Housing Specialist - Next Step, Geauga County - Full-Time, Week Days, Second Shift
Axess Family Services, Inc.·Aquilla, Ohio
Axess Family Services, Inc.·Aquilla, Ohio
The Housing Specialist manages the homeless emergency crisis line, conducts assessments, and coordinates referrals to housing resources. They are also responsible for admitting individuals to the shelter and maintaining client documentation.
Description Housing Specialist Next Step, Geauga County Full-Time, 40 Hours/Week $17.00/Hour Schedule: Week Days, Second Shift
Answers homeless emergency crisis line to conduct assessments, explore housing options and directly coordinate referrals to appropriate resources. Under the direction of the Program Director, admits homeless persons to shelter when space is available. Must be able to work alone and perform all job functions.
Supervisor: Program Director
This position requires compliance with AFS’ written standards, including its Compliance Program and Standards of Conduct and policies and procedures. Such compliance will be an element considered as part of the regular performance evaluation.
Failure to comply with AFS’ Written Standards, which may include the failure to report any conduct or event that potentially violates legal or compliance requirements or AFS’ Written Standards or, for managers and supervisors, fails to detect non-compliant conduct where reasonable efforts would have resulted in detection, will be met by the enforcement of disciplinary action, up to and including possible termination, in accordance with AFS’ Compliance Program Policy and Procedure: Addressing Instances of Non-Compliance through Appropriate Disciplinary Actions.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, and use hands to finger handle or feel; to talk; or hear.
The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
The employee must be able to frequently lift up to 25 pounds.
The employee may occasionally be required to lift 25 to 50 pounds; however, this is not essential; duties may be shifted to accommodate lifting restrictions.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less). The employee will occasionally be working near moving mechanical parts, be exposed to outdoor weather conditions and exposed to a risk of electrical shock while running the copier, printer, other standard equipment and answering the telephone. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate. Stress level can be high at times.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.
Market context
Behavioral health roles in Ohio are typically in steady demand as employers seek clinicians who can support outpatient, community, and integrated care settings. These positions are competitive because they often require a master’s degree and a valid clinical license, and candidates should note that the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time. Before applying, confirm licensure fit and prepare examples of direct client care, crisis response, or care coordination.