Housing Specialist, Assertive Community Treatment
About The Position
Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) programs provide comprehensive, mobile treatment services for adults with a persistent mental health illness. The program is for individuals who have not found success in traditional outpatient settings and who require individualized treatment services when and where it’s needed. You will provide practical assistance, advocacy, and support to help clients access daily necessities like housing, transportation, and healthcare. You will assist clients in learning essential skills for community living, including personal hygiene, independent living, and socialization.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or GED, bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Two years of positively referenced work, student, or volunteer experience.
- A driver’s license with 3-points or less and access to an insured vehicle.
Responsibilities
- Helping clients find and keep suitable housing based on their needs and preferences. This includes managing a housing resource database with application procedures and guidance on tenancy rights.
- Assessing the ongoing need for ACT services and developing transition plans when appropriate.
- Providing service coordination for a designated client group by overseeing treatment team, leading in goal setting and plan development, and ensuring timely adjustments as needed.
Benefits
- A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions
- 403b retirement match
- Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
- Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous mileage reimbursement program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
