Housing Specialist (Remote in Iowa)
Company: Molina Healthcare
Location: Council Bluffs
Posted on: January 14, 2023
Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION Job Summary Molina Healthcare Services (HCS)
works with members, providers and multidisciplinary team members to
assess, facilitate, plan and coordinate an integrated delivery of
care across the continuum, including behavioral health and
long-term care, for members with high need potential. HCS staff
work to ensure that patients progress toward desired outcomes with
quality care that is medically appropriate and cost-effective based
on the severity of illness and the site of service.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Serves as a community-based housing specialist within Molina's
Healthcare Services, Care Management department.
- Assists with housing search and placement along with leveraging
supportive services that will assist members at risk of
homelessness with maintaining permanent housing and promoting
self-sufficiency, including integration into the community.
- Assists with advocacy efforts related to broad-based solutions
to help reduce barriers for members to access affordable
housing.
- Provides a variety of office and field activities to manage and
monitor a rapid re-housing/ transition-in-place program for
members.
- Conducts intake interviews and assesses housing barriers of
members experiencing homelessness to determine the member's housing
and service needs, goals and eligibility.
- Assists members with development of a strength-based,
solution-focused individualized goal and action plan that promotes
permanent housing and self-sufficiency.
- Develops an effective, timely referral network for the member
to help ensure ongoing direction and support as needed (e.g.,
community agencies for assistance with budget counseling and
education).
- Provides a resource for mediation and advocacy with landlords
on the member's behalf to develop a workable plan to obtain and/or
maintain housing.
- Participates in housing collaborative and other housing
outreach events with the purpose of expanding resource base.
- Creates and maintains consistent communication channels, both
verbal and written, between involved parties (e.g., tenant,
landlord, referral source, collaborating agencies and public
housing authorities).
- Participates in the interdisciplinary care team (ICT) of
members needing supportive housing services.
- Provides information and referral assistance regarding
available support from appropriate social service agencies and/or
community programs by maintaining a housing resource guide.
- Conducts proactive follow-up home visits to ensure stability
and further progress towards member self-sufficiency, which may
include support, advocacy, reducing isolation, listening, problem
solving, and identification of resources to assist with
reintegration of member into the community.
- Maintains accurate daily log records, monthly outcome reports,
and files for each client. Collects and reports program data as
required.
- 5 - 25% local travel required. JOB QUALIFICATIONS Required
Education Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent combination of education
and relevant experience in lieu of degree) Required Experience
- Minimum 2 years' experience working with underserved or special
needs populations, with varied health, economic and educational
circumstances.
- Experience with affordable housing and/or related community
resources and social services.
- Knowledge of applicable state and federal
guidelines/regulations (e.g., the Fair Housing Act and the rights
of people with disabilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973). Required License, Certification, Association Must
have valid driver's license with good driving record and be able to
drive within applicable state or locality with reliable
transportation. Preferred Education Bachelor's Degree in a human
services or healthcare-related field. Preferred Experience
- Bilingual based on community need.
- Familiarity with healthcare systems/processes, NCQA, and
Interqual a plus.
- Knowledge of community-specific culture.
- Experience developing care/case management plans.
- Preferred License, Certification, Association
- Current Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification preferred
(mandated in Ohio).
- Medical Assistant Certification To all current Molina
employees: If you are interested in applying for this position,
please apply through the intranet job listing. Molina Healthcare
offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina
Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V. Pay
Range: $18.04 - $35.17 an hour* *Actual compensation may vary from
posting based on geographic location, work experience, education
and/or skill level. #PJHPO #LI-BEMORE
Keywords: Molina Healthcare, Council Bluffs , Housing Specialist (Remote in Iowa), Other , Council Bluffs, Iowa
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