Independent Living Specialist

Community Bridges, INC • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The F/ACT Independent Living Specialist works with clients with serious mental illness (SMI) in their homes or in the field to develop independent living skills that support ongoing recovery. Skills may include food shopping, learning bus routes, cleaning the home, maintaining proper hygiene, maintaining relationships with supportive family members, and developing community-based supports. The role is expected to be in the field at least 80% of the time, assisting clients with skill development. It also provides after-hours and on-call support.

Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare agency and nonprofit provider of substance-use and behavioral-health programs in Arizona. Its services include residential, outpatient, inpatient, patient-centered medical homes, medication-assisted treatment, and crisis services for people experiencing crisis, opioid use disorder, homelessness, and mental illness. CBI describes its approach as integrated, evidence-based care delivered through a “no wrong door” treatment model.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience are accepted.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree or higher in a field related to behavioral health preferred.
• One or more years of clerical and/or administrative experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with SMI clients in their homes or in the field to develop independent living skills.
• Assist clients with food shopping, learning bus routes, cleaning their homes, proper hygiene, maintaining supportive family relationships, and developing community-based supports.
• Work in the field at least 80% of the time supporting clients’ skill development and ongoing recovery.
• Provide after-hours and on-call support.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off accrual, described as five weeks.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Supplemental plans, hospital indemnity, and critical illness coverage.
• Pet insurance.
• Dependent care savings and health care savings plans.
• 401(k) with employer match; 100% vested upon enrollment.
• Wellness programs.
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs.
• Incentives.
• Competitive pay rates.
• Ongoing training and support and opportunities for professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED