FHARPS Housing Support Specialist

Job description

FHARPS Housing Support Specialist Full-Time, On-Site (includes community outreach) Hiring Range: $24.94 - $30.55 Per Hour Benefits at a Glance Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) is hiring a Housing Support Specialist to join our Forensic Housing and Recovery Through Peer Services (FHARPS) program. This role empowers, educates, and supports clients who are experiencing serious and persistent mental illness and participating in KMHS housing services. The Housing Support Specialist plays a vital role in helping clients identify and achieve their housing goals, navigating them through eligibility requirements, and building supportive relationships with community housing providers. This position partners with other KMHS programs and external agencies—especially those serving clients involved with the criminal legal system—to secure and maintain stable housing across Kitsap, Clallam, and Jefferson counties. Primary Responsibilities: • Develop individualized, strengths-based housing plans and help clients set and pursue housing goals. • Initiate contact with eligible clients promptly after referral; utilize mobile outreach when necessary. • Update housing plans as client needs evolve. •...