Housing Outreach Liaison
Compass Health Network

Compensation: $20.37/hour

POSITION PURPOSE

To provide Compass Health consumers who are facing housing challenges to locate and connect with programs and services to facilitate positive outcomes and housing stability which promotes a living environment conducive to achieving positive clinical outcomes.

*This position primarily works 8a-4p Monday through Friday. Some flexibility is required to attend trainings or events in the evening.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS – JOB SPECIFIC

• Locate, facilitate, educate and coordinate and leverage available housing programs and resources to assist consumers and clinical support teams in navigating, securing and sustaining positive housing outcomes
• Practice Housing First and other low barrier service delivery models
• Attend local Continuum of Care meetings related to coordinated entry/case conferencing
• Receive referrals from Continuum of Care programs to assist individuals with housing stability
• Outreach to individuals not currently engaged in services who are in a housing crisis or experiencing homelessness
• Refer and transport individuals, as needed, to initial appointments to establish services for employment, behavioral health, substance use, physical health, or other mainstream benefits
• Recruit landlords and build rapport by directly contacting potential landlords to provide information and make referrals to their units. Follow up with landlords about referrals and problem-
• Obtain SOAR certification and assist individuals throughout the SOAR training process
• Assist with the moving on process and meet with tenants to evaluate their readiness to move on to other permanent housing options

EDUCATION

• High School/GED required
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, sociology, psychology or related field preferred

WORK EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Three (3) years relevant case management experience in housing required if Bachelor’s degree is not obtained

Compass Health Network is a nonprofit health care organization offering accessible, comprehensive, & compassionate behavioral health, substance use treatment, family medicine and dental services throughout Missouri. Our network of care includes Royal Oaks Hospital and Adapt of Missouri.  We are both a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC).   Operating only from the highest ethical and professional standards, we provide access to innovative care designed to meet the health needs of the communities we serve.  Our mission is “Inspire Hope.  Promote Wellness.” 

Why join us?

We believe some of the most passionate people in the world work here.  Our dedicated and talented staff are our most valuable asset.  We strive to provide a work environment and services that are inclusive for our patients and our employees.

At Compass Health Network, these are just a few of the benefits that we offer as an organization:

• Competitive benefits
• Advancement opportunities
• Professional development
• Licensure supervision
• Mentor opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarship program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Headspace Access
• Paid time off & Paid Holidays
• NHSC Loan Repayment Participant

We welcome inquiries from qualified individuals who want to be part of a team of hardworking, dedicated and compassionate employees whose work helps us aspire to our vision of full, healthy, productive lives for everyone. We look forward to meeting you!

 Compass Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and an E-Verify participant.