JOB REQUIREMENTS: To apply for this position, scroll down to the bottom of this page and click the button that reads: \"APPLY NOW\" Returning Applicant? Wisconsin Community Services is an ). Housing Specialist - CCS Ancillary Job Code:2023-SPECIALI-028 Location:Milwaukee Department:CCS Ancillary Services FT/PT Status:Full Time Job Responsibilities: Position Summary: The Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) Housing Specialist position serves as a member of the CCS team providing housing services and advocacy for individuals enrolled in CCS. The Housing Specialist serves people at various stages of their recovery from mental health, substance use, and co-occurring needs by embracing the person\'s strengths to meet their housing needs. The Housing Specialist focuses on navigating the Milwaukee County housing system and advocating for the housing needs of the people enrolled in CCS. Essential Functions: Act as a member of the CCS team providing services to people with mental health, substance use, and co-occurring needs. Provide comprehensive housing services to people enrolled in CCS including locating housing resources, navigating housing system in Milwaukee County, and advocating for housing needs. Build off the person\'s strengths to meet their individualized recovery needs.All services will be person centered and directed by the individual being served. Utilize various methods to serve people; including, but not limited to: role modeling; monitoring; mentoring; supervision; assistance; and, cueing. Provide services in the community (including people\'s homes) and other community locations. Participate as a team member in recovery team meetings with the individual to create individual recovery plans, identify and prioritize goals, and monitor progress toward meeting identified needs. Appropriately document all contact with the people being served and team members to adhere to program requirements. Responsible for accurate documentation and maintaining a case file as required by agency policy, government regulations, and applicable local, state, and federal codes. Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-service training, seminars, and conferences as required. Responsible for maintaining flexibility in daily work schedule to adequately meet program needs. Responsible for adhering to agency policies and procedures while carrying out daily responsibilities. Other Duties and Responsibilities: Ensure people are able to get transportation to all CCS related appointments Other job-related duties as may be necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the position Job Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Significant knowledge of housing resources in Milwaukee County and direct experience serving people and advocating for housing needs.Knowledge and skills to work with a mental health and substance use recovery population;... For full info follow application link. Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Disability/Vet) ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/4503C49A2E784081