Do you want to make a positive difference in the lives of people that are challenged with mental illness, substance use disorders, and homelessness? Do you want to join a high-performing team of dedicated professionals who work effectively together, have fun, and share the joy of truly making the word a better place?

Through the dedication and commitment of our staff, Thrive’s clients receive the highest quality of care available, incorporating proven, effective treatment for substance use and mental health disorders.

The ideal candidate will be results-driven, team-and detail-oriented professional who is comfortable working on multiple tasks in a deadline-oriented environment.

GENERAL SUMMARY: This position coordinates individual housing and tenancy sustaining services to Thrive Behavioral Health clients residing in or hoping to reside in affordable housing units. The Specialist must be a motivated and resourceful individual who is sensitive to tenant needs; has excellent service coordination skills, able to build team support; group facilitation skills; and thrives in a relatively independent environment. Must work well with individuals and families who are homeless, at risk for homelessness or who want to remain in affordable, permanent housing.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES/TASKS:

1. Coordinate and conduct assessments of tenants and prospective tenants to establish housing needs in the following areas:

• provide early identification and intervention for behaviors that can jeopardize housing
• educate and train participants as to the role, rights and responsibilities of both the landlord and tenant
• Coach participants on how to develop and maintain key relationships with landlords and property managers to foster successful tenancy
• advocate and provide linkages with community resources to address issues that jeopardize housing
• assist with recertification process
• coordinate with tenant to review, update and modify their housing plan on a regular basis to reflect current needs and address existing or recurring barriers to housing retention

2. Teach housing self-sufficiency skills including how to find furnishings, budgeting, importance of credit, heating and utility assistance and energy conservation, criminal background checks (BCI), housekeeping, safety, as well as addressing hoarding and smoking issues.

3. Assist with developing interactive skills such as how to interview landlords, and how to be a good neighbor.

4. Assist with preparation for move-in and move-out inspections as well as annual Housing Quality Standards inspections.

5. Assist tenants and staff with subsidized housing applications and interviews as well as informal hearing requests.

6. Compile and maintain current information about housing agencies that provide housing ranging from shelters through subsidized and market rent apartments.

7. Understand and be able to advocate on behalf of clients rights regarding fair housing, discrimination, and RI Tenant/Landlord law.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s Degree in the Human Service field. Minimum (2) year experience in Human Service field working with clients with disabilities required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid driver's license and automobile insurance which meets Rhode Island minimum standards required, or the ability to obtain necessary transportation in order to perform the responsibilities/tasks of the job

BENEFITS:

Thrive Behavioral Health provides a friendly/family working environment, whose values include Dignity, Respect, Teamwork and Professional Support and Development. Thrive offers generous benefits after 30 days, PTO, paid holidays, your birthday off and a 401k plan.

If you are excited to join Thrive Behavioral Health, go to https://www.thrivebhri.org/job-opportunities to learn more about our career opportunities.

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