ACT Housing Specialist

Southwest Network; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

HSA and FSA options

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

403b retirement with company match

Disability insurance

Life insurance with option to purchase

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Southwest Network is seeking a housing specialist within an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team to provide housing support services aligned with permanent supportive housing practices.

The role includes comprehensive assessments of housing and daily living skills, ISPs development, and coordination of services in community settings, including after-hours coverage for ACT clients.

Qualifications

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in a field related to behavioral health; alternatives with related experience are acceptable.
• Minimum one year working with seriously mentally ill adults; ACT team experience preferred.
• Minimum one year experience in behavioral health residential programs or housing-related services.
• Must have and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Provide housing support services within an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of housing, residential, and daily living skills needs.
• Lead in ISPs and service planning for adult daily living skills and housing support.
• Coordinate, monitor, and provide direct services to members in a community setting.
• Provide after-hours care, on-call coverage, and support to all members served by the ACT team.

Skills

Housing support planning

Assessment skills

Community-based service delivery

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s in behavioral health

Bachelor’s in a related field with 1 year experience

Associate degree with 1 year experience

High school diploma with 3 years related experience

Arizona driver’s license

Must be at least 21 years old

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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