Housing Specialist

Merakey • Center Township, PA

1d • $24 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Housing Specialist within the ACT team is instrumental in meeting the housing requirements of individuals with co-occurring disorders. Working closely with Psychiatrists and Primary Care Physicians, the Housing Specialist aids in treatment planning by evaluating the influence of addiction on mental and physical health and aiding in decision-making processes. Responsibilities encompass advising on medication prescriptions for substance abuse disorders, evaluating physical health, and orchestrating medical, psychiatric, and substance abuse treatments. By ensuring consumers have stable housing, the Housing Specialist significantly bolsters the efficacy of the ACT program, ultimately promoting overall recovery and well-being. Our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) model supports individuals with serious mental illnesses who may not have experienced success or haven't found effective support within traditional outpatient programs. We offer tailored services emphasizing relationship-building and active involvement in enhancing functioning and symptom management. Services involve weekly home visits, provided either in individuals' residences or within the community, utilizing personal vehicles for client transportation and community-based tasks.

Requirements

• Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness.
• Valid driver’s license required; ability to travel throughout Beaver County to provide community-based support.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field; or a high school diploma/equivalent with work experience supporting adults with serious mental illness or individuals with similar human-services needs.

Responsibilities

• Assists consumers with housing needs, including searches, budgeting, and applications.
• Builds relationships with housing vendors and facilitates referrals.
• Supports lease agreements, deposits, and budgeting with consumers and payers.
• Acts as a liaison between individuals and landlords to resolve issues.
• Collaborates with the team on housing goals and participates in treatment meetings.
• Completes assessments, provides cross-training, and fulfills on-call duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree