Independent Living Specialist

Community Bridges Inc•Mesa, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare agency operating throughout Arizona, providing residential, outpatient, inpatient, patient-centered medical homes, medication-assisted treatment, and crisis services. These services are offered to individuals experiencing crisis, opioid use disorder, homelessness, and mental illness. CBI is recognized as a premiere non-profit provider of substance use and behavioral health programs, utilizing cutting-edge, nationally recognized, evidence-based models for prevention, education, and treatment. The F/ACT Independent Living Specialists are tasked with working directly with SMI clients in their homes or in the field to foster the development of independent living skills. These skills encompass a range of activities including food shopping, navigating bus routes, home cleaning, maintaining proper hygiene, and cultivating relationships with supportive family and community-based networks. A significant aspect of this role requires being in the field at least 80% of the time, actively assisting clients in developing skills crucial for sustaining ongoing recovery. Additionally, this position involves providing after-hour and on-call support.

Requirements

Highschool Diploma or GED required

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Work with SMI clients in their homes or in the field to develop independent living skills
Assist clients with food shopping
Assist clients with learning bus routes
Assist clients with cleaning home
Assist clients with proper hygiene
Assist clients with maintaining relationships with supportive family
Assist clients with developing community-based supports
Provide after hour supports
Provide on-call supports