Job Description:
Job Title: Housing Liaison
Location: Columbia, MO
Department: Adult Housing
Employment Type: Full-time
Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Job Summary:
Are you a dedicated individual passionate about helping those in need within your community? Do you want to work in a supportive and dynamic environment where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities or those in recovery? Join our team at Brightli as a Housing Liaison!
Location:
Columbia, Missouri, a thriving city nestled in the heart of Mid Missouri, boasting an array of recreational attractions, restaurants, and entertainment options. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Finger Lakes State Park, kayaking or relaxing on the beach. Take a stroll through the picturesque University of Missouri campus, admiring its historic buildings and vibrant student culture. Indulge in a culinary adventure downtown, where a variety of restaurants await. There is something for everyone in Columbia, Missouri.
Position Perks and Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rate
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
- Friendly and supportive work environment
- Flexible scheduling
- Professional development opportunities
- Recognition and reward programs
- Paid time off and holidays
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
Key Responsibilities:
- Engage individuals with disabilities or those in recovery to assist them in meeting their basic needs, including safe and affordable housing
- Actively assist clients in resolving housing crisis situations and serve as the internal expert on housing resources
- Collaborate with local Continuums of Care to identify individuals experiencing unstable housing and establish a network for supportive and stable housing
- Practice Housing First, harm reduction, and low-barrier service models
- Conduct outreach to households experiencing a housing crisis or homelessness
- Refer and/or transport individuals to services for behavioral health, substance use, physical health, employment, etc.
- Build and strengthen relationships with local landlords, providing education on community programs and referrals
- Connect with referrals from Continuum of Care programs to assist individuals with housing stability
- Assist in applying for benefits utilizing SOAR training
- Participate in state-wide Housing Liaison training and complete timely data collection and entry
Education and/or Experience Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or relevant case management experience in housing; or
- Associate of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support; or
- Qualified to provide Community Support as defined in relevant regulations, including mental health professionals or persons with relevant degrees and experience
- Exceptional knowledge and skill in supportive housing
- Strong ability to communicate effectively with diverse individuals
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and capable of managing multiple tasks effectively
Brightli is on a Mission:
A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, advocate for increased access to mental health and substance use care, and evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet clients' needs.
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.


Position Perks & Benefits:
Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.


Brightli is on a Mission:
A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.
We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expressions, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.
Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.