Client Stabilization Specialist

Community Bridges Inc•Mesa, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) Client Stabilization Specialist is a shelter or temporary lodging site-based position with a primary role of working with individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness. The position will ensure individuals or families who are entering shelter or temporary lodging are stabilized. The position will conduct intakes into HMIS, provide education on the rules and responsibilities, resources, and provide overall orientation while in shelter or temporary lodging, The position is responsible for face-to-face visits, perimeter walks, and the escalation of issues impacting the stabilization of individuals or families in shelter or temporary lodging. Client Care Specialists will ensure communication with leadership and Client Care Coordinators on program violations to ensure issues are addressed so individuals or families can stabilize. The Client Care Specialist will communicate with leadership any identified needs of individuals who present with complex substance use, mental health, housing, and medical care needs to ensure the proper coordination of services. The CBI Client Stabilization Specialist is responsible for completing data entry into established data system, including, violations, end of shift notes, and room checks. The position is also responsible for identifying the need for completion of a housing prioritization assessment for all individuals.

Requirements

Highschool diploma or GED is required.
Minimum of 12 months of recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders required.
Valid Identification required
Will complete CBI Peer Certification within 90-days of being hired.
Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card (program specific)

Nice To Haves

1-3 years of full-time health care related work experience where his or her prior experience would provide adequate exposure to both behavioral and medical crisis situations is preferred.
Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) in accordance with A.A.C. R9-10-101.33 and CBI Clinical Policies and Procedures is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Conduct intakes into HMIS
Provide education on the rules and responsibilities, resources, and provide overall orientation while in shelter or temporary lodging
Conduct face-to-face visits and perimeter walks
Escalate issues impacting the stabilization of individuals or families in shelter or temporary lodging
Communicate with leadership and Client Care Coordinators on program violations
Communicate with leadership any identified needs of individuals who present with complex substance use, mental health, housing, and medical care needs to ensure the proper coordination of services
Complete data entry into established data system, including, violations, end of shift notes, and room checks
Identify the need for completion of a housing prioritization assessment for all individuals