Tenancy Support Specialist (KRCC - Breathitt County)
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onPeacock Lane, Breathitt County, Kentucky, 41339, United States
About the Role
The Tenancy Supports Specialist plays a vital role in implementing the Kentucky 1915(i) RISE Initiative, which expands Medicaid services for individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and/or a co-occurring Substance Use Disorder (SUD). This position focuses on helping participants secure and maintain stable housing, promoting independence, recovery, and community integration.
You will partner with housing authorities, landlords, and community partners to facilitate housing access. Your day-to-day involves assisting individuals in identifying, securing, and maintaining safe and affordable housing while providing tenancy support services such as lease negotiation, landlord mediation, and eviction prevention. You will also educate participants on tenant rights and responsibilities and support them in developing essential skills for independent living, including budgeting, hygiene, and home maintenance. Regular home visits will be conducted to assess housing stability and provide ongoing support.
About the Team
This role is based at Kentucky River Community Care/Breathitt Complex, where the team is dedicated to expanding access to critical behavioral health and housing support services within the community.
Equal Opportunity
Kentucky River Community Care is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Peacock Lane, Breathitt County, Kentucky, 41339, United States
Kentucky
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleAssist individuals in identifying, securing, and maintaining safe and affordable housing
- check_circleProvide tenancy support services including lease negotiation, landlord mediation, and eviction prevention
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Housing Support, Case Management, Behavioral Health, Lease Negotiation, Landlord Mediation, Eviction Prevention, Budgeting, Home Maintenance.
Education: High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
Frequently asked questions about Tenancy Support Specialist (KRCC - Breathitt County) at Kentucky River Community Care
What does a Tenancy Support Specialist (KRCC - Breathitt County) at Kentucky River Community Care do?expand_more
In this Tenancy Support Specialist (KRCC - Breathitt County) at Kentucky River Community Care role, you will assist individuals in identifying, securing, and maintaining safe and affordable housing; provide tenancy support services including lease negotiation, landlord mediation, and eviction prevention; educate participants on tenant rights and responsibilities; and coordinate with housing authorities, landlords, and community partners to facilitate housing access.
What are the requirements for this Tenancy Support Specialist (KRCC - Breathitt County) role?expand_more
Kentucky River Community Care is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred; and 1 year of experience in housing support, case management, or behavioral health preferred.
Where is the Tenancy Support Specialist (KRCC - Breathitt County) role at Kentucky River Community Care located?expand_more
Tenancy Support Specialist (KRCC - Breathitt County) at Kentucky River Community Care is based in Peacock Lane, Breathitt County, Kentucky, 41339, United States. This is a on-site role.