Housing Specialist

Community Bridges•Phoenix, AZ

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The F/ACT Housing Specialist works with a multidisciplinary team to implement the permanent supportive housing model with members assigned to their respective F/ACT team. The F/ACT Housing Specialist is expected to work with community supportive housing agencies on temporary and permanent housing opportunities for their clients. The F/ACT Housing Specialist will provide in field support to clients and work with landlords to ensure ongoing safety to the client as well as the appropriateness of the placement.

Requirements

Highschool Diploma or GED required.
Current AZ Driver’s License in good standing.
Clear 39-month Motor Vehicle Record.
Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) in accordance with A.A.C. R9-10-101.33 and CBI Clinical Policies and Procedures.
Fingerprint Clearance Card required.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree or higher in a field related to behavioral health preferred.
1-3 years of experience in behavioral health working in multiple settings and levels of care, including both mental health and substance abuse preferred.
Minimum of six months of recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders preferred.
SOAR certification preferred.
Certified to complete the Vulnerability Index Service Prioritization Decision Assistance Tool (VI-SPDAT) preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement the permanent supportive housing model with members assigned to their respective F/ACT team.
Work with community supportive housing agencies on temporary and permanent housing opportunities for their clients.
Provide in field support to clients.
Work with landlords to ensure ongoing safety to the client as well as the appropriateness of the placement.