Share Email Opening Title Landlord Liaison & Mediator - FernO  Description Purpose: Wyandot BHN is seeking a dedicated Landlord Liaison & Mediator to join our adult Housing Stabilization Services team! This position works to build positive landlord relationships in the community and provides education to both landlords and community partners on all KWH housing programs and services. This position primarily works with community partners and landlords for the benefit of Wyandot BHN clients and to promote housing quality and affordability in the Wyandotte County community. Accountabilities: Maintains positive relationships with current landlords for the KWH housing programs and throughout the community for the benefit of vulnerable people in the Wyandotte County community. Meet or exceed departmental goals and expectations. Identifies, engages and educates potential new landlords in the community. Point of contact for current landlords for tenant recruitment and processes and assists new landlords in the process for inspections,deposits and rental payments. Be an advocate for clients and landlords in the mediation process in the event of tenant issues and impending eviction. Be a point of contact for a landlord mitigation fund administered through the Kansas City, Kansas Housing Authority. Develop and maintain positive, effective working relationships with other staff members, volunteers, donors, vendors, and other internal resource relationships critical to the efficient and effective operation of the organization. Develop and expand positive working relationships with current referral sources and related external partners, and continue to seek out additional community services and benefits which may be of value to clients served. Uphold and ensure all activities and conduct are compliant with internal policies, as well as all relevant laws and regulations. Model the values and the mission of the organization at all times, and act as good stewards of the organization’s resources. Proactively seek out and engage in professional development activities in order to remain current with best practices. Demonstrate behaviors that contribute to team cohesion and result in a positive, effective work team environment. Work closely with clients and landlords to ensure understanding of lease obligations to promote housing retention. Ensure inspections of apartments for new move-in are completed as necessary. Work closely with housing partners and landlords as needed to promote client’s housing stability and ensure grant requirements are fulfilled. Suggest other agency resources that might benefit the clients (peer support, vocational services, and outpatient services) to internal and external case management services team for referral and connection. Complete all required documentation thoroughly, on time and according to agency standards (weekly EMR documentation to assure care coordination with all members of client’s treatment team) Collaborate with behavioral health treatment team and or all internal and external service providers assisting assigned clients. Support Program Manager in the collection of all required program documentation. Uphold confidentiality Ensure compliance with landlord laws and federal regulations. Qualifications: Professional Prior experience working with diverse populations, specifically with adults with severe and persistent mental illness, people with substance use disorders, and people who are homeless or formerly homeless. Ability to establish relationships with individuals and organizations of influence within the social services community, including civic groups, charitable agencies, related government entities, fundraising sources, etc. Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Education Bachelor’s degree in the human services field, with emphasis preferably in social work, psychology, rehabilitation or related field, or four years of equivalent experience in community mental health. Physical/Environmental/Other Valid driver’s license, liability insurance. Work in an often stressful environment, including availability to respond to crisis situations at all times (nights, weekends, holidays, etc.). Ability to effectively use all devices, equipment, computer systems required to fulfill the essential functions of this position. Must meet all relevant licensing, credentialing, etc. requirements.   Position Requirements   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Shift Days   Hours M-F 8:30AM-5:00PM   Pay Range Starting at 52,000k yearly   Division Kim Wilson Housing   Number of Openings 1   About the Organization Wyandot Behavioral Health Network (Wyandot BHN) is a family of organizations serving the behavioral health needs of Wyandotte County, Kansas, and beyond. Our network of organizations provides resources for adults, children and families in need of behavioral health services; individuals experiencing homelessness; assistance with housing, employment, and other needs. Wyandot BHN organizations include: • Kim Wilson Housing, Inc. - Supportive housing program • RSI - 24/7 Crisis Center • PACES - Children & adolescents behavioral health care center • Wyandot Center - Adult behavioral health care center   EOE Statement Wyandot Behavioral Health Network's family of organizations: Kim Wilson Housing, PACES, RSI and Wyandot Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Wyandot Behavioral Health Network to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender (to include orientation, identity or expression), disability, handicap, age, or any other basis prohibited by law. Any act of retaliation or discrimination against any person who has filed a complaint or assisted or participated in any investigation involving a complaint is prohibited.   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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