The Housing Specialist provides direct treatment and supportive services to help participants locate and maintain appropriate housing. They collaborate with a clinical team to develop individual service plans and provide on-call crisis intervention.
Requirements summary
Requires a Bachelor's degree in a behavioral health field or BHT requirements and experience working with adults with serious mental illness. A valid Arizona driver's license and knowledge of HUD and Fair Housing laws are essential.
EMPACT- Suicide Prevention Center, part of the La Frontera family, is an industry leading non-profit organization dedicated to providing valued community services and resources for behavioral health counseling, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention since 1987. We are an EEO/AA Employer.
What you’ll do
Our Comunidad community-based team offers services to a specialized population in the Phoenix Metro area. We are committed to treating the whole person and weaving individualized services to support our members independence and recovery goals. Our jobs offer stability, flexibility, and community!
We are looking for an ACT Housing Specialist, this position provides direct treatment, rehabilitative and supportive services in a community setting to participants. Works as a team member of a clinical team to assess consumer needs and wants, participates in the development of individual service plans, acts as a consumer advocate and liaisons with families and community agencies. Provides on-call crisis intervention services, as well as weekend and holiday coverage. Will serve as the ACT’s specialist on housing and collaborates with other ACT members to provide housing and housing related services for ACT participants.
Essential Responsibilities
Meets with the participants in the community (80% of time) in accordance with established policies and procedures and clinical protocols to provide housing resources, skill development and other support services as needed.
Works as part of a clinical team to facilitate recovery and inspire hope for participants while supporting their achievement of service plan goals. Provides ongoing assessment and feedback as to their progress in relation to their service plan.
Works with consumer’s Prescribing Clinician, Nurse, and other members of the clinical team to ensure the timely development and implementation of the individual’s service plan (including all necessary assessments) and their crisis plan.
Responsible for transporting participants to necessary services, as outlined in their service plan, as needed.
Maintains accurate, thorough, and current documentation in the medical record (in accordance with policies, procedures, and clinical protocols) for all services provided; provide updates and follow weekly client schedule.
Provide crisis intervention services and on-call coverage as scheduled.
Participates in daily team meetings as well as any additional individual treatment teams or other team communication meetings as required.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Short-term Disability
Long Term Disability
Pet Insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan
Licensure Reimbursement
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Elder Care Assistance
Retirement Allowance
Works in collaboration with team members to assure compliance with ACT fidelity measures.
Assists participants and/or oversees team members in assisting participants in the choosing, locating, obtaining, and keeping appropriate housing.
Works in close collaboration with the Independent Living Specialist, Rehabilitation Specialist, SAS Specialist and other team members to insure coordination of services.
May cover weekends and holidays as needed and scheduled.
Coordinate services with outside agencies as needed.
What you’ll provide
Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health related field OR meet BHT requirements.
Interpersonal skills which allow for professional and positive relationships with co-workers, participants, families, and other community members.
Good communication skills evidenced by a non-judgmental approach, effective listening, and positive interactions.
Knowledge and experience in HUD, HQS Inspections, Public Housing Programs and auditing of low income housing programs.
Knowledge of ADA, Fair Housing, other civil rights laws pertaining to affordable housing.
Experience working in community behavioral health with adults with serious mental illness is required.
Experience working on an ACT Team is preferred.
Must have a valid AZ driver's license with no major infractions in the past three years.
Plus: Bi-lingual (Spanish) per hour available.
Must be at least 21 years of age at time of employment.
Additional Requirements and Responsibilities
Demonstrated ability to remain calm in crisis situations, work independently and cooperatively, recognize personal limitations, and relate positively and with empathy to all persons regardless of age, race, creed, gender or sexual orientation.
Maintain professional conduct consistent with ethical professional practice and the policies and procedures of the agency.
Maintain a professional demeanor and positive working relationships with internal and external team members, stakeholders, and community and business partners.
If driving while on agency time or on agency business, a valid Arizona driver license and appropriate liability insurance and approval for liability coverage with EMPACT - SPC’s liability insurance carrier is required.
What we’ll offer
(Full-time employees)
Generous PTO
10 paid holidays per year
Medical plans (4 choices)
Dental plans (2 choices)
Vision plans (2 choices)
403(b) retirement plan
Retirement Allowance
Company paid Life/AD&D and Long Term Disability
Voluntary additional Life and Short-term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement
Licensure Reimbursement
Elder Care assistance
Pet Insurance and much more!
EMPACT-SPC is licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services, and accredited by the American Association of Suicidology (AAS) AND The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).
EMPACT-SPC/La Frontera Arizona provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
All employees of EMPACT-SPC and La Frontera Arizona are employees "at will" as that term is understood in the State of Arizona. This means that employment may be terminated at any time without prior notice and for no stated reason.
EMPACT-SPC/La Frontera Arizona reserves the right to modify position descriptions as needed and without notice. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
