ACT Housing Specialist: Housing Stability & Support

Easterseals PORT; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH) is seeking a compassionate Housing Specialist to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team in Alamance County. The role focuses on securing and maintaining safe, stable housing for individuals living with severe mental illness and helping them build skills for long-term community success.

You will work on housing stability, tenancy support, and rehabilitation services within a multidisciplinary team, serving Burlington and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• Caseload management and coordination with the ACT team.
• Ability to develop and monitor individualized treatment plans.
• Experience supporting housing stability and tenancy supports.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management for an assigned group of individuals, coordinating care with the ACT team.
• Develop, implement, review, and revise individualized treatment goals and service plans.
• Deliver rehabilitative services including housing and tenancy supports, money management, ADLs, and wellness activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with housing stakeholders and providers.
• Coordinate communication with guardians, care coordinators, landlords, and community agencies.
• Provide individual or group supportive therapy and symptom management.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of psychiatric history, substance use, health, and housing needs.
• Participate in crises support and on-call rotation; educate families and advocate for client rights.
• Document services and progress in the electronic health record; participate in team meetings.
• Support clients during daily operations and in the transition to community living initiatives.

Skills

Case management

Housing stability

Treatment planning

Community outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH) is seeking a compassionate Housing Specialist to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team in Alamance County. The role focuses on securing and maintaining safe, stable housing for individuals living with severe mental illness and helping them build skills for long-term community success.

You will work on housing stability, tenancy support, and rehabilitation services within a multidisciplinary team, serving Burlington and surrounding areas.