Housing Specialist

Community Bridges Inc•Phoenix, AZ

21h

About The Position

Housing Specialist Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare agency offering a variety of different programs throughout Arizona. CBI provides residential, outpatient, inpatient, patient-centered medical homes, medication-assisted treatment, and crisis services to individuals experiencing crisis, opioid use disorder, homelessness, and mental illness. Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is the premiere non-profit fully integrated healthcare provider of substance use and behavioral health programs in Arizona, including prevention, education and treatment using cutting-edge, nationally recognized, evidence-based models. Job Summary Responsible member of the team to assist SMI clients with criminal records obtain permanent supportive housing.  Employee is expected to work with community supportive housing agencies on temporary and permanent housing opportunities.  Will assess clients for readiness and recommend in home supports for wrap around services and skills training.  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. Skills/Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a field related to behavioral health OR a combination of education, training, and/or experience meeting A.A.C. R9-10-101.33 and CBI Clinical Policies and Procedure standards for BHT.1 year experience working with the SMI population with additional experience in multiple settings and levels of care, including both mental health and substance abuse1 year experience in a behavioral health position providing outreach and engagement activities.Ability to pass criminal background check for jail visitation/clearance. CBI Offers an excellent benefits package! Generous PTO accrual (5 weeks!), Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, Supplemental plans Hospital indemnity/ Critical Illness, Pet Insurance, Dependent Care Savings, Health Care Savings, 401K with employer match - 100% vested upon enrollment, Wellness programs, Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Programs, incentives, and more! Very Competitive pay rates as well as pay differentials CBI is growing and expanding our services! We are experience tremendous growth in this time. As an essential service provider, we value all our employees and their careers in the field. We never laid off staff at this time and are actively hiring still! We are known for the health and safety of our clients, our patients, and our valued employees. We lead the pact in keeping our people healthy. For the past four years, The Phoenix Business Journal has recognized CBI as one of the top ten healthiest mid-size employers in the Valley! CBI Values your Career and have lots of growth opportunities! Our employees will experience tremendous professional growth through ongoing training and cutting-edge treatment practices. Our work family are supported by strong and competent leadership available 24/7. The leadership at CBI is committed to ongoing professional development for their staff. Come join our family-oriented team of passionate individuals who are serious about making a difference in the lives of our patients and the communities we serve. About our Culture, commitment to employees! We are looking for driven and compassionate individual’s that thrive in an upbeat and safe working environment. We dedicate a lot of thought and effort into work life balance as well as our competitive composition structure. We know life happens, that’s why we all start with a 5-week PTO plan as well as a wide range of unique benefits! Come join our family-oriented team of passionate individuals who are serious about making a difference in the lives of our patients and the communities we serve. Our Facilities. Our 26 locations are all state-of-the-art facility that provides top notch integrated care. We are proud to adhere to a “no wrong door” treatment approach that allows our staff to dramatically improve the quality of life for the patients in their care. CBI treats patients from all different walks of life and believes in maintaining the dignity of human life

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a field related to behavioral health OR a combination of education, training, and/or experience meeting A.A.C. R9-10-101.33 and CBI Clinical Policies and Procedure standards for BHT.
1 year experience working with the SMI population with additional experience in multiple settings and levels of care, including both mental health and substance abuse
1 year experience in a behavioral health position providing outreach and engagement activities.
Ability to pass criminal background check for jail visitation/clearance.

Responsibilities

Responsible member of the team to assist SMI clients with criminal records obtain permanent supportive housing.
Employee is expected to work with community supportive housing agencies on temporary and permanent housing opportunities.
Will assess clients for readiness and recommend in home supports for wrap around services and skills training.
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.