Independent Living Specialist

Bellefaire JCB • Cleveland, OH

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About The Position

The Independent Living Specialist provides case management and Community Independence Program services to clients, their families, and significant others, under the administrative and clinical supervision of the CIP Supervisor. The role supports clients transitioning in community settings through supervision, assistance with daily living, case coordination, guidance, and transportation. The specialist works as a member of a treatment team, meets the program’s weekly billable-service productivity target, and provides services in clients’ homes and communities. Work hours are flexible, and some evenings may apply.

The position includes assessing and developing clients’ life skills, coordinating treatment-plan services, providing individual and group interventions, supporting families, responding to crises, connecting clients with community resources, and helping clients secure and move into apartments. It also includes monitoring clients’ homes, maintaining clinical records, attending supervision and training, and protecting client confidentiality. The workweek is flexible and includes rotating evening and weekend on-call coverage; at least 50% of the week is devoted to Community Independence Program work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field.
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and their families.
• Flexibility to accommodate changing program needs.
• Valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets the Agency insurance company’s underwriting criteria.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to perform role responsibilities with initiative and independent judgment.
• Cultural awareness, sensitivity, and skill in working professionally with diverse individuals, groups, and communities.
• Clear professional verbal, nonverbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to adhere to professional values and ethical concepts, and to follow Agency policies and procedures.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with employees, clients, and family members as part of a professional team.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills, including gathering information, identifying root causes, and making timely decisions.
• Service orientation and ability to anticipate, recognize, and meet others’ needs.
• Competence using Agency computer systems and software required for essential job functions.

Nice To Haves

• Valid LSW or LPC licensure.

Responsibilities

• Accept assigned cases and provide Community Independence Program services to clients, families, significant others, and involved community organizations and professionals.
• Work with the clinical supervisor to develop tasks and interventions that implement treatment goals.
• Provide evaluations and assessments and participate in developing client treatment plans.
• Provide assistance and support during crisis situations.
• Educate and consult with families and significant others about clients’ mental health and its impact on progress toward independence.
• Provide individual interventions, monitor symptoms, and support symptom self-management.
• Help clients increase social support skills and networks.
• Coordinate necessary evaluations, assessments, and services identified in client treatment plans, and follow up to determine whether services meet client needs.
• Connect clients with community resources and help identify apartments, secure leases, and move into apartments.
• Facilitate a psychoeducational group.
• Assess clients’ life-skills proficiency and ability to function in a group.
• Teach life skills through daily living experiences and group and individual instruction.
• Use group-work skills to supervise a safe, growth-producing environment where clients can address educational and emotional needs.
• Provide transportation for clients in personal or agency vehicles when assigned.
• Provide appropriate client supervision, including monitoring and observing each client’s home residence in person at least once per week.
• Engage clients, their primary families, and other supportive adults in treatment planning.
• Work a flexible schedule and provide rotating evening and weekend on-call coverage; devote at least 50% of the workweek to Community Independence Program work.
• Complete assigned clinical documentation on time and in accordance with licensing and accreditation requirements and standards.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision, and ongoing training.
• Keep required training, certifications, and licensure current.
• Protect client privacy and handle client-related documents according to Agency confidentiality guidelines.
• Maintain ethical and professional conduct and follow Agency policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage, including a free option.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• 50% tuition discount for Case Western MSW programs.
• Ohio University tuition scholarships: 10% for undergraduate and 15% for graduate study.
• Free supervision for licensed roles.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• Generous paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• 24/7 employee assistance program support.
• Fertility and IVF coverage.
• Childcare FSA.
• Pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level