Independent Living Specialist

Community Bridges, INC • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The F/ACT Independent Living Specialist works with individuals 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, sustaining relationships with supportive family, and developing community-based supports. The position is expected to spend at least 80% of the time in the field working with clients and also provides after-hours and on-call support.

Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare agency operating programs throughout 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 itself as a nonprofit provider of substance use and behavioral health services, including prevention, education, and treatment using evidence-based models.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of experience working with the SMI population.
• Current Arizona Driver’s License in good standing.
• Clear 39-month Motor Vehicle Record.
• Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
• Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) qualification in accordance with A.A.C. R9-10-101.33 and CBI Clinical Policies and Procedures.
• Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP) certification within 12 months of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or higher.
• Additional experience working with the SMI population across multiple settings and levels of care, including mental health and substance abuse.
• At least one year of experience in a behavioral health position providing outreach and engagement activities.
• At least six months of recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders.
• Peer Certification, if applicable.

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, maintaining proper hygiene, maintaining supportive family relationships, and developing community-based supports.
• Spend at least 80% of work time in the field assisting clients with skills that support ongoing recovery.
• Provide after-hours and on-call support.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off accrual, described as a five-week plan.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Disability plans.
• Life insurance.
• Supplemental plans.
• Hospital indemnity and critical illness coverage.
• Pet insurance.
• Dependent care savings.
• Health care savings.
• 401(k) with employer match and 100% vesting 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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED