19. As a result, CCH prefers that employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19; however, it is not required.”

Central City Health will be recognized in the community as a premier provider of accessible comprehensive behavioral and physical health care, substance abuse services, and housing opportunities that lead consumers toward self-sustainability. Our mission is to achieve wellness in the community by providing an array of primary and behavioral health care, housing and substance abuse services with dignity and respect.Vision