ACT Housing Specialist

Southwest Network Company Brand; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan (403b)

Disability insurance

EAP

Employee discounts

Job summary

Southwest Network Team seeks a housing specialist as part of the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team in a community setting. You will assess housing and daily living needs, lead in service planning, and coordinate direct services to members to support independent living.

Responsibilities include ISP development, after-hours coverage, and on-call support. A relevant degree and housing experience with ACT teams are preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in a non-related field and 1 year related experience.
• Associate degree and 1 year related experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent and 3 years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess housing, residential and daily living skills needs and plan services.
• Coordinate, monitor and provide direct services in a community setting.
• Develop ISPs and coordinate services related to ISPs.
• Provide after-hours care and on-call coverage for ACT team members.

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health or related field

Bachelor’s degree in a non-related field with 1 year related experience

Associate degree with 1 year related experience

High school diploma or equivalent with 3 years related experience

Job description

Description

Join the AMAZING Southwest Network Team!

Sign on bonus available!!

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
• 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

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