Housing Management Specialist

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members as a clinical professional on our Medical Management/Health Services team. Centene is a diversified, national organization offering competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.
 

The ideal candidate will have experience working with individuals facing homelessness, substance use issues, or serious mental illness (SMI). Key qualifications include familiarity with fair housing laws, community programs, and HUD-funded initiatives. HMIS (Homeless Management Information System) experience is a plus for this role.

The position involves substantial travel, up to 75%, for community outreach and events in the following regions:

• Elko County
• Carson City, Douglas, Lyon, Storey, Churchill County
• Nye County - Pahrump

Position Purpose: Responsible for supporting housing providers to comply with state and federal housing regulations and evidence based practices related to housing. Responsible for assessing the needs of homeless individuals and families and assisting with obtaining and maintaining permanent housing. Also works with the Housing Administrator to strengthen housing placement and retention efforts for members. This position is remote and works collaboratively with community partners, housing providers, internal care teams, and closed-loop referral systems to coordinate services, support housing placements, and contribute to the success and sustainability of housing initiatives. Additionally, this role will play an active part in supporting the implementation of Nevada Medicaid’s upcoming In Lieu of Services (ILOS) for Housing Supports & Services.

• Collaborate with provider agencies to identify members qualified to receive housing
• Assist members in the housing application process and work with providers to ensure applications and supporting documentation are submitted timely
• Track and obtain available housing resources and implement the processes necessary to assist members with securing and maintaining housing and related services
• Maintain up to date housing database and document all services
• Coordinate with providers to verify members are transitioned to housing placement timely
• Implement housing tools to prioritize placements
• Collaborate with all involved agencies and organizations to facilitate the processing of housing applications.
• Assess the needs of resident families regarding housing and family stability to develop objectives and action steps for obtaining permanent housing
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

The ideal candidate will have experience working with individuals facing homelessness, substance use issues, or serious mental illness (SMI). Key qualifications include familiarity with fair housing laws, community programs, and HUD-funded initiatives. HMIS (Homeless Management Information System) experience is a plus for this role.

The position involves substantial travel, up to 75%, for community outreach and events in the following regions:

• Elko County
• Carson City, Douglas, Lyon, Storey, Churchill County
• Nye County - Pahrump

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in health care related field or equivalent experience. 3+ years experience in servicing adults with SMI or in a health care related field. Experience in non-profit housing services and understanding of Continuum of Care Permanent Supportive Housing and Transitional Housing Programs. Knowledge of fair housing, tenant’s rights, and SAMHSA evidence based practices.

Licenses/Certifications: Current state driver’s license required.

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules.  Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law.  Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act