ACTT Housing Specialist

Easterseals PORT Health; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals PORT Health in Alamance County is seeking a Housing Specialist to join the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team in Burlington. The role focuses on housing stability, tenancy support, rehabilitation services, and helping individuals with severe mental illness secure and maintain safe housing.

You will coordinate care with the ITT, develop individualized plans, provide supportive therapy, and collaborate with housing providers, guardians, landlords, and local agencies to promote

Responsibilities

• Provide case management for an assigned group of individuals.
• Coordinate care with the ITT.
• Develop, implement, and revise individualized treatment plans.
• Deliver housing and tenancy-sustaining supports.
• Assist with money management and entitlement processes.
• Support activities of daily living and health, wellness, recovery.
• Build relationships with housing authorities and providers.
• Coordinate communication with guardians, landlords, and agencies.
• Document services and progress in the electronic health record.
• Participate in team meetings and treatment planning.

Job description

Job Category: Assertive Community Treatment Team

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Burlington, NC 27215, USA

Description

At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), our mission is rooted in empowering individuals and strengthening communities.

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Housing Specialist / Qualified Professional to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team in Alamance County area. In this role, you will support individuals living with severe and persistent mental illness in securing and maintaining safe, stable housing while building the skills needed for long-term community success.

This isn't just a job - it's an opportunity to walk alongside individuals as they rebuild confidence, develop skills, and take steps toward long-term stability.

Your Role in Our Mission

As a Housing Specialist, you are an integral member of the multidisciplinary ACT team. Your work focuses on housing stability, tenancy support, and rehabilitation services, including individuals participating in the Transition to Community Living Initiative (TCLI). You will be serving the Burlington and surrounding areas.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing case management for an assigned group of individuals, coordinating care with the Individualized Treatment Team (ITT)
• Developing, implementing, reviewing, and revising individualized treatment goals and service plans
• Delivering rehabilitative services, including:
  • Housing and tenancy-sustaining supports
  • Money management and entitlement assistance
  • Activities of daily living (ADLs)
  • Health, wellness, recovery, and community integration
• Building and maintaining relationships with housing stakeholders, including:
  • Housing Authorities
  • Permanent supportive housing providers
  • Rapid re-housing programs
  • HUD-VASH
  • NC Housing Finance Agency
  • Local landlords
• Coordinating communication with guardians, care coordinators, landlords, and community agencies
• Providing individual and/or group supportive therapy and symptom management interventions
• Participating in comprehensive assessments including psychiatric history, substance use, physical health, social functioning, and housing needs
• Supporting individuals during crises and participating in an on-call rotation
• Educating and supporting families while advocating for client rights and preferences
• Documenting services and progress accurately and timely within the electronic health record
• Participating in daily team meetings, treatment planning, and organizational reviews
• Providing substance use