ACT Housing Specialist
Required skills
- ACT
- housing specialist
- permanent supportive housing
- SAMHSA
- seriously mentally ill adults
- behavioral health residential programs
- housing-related services
- related experience
- high school diploma
- driver's license
Nice to have
- ACT team
- bilingual
Role summary
The Southwest Network is seeking an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Housing Specialist to provide housing support services in accordance with SAMHSA's permanent supportive housing model. Responsibilities include assessing housing and daily living needs, leading service planning, coordinating and providing direct services in the community, and participating in the development of individualized service plans (ISPs). The role also involves after-hours care and on-call coverage. A relevant degree or equivalent experience is required, along with a minimum of one year of experience working with seriously mentally ill adults and behavioral health residential programs or housing services.
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As a member of an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team, functions as the housing specialist with primary responsibility for the provision of housing support services in accordance with SAMHSA’s evidence-based practice of permanent supportive housing. Provides comprehensive assessment of housing, residential and activities of daily living skills and needs, and leads in service planning for adult daily living skills and housing support services. Coordinates, monitors, and provides direct services to members in a community setting. Participates in the development of individualized service plans (ISPs) and provides/coordinates services related to ISPs. Provides after-hours care, on-call coverage, and support to all members being served by the ACT team.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE, LICENSURE and CERTIFICATION
- Master’s or bachelor’s degree in a field related or similar to behavioral health; a bachelor’s degree in a non-related field and one year related experience; an associate degree in any field and one year related experience; or a high school diploma or equivalency certificate and three years related experiece
- Minimum one year working with seriously mentally ill adults required; previous experience working on an ACT team or equivalent experience preferred
- Minimum one (1) year experience working with behavioral health residential programs and/or housing-related services and resources required
- Must have and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license
- Must be at least 21 years of age
As an employee, you will receive the following benefits:
- This position is offered at a fair, competitive salary.
- Affordable healthcare plans: Medical, Dental & Vision
- Health Savings and Flex Spending account options
- Virta diabetes program
- Paid sick, vacation and holiday time: 10 paid holidays per year!
- Tuition reimbursement up to $1000
- Retirement plan (403b) with company match
- Disability insurance
- Basic life insurance with the option to purchase supplemental insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts
- Bilingual Stipend
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