Housing Outreach Specialist

Housing Specialist

Location: This is the field base position in Clark County, WA

The Housing Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing the health plans housing strategy and programs. This includes the approach to assisting individuals in programs in securing accessible, affordable housing through Federal and local programs.

The Housing Specialist will respond to referrals for the target population and assist them with obtaining shelter, accessing basic needs, addressing barriers to housing, accessing needed resources, and obtaining and maintaining housing. This will include developing a Housing Stability Plan and/or assisting with accessing alternative resources that promote housing stability and align with client choice. The Housing Outreach Specialist will maintain a case load, mediate with landlords, collaborate with service providers, keep up to date documentation, and other duties as assigned. The applicant must be able to meet clients in-person in the community to obtain housing in a timely manner and work on their continued housing stability.

How you will make an impact:

• Liaise between housing agencies and the health plan and partner with these agencies to develop and access affordable housing services for members.
• Partner with the CHOICES and ECF lead trainers to develop and implement training specific to affordable housing services in assigned state.
• Support Care Coordinators and Support Coordinators in identifying housing options for members.

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires a minimum of 3 years experience in developing housing and/or housing policy at a local, state or federal level for special populations such as the elderly, people with disability and/or people with mental health challenges to secure accessible, affordable housing through Federal and local programs; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences:

• A bachelor's degree in Social Services or related field highly preferred.
• Experience in Behavioral Health preferred.
• Substance Abuse/Peer Support preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.

For candidates working in person or remotely in the below locations, the salary* range for this specific position is $24.54 to $30.67

Locations: Washington State

In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the company. The company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.

* The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.16 - $31.45 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Experience:

• Case management: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Vancouver, WA 98664: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person