{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"b913631cfff18b361d3177fc","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b913631cfff18b361d3177fc","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b913631cfff18b361d3177fc","title":"Homeless Services Integrated Care Specialist","description":"POSITION TITLE: Homeless Services Integrated Care Specialist\nFLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt\nREPORTS TO: Clinical Coordinator of Homeless Services\nPOSITION SUPERVISED: N/A\nPOSITION OVERVIEW: The Homeless Services Integrated Care Specialist (ICS) provides short-term case management to homeless consumers with the overall objective of securing and maintaining housing, along with access and engagement to mental health services. The ICS will support consumers at the Second Light Shelter & Services with improving their independent living skills and manage the symptoms of their mental illness. The ICS will collaborate with homeless service providers at the Second Light Shelter & Services to meet consumers’ needs where they are and assist them with developing goals to exit homelessness.\nESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:\nEngaging with Second Light Shelter and Services consumers at least 60% of hours worked daily.\nEmpowers consumers by utilizing trauma informed care, harm reduction and client centered approaches.\nMaintains accurate and timely documentation of service provision in either Electronic Health Record (EHR) or Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). Completes progress notes daily in a manner that individualizes each note, reflecting appropriate interventions and progress towards goals.\nEnsures completion treatment plans timely and as needed – for consumers open to MHA programs. Complete all assessments associated with treatment plan reviews. Use a Client Centered approach, ensuring individualized treatment goals.\nWorks with consumers to achieve goals established in their individualized treatment plan. Areas of focus should be obtaining housing, employment and basic Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s).\nCollaborate with shelter staff, other homeless service providers and consumers to maintain shelter placement. Assist consumers by providing crisis support and safety planning as needed.\nCollaborate with case managers, outreach workers, housing navigators and healthcare providers to develop and implement holistic service plans. Complete referrals to services as needed.\nServes as a liaison between the consumer and service systems including housing programs, behavioral health, medical providers and legal entities.\nMeets deadlines and ensures accuracy of various reports/paperwork, mileage sheets, and electronic timesheets.\nOTHER POSITION REQUIREMENTS:\nMaintains an acceptable overall attendance record, to include department staff meetings, agency meetings, and training as required. Ensures appropriate notification to supervisor for absences and ensures that work is covered.\nMust have access to a reliable personal vehicle and be able to transport consumers on a regular basis as part of the job essential job responsibilities.\nObtains SOAR Certification and maintains current on SOAR processes to assist consumers with accessing / maintaining eligibility for SSI/SSDI, food stamps and medical insurance.\nMust be willing to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends\nExhibits an appropriate level of technical knowledge for the position.\nProduces quantity of work necessary to meet job requirements.\nWorks well with a team, keeps others informed of information needed. Treats others with respect, maintaining a spirit of cooperation.\nMaintains effective and professional verbal and written interactions with peers, customers, supervisors and other staff. Use diplomacy and tact in dealing with difficult situations or people. Demonstrates effective listening skills. Is receptive to constructive feedback.\nDemonstrates the ability and willingness to handle new assignments, changes in procedures and business requirements. Identify what needs to be done and take appropriate action.\nCompletes assigned work, meets deadlines without reminders/follow-up from supervisor or others.\nPerforms work conscientiously with a high degree of accuracy.\nMeets goals and objectives as mutually agreed upon during last performance review (if applicable).\nPOSITION REQUIREMENTS: The Homeless Services Integrated Care Specialist is expected to have a bachelor’s degree in a human service field or four years of equivalent education and/or experience working in the human services field. Computer literacy required. Preferred areas include knowledge of community resources, housing alternatives and employment services; experience working in the community with individuals who have mental illness and/or substance use disorders; ability to write and communicate verbally in a clear and concise fashion; and the ability to develop and maintain rapport with clients, constituents and staff. Must have a valid driver's license, driving record in good standing, reliable personal transportation, and be able to safely operate and transport consumers using their own vehicle as required by the position. Proof of valid auto insurance is required. Approved mileage will be reimbursed in accordance with company policy.\nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:\nDriving (for purposes of community mobility)\nTyping/data entry, writing\nLifting/carrying up to 30 pounds\nBending/Stooping/Climbing stairs\nAll the above duties and responsibilities are considered essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as a detailed statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisors, subject to reasonable accommodation.\nEEO race, color, religion, sex, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.","company":"Mental Health America Of South Central Kansas","rawCompany":"mental health america of south central kansas","city":"Marienthal","state":"KS","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-15T12:00:44.971Z","occupations":[{"code":"21-1093.00","title":"Social and Human Service Assistants","slug":"social-and-human-service-assistants"},{"code":"21-1023.00","title":"Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers","slug":"mental-health-and-substance-abuse-social-workers"},{"code":"21-1099.00","title":"Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other","slug":"community-and-social-service-specialists-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"624190","title":"Other Individual and Family Services","slug":"other-individual-and-family-services"},{"code":"624229","title":"Other Community Housing Services","slug":"other-community-housing-services"},{"code":"624221","title":"Temporary Shelters","slug":"temporary-shelters"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Homeless Services Integrated Care Specialist","description":"POSITION TITLE: Homeless Services Integrated Care Specialist\nFLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt\nREPORTS TO: Clinical Coordinator of Homeless Services\nPOSITION SUPERVISED: N/A\nPOSITION OVERVIEW: The Homeless Services Integrated Care Specialist (ICS) provides short-term case management to homeless consumers with the overall objective of securing and maintaining housing, along with access and engagement to mental health services. The ICS will support consumers at the Second Light Shelter & Services with improving their independent living skills and manage the symptoms of their mental illness. The ICS will collaborate with homeless service providers at the Second Light Shelter & Services to meet consumers’ needs where they are and assist them with developing goals to exit homelessness.\nESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:\nEngaging with Second Light Shelter and Services consumers at least 60% of hours worked daily.\nEmpowers consumers by utilizing trauma informed care, harm reduction and client centered approaches.\nMaintains accurate and timely documentation of service provision in either Electronic Health Record (EHR) or Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). Completes progress notes daily in a manner that individualizes each note, reflecting appropriate interventions and progress towards goals.\nEnsures completion treatment plans timely and as needed – for consumers open to MHA programs. 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Ensures appropriate notification to supervisor for absences and ensures that work is covered.\nMust have access to a reliable personal vehicle and be able to transport consumers on a regular basis as part of the job essential job responsibilities.\nObtains SOAR Certification and maintains current on SOAR processes to assist consumers with accessing / maintaining eligibility for SSI/SSDI, food stamps and medical insurance.\nMust be willing to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends\nExhibits an appropriate level of technical knowledge for the position.\nProduces quantity of work necessary to meet job requirements.\nWorks well with a team, keeps others informed of information needed. Treats others with respect, maintaining a spirit of cooperation.\nMaintains effective and professional verbal and written interactions with peers, customers, supervisors and other staff. Use diplomacy and tact in dealing with difficult situations or people. Demonstrates effective listening skills. Is receptive to constructive feedback.\nDemonstrates the ability and willingness to handle new assignments, changes in procedures and business requirements. Identify what needs to be done and take appropriate action.\nCompletes assigned work, meets deadlines without reminders/follow-up from supervisor or others.\nPerforms work conscientiously with a high degree of accuracy.\nMeets goals and objectives as mutually agreed upon during last performance review (if applicable).\nPOSITION REQUIREMENTS: The Homeless Services Integrated Care Specialist is expected to have a bachelor’s degree in a human service field or four years of equivalent education and/or experience working in the human services field. Computer literacy required. Preferred areas include knowledge of community resources, housing alternatives and employment services; experience working in the community with individuals who have mental illness and/or substance use disorders; ability to write and communicate verbally in a clear and concise fashion; and the ability to develop and maintain rapport with clients, constituents and staff. Must have a valid driver's license, driving record in good standing, reliable personal transportation, and be able to safely operate and transport consumers using their own vehicle as required by the position. Proof of valid auto insurance is required. Approved mileage will be reimbursed in accordance with company policy.\nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:\nDriving (for purposes of community mobility)\nTyping/data entry, writing\nLifting/carrying up to 30 pounds\nBending/Stooping/Climbing stairs\nAll the above duties and responsibilities are considered essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as a detailed statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisors, subject to reasonable accommodation.\nEEO race, color, religion, sex, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.","datePosted":"2026-07-15T12:00:44.971Z","dateModified":"2026-07-15T12:00:44.971Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Mental Health America Of South Central Kansas","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Marienthal","addressRegion":"KS","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"b913631cfff18b361d3177fc"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b913631cfff18b361d3177fc"}}