Job Description:

Job Title: The Housing Specialist

Location: Farmington, MO

Department: ICTS

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:
Are you passionate about making a real impact in the lives of others? Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Housing Specialist and help individuals find stability, independence, and hope. If you're someone who is motivated by service, driven by purpose, and excited to be a part of meaningful change, this could be the perfect fit for you.

In this role, you will assist clients in finding and maintaining supportive and affordable housing, working closely with the DBH Housing Unit and local resources. You’ll assess client needs, coordinate housing placements, and empower individuals with tools for long-term success. Your ability to build connections and advocate for services will play a key part in helping others thrive.

This position offers…
· Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost 
· Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
· Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
· Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
· Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

Key Responsibilities:
· Coordinate and support clients in their housing search and placement, advocating for affordable and supportive housing options
· Assess housing needs, strengths, and resources of clients and develop individualized support plans
· Provide coaching and training to promote housing stability and self-advocacy
· Collaborate with internal teams and community partners, including the DBH Housing Unit
· Refer clients to appropriate community services and advocate for access and quality
· Monitor and ensure coordination of services from external providers
· Participate in clinical team meetings to align on recovery plans and housing support
· Educate clients in accordance with rehabilitation and discharge plans
· Represent the organization at community events and committees as needed
· Adhere to organizational policies, procedures, and expectations
· Contribute to staff development activities and attend required meetings
· Provide services during weekends or evenings as needed

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, nursing, or a closely related field
· Equivalent experience may be substituted on a one-year-for-one-year basis for educational training, with a minimum of a High School Diploma or GED

Additional Qualifications:
· Must be at least 18 years of age
· Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance required
· Must successfully complete background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint check
· Strong written and verbal communication skills
· Ability to follow directions, accept supervision, and establish effective relationships
· Must be able to apply common-sense understanding to solve problems and communicate effectively with residents, staff, families, and community partners

Physical Requirements
· Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, or pull objects
· Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing or writing throughout the work shift
· Primarily sedentary work involving sitting, with occasional walking or standing

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.