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As a Housing Counselor, you will work in a supportive housing setting in Burlington County, NJ.

Schedule: 8:30am to 5:00pm with half hour lunch.

Responsibilities:

Perform outreach, engagement and assessment to enroll consumers in program services

Maintain knowledge of each consumer and share knowledge with other team members through active participation in team meetings, regular review of consumer s case record to ensure optimal responsiveness by staff to client s changing needs, consult with other staff regarding treatment plan, and regular progress updates to other staff concerning work performed on consumer s behalf

Assist client in finding, selecting and furnishing affordable housing of their choice and complete all necessary subsidiary documentation; ensure documentation is provided to DMHAS and other funding sources

Assist residents in understanding their rights and responsibilities under a tenant lease arrangement and mange disputes with other residents or landlords

Assess with clients strengths and skill deficits related to independent living; assisting clients in acquiring needed skills before and after placement in their new homes

Assist and link clients in learning about their neighborhoods (banks, stores, transportation, recreational opportunities and other community supports)

Provide supportive counseling and assist consumers in problem solving

Collaborate with consumers, family members and other providers to develop service plans

Transport consumers and teach them how to take public transportation

Provide services including but not limited to psycho-education and support, symptom assessment and management, family/significant other education and support, consumer advocacy and activities of daily living

Provide crisis intervention as needed

Provide therapeutic rehabilitative skill development

Benefits:

Competitive salary

Medical and dental insurance

Vision plan

Retirement plan

Flexible spending plan

EXCELLENT time benefits

Opportunity for personal and career growth

Team oriented environment – we practice the FISH! Philosophy

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a behavioral health related discipline

Experience in the mental health field preferred.

Vaccination required per EO 283 as applies to all healthcare facilities

All positions require a valid driver s license in good standing, pre-employment drug screening. Oaks Integrated Care considers applicants for all positions without regard to: race; color; religion; sex; national origin; age; sexual orientation; marital or veteran status; the presence of a medical condition, genetic information or handicap, unrelated to performing the tasks of the job; or any other legally protected status.