Housing Support Specialist III

Job overview

The Housing Support Specialist III role is onsite in Richmond, VA; compensation is not specified. The position supports the Region 4 Discharge Assistance Program, which helps adults transition from state hospitals to community settings through person-centered, recovery-based services. The specialist coordinates regional housing initiatives and discharge assistance processes. By reviewing plans, supporting regional partners, and monitoring housing outcomes and program performance, the role helps address discharge barriers and support community placements.

What you'll do

• Review regional Discharge Assistance Plan requests
• facilitate quarterly DAP scrub meetings
• complete monthly one-time DAP reports
• serve as primary contact for DAP submissions
• oversee use of the DAP residential rate tool
• lead bi-monthly regional liaison meetings and provide training and support
• collaborate with hospital liaisons and regional partners on discharge barriers and community placements
• collect and analyze housing outcome and program-performance data.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

housing support specialist iii

richmond va

richmond behavioral health authority

full-time

discharge assistance program

housing programs

community placement

state hospital discharge

regional coordination

program reporting

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The program is a payor of last resort and requires exploration of other income and funding sources before funding requests are submitted.

About the employer

Richmond Behavioral Health Authority is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.