CCBHC Housing Specialist (Full Time)

Community Care Alliance; Woonsocket (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation, sick time and holyd

Comprehensive medical and dental cover

403b with matching after 6 months of"

Flexible Spending (FSA) and Dependent

Agency-paid group life insurance; long

Tuition reimbursement and licensure/c

Employee referral program andbilingu

On-site or nearby parking; mileagere

Job summary

Community Care Alliance in Woonsocket, RI seeks a CCBHC Housing Specialist (Full Time) to assist the Director of Supported Housing in identifying clients in need of housing and improving access to safe, affordable housing. You will coordinate services aligned with the core functions of substance abuse professionals.

The role emphasizes collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring proper documentation, and advocating for clients in their housing search.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Human Services related field required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Movement toward LCDP required.
• Minimum 2 years' experience with consumers who have co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively with members of multi-disciplinary teams.
• Approved driving record with ability to transport clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation to multi-disciplinary teams on housing related services.
• Obtain releases of information to speak to property owners and property management staff.
• Accompany property management staff to conduct apartment inspections as needed.
• Identify community resources to assist consumers with housing (e.g. move applications, furniture banks, deposits).
• Advocate for consumers in their housing search.
• Maintain all Agency records in accordance with requirements.

Skills

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Driving

Education

Associates degree in Human Services related field

Bachelor's degree preferred

LCDP credential in progress

Job description

CCBHC Housing Specialist (Full Time)

Position Summary:

To assist the Director of Supported Housing in identifying clients in need of housing and improving their access to safe affordable housing. To provide and/or coordinate services for clients in accordance with the utilization of the 12 core functions of substance abuse professionals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree in Human Services related field required, Bachelor's degree preferred. Movement toward obtaining LCDP required.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience working with consumers who have co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively with members of multi-disciplinary teams.
• Approved driving record with ability to transport clients.
• Employee will assume full responsibilities for the cost and efforts of maintaining all forms of licensure, certification, and credentialing documentation as required in their job description or sited on any Action Form as a qualification for hiring, job promotion, or monetary increase. Subsequently, the employee will adhere to the credentialing requirements of all insurance/funding sources for which they qualify and provide Human Resources and/or the Credentialing Specialist with the initial required documentation (licenses, liability insurance policies, DEA numbers etc.) and all renewals of these documents thereafter.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

• Provide consultation to multi-disciplinary teams on housing related services.
• Obtain releases of information to speak to property owners and property management staff.
• Accompany property management staff to conduct apartment inspections as needed.
• Identify community resources that will assist consumers with obtaining/maintaining housing (e.g. free move applications, furniture banks, security deposits, heating assistance).
• Advocate for consumers in their housing search.
• Maintain all Agency records in accordance with Agency, State and Federal requirements.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Approved driving record and ability to transport clients.
• Ability to assist clients in identifying community resources that would be beneficial to their daily living.
• Participate in the on-call rotation, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Benefits

Community Care Alliance offers competitive salaries based on experience, skills and performance, a comprehensive benefits package, and great quality of work/life.

• Generous vacation, sick time and holidays.
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage as well as voluntary vision and AFLAC supplemental coverage.
• 403b with matching after 6 months of employment.
• Flexible Spending (FSA) and Dependent Care (DCA) accounts.
• Agency-paid group life insurance; long-term disability.
• Tuition reimbursement and licensure/certification bonuses.
• Employee referral program as well as bilingual skills premium.
• On-site or nearby parking available at most buildings; mileage reimbursement for client and business related use of your personal vehicle.

To apply for this opening please visit our website www.communitycareri.org and select "Careers" and then "Current Openings" to fill out an application and upload your cover letter and resume.

About Us

Community Care Alliance provides an array of services and supports that are linked together so people can access help for their unique situations. Our goal is to help all members of our community become healthier, more self-reliant and better informed to meet their economic, social and emotional challenges.

Community Care Alliance is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.

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