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County of Muskegon

Housing Specialist

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What they do

A Social or Human Services Specialist identifies and arranges community services for clients. Can involve coordination of services for people with disabilities or those in recovery. They may also coordinate housing or job training assistance for immigrants, veterans, former inmates or families in crisis and can be involved in advocating for client needs.

$49,424 / year median in Michigan

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

A Housing Specialist/MI, with detailed instruction, completes applications and assessments of eligibility for housing programs; completes SOAR applications and conducts outreach, linking and coordinating services with homeless individuals. An employee in this class documents in the HMIS system and tracking system for housing programs and locates, places and follows-up with consumers in housing programs and perform related duties as assigned.
Required Minimum Entrance Qualifications:
1. Must be a high school graduate or have passed the General Educational Development Examination (GED); ANDHave a minimum of one (1) year of paid, volunteer or internship experience working with those with mental illness.2. Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders valued.3. Possess a valid Michigan driver's license.4. Must have reliable transportation that may have to be used to carry out job duties of this classification.
NOTE:
The recruitment for this position utilizes assessment(s) in order to match candidate foundational competencies, personality, and job fit to those required for the position. Physical Conditions /
Work Location:
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES A
Housing Specialist/MI performs generally sedentary work activities requiring the lifting of objects weighing thirty-five (35) pounds or less.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
An employee in this class generally works in the HealthWest Administrative offices although travel to locations within the County may be required.
Additional Information:
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XF431 EVALUATION CONTENT
Applicants for County employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position. When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check. Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.
APPLICANT REVIEW PROCEDURE
Any applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the County regarding the applicant's employment application. Inquiries should be directed to the County Human Resources Department. PURPOSE The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the County system. For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications. This list remains in effect for three months unless exhausted or extended.
MUSKEGON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER MUSKEGON COUNTY HAS ADOPTED A VETERANS PREFERENCE POLICY THAT RECOGNIZES QUALIFYING MILITARY
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