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Location Jackson, Kentucky

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Job Description

Position: Tenancy Supports Specialist/Outreach Worker 2/Life Skills Coach 

Summary: The Tenancy Supports Specialist plays a vital role in implementing the Kentucky 1915(i) RISE Initiative, which expands Medicaid services for individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and/or a co-occurring Substance Use Disorder (SUD). This position focuses on helping participants secure and maintain stable housing, promoting independence, recovery, and community integration

Company/Location: Kentucky River Community Care/Breathitt Complex

Employment type: Regular Full-Time

Credentials: High school diploma or GED required.  Bachelor's degree preferred.

Special skills: 1 year of experience in housing support, case management, or behavioral health preferred.

Primary functions:

  • Assist individuals in identifying, securing, and maintaining safe and affordable housing.
  • Provide tenancy support services including lease negotiation, landlord mediation, and eviction prevention.
  • Educate participants on tenant rights and responsibilities.
  • Coordinate with housing authorities, landlords, and community partners to facilitate housing access.
  • Support participants in developing skills for independent living (e.g., budgeting, hygiene, home maintenance).
  • Conduct regular home visits to assess housing stability and provide ongoing support.

Shift/Days and Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pm.

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Posting ID: 1289213966 Posted: 2026-08-26 Job Title: Tenancy Support Specialist Outreach