Independent Living Specialist

Community Bridges • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare agency offering residential, outpatient, inpatient, patient-centered medical homes, medication-assisted treatment, and crisis services throughout Arizona. It provides prevention, education, and treatment for people experiencing crisis, opioid use disorder, homelessness, and mental illness, using evidence-based models.

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. Support may include food shopping, learning bus routes, cleaning the home, maintaining proper hygiene, sustaining relationships with supportive family, and developing community-based supports. The role is expected to be in the field at least 80% of the time, helping clients develop skills that support ongoing recovery. The position also provides after-hours and on-call support.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 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) within 12 months of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or higher preferred.
• One year of experience working with the SMI population; additional experience in multiple settings and levels of care, including mental health and substance abuse, preferred.
• One year of experience in a behavioral health position providing outreach and engagement activities preferred.
• At least six months of recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders preferred.
• 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, proper hygiene, maintaining relationships with supportive family, and developing community-based supports.
• Spend at least 80% of the time in the field working with clients to build skills that support ongoing recovery.
• Provide after-hours and on-call support.

Benefits

• Generous PTO accrual, with a five-week PTO plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Supplemental plans, including 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 professional growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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