Clinical Support Specialist: Housing & Behavioral Health Advocate

DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Medical (no premiums/payroll deduction

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

ORCA card subsidy

Paid Time Off (34 days per year)

Retirement plan

Job summary

DESC in Seattle is seeking a Clinical Support Specialist to join an integrated care team and provide case management and mental health services to tenants. You will work under the CSS Supervisor and collaborate with Housing Stabilization Specialists, case managers, and partner agencies to coordinate care.

The role requires a Washington AAC license or progress toward licensure, plus experience with homeless adults affected by mental health and substance use.

Qualifications

• AAC license in Washington state or ability to obtain soon after hire.
• Clinical experience with homeless adults living with addiction or mental health conditions.
• Knowledge of local homeless, mental health, and chemical dependency services.
• Ability to communicate with diverse individuals.
• Ability to handle challenging behavior with professionalism.
• Commitment to cooperative work across agency programs and respect for clients.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate tenant engagement with equitable, culturally relevant strategies.
• Develop and update an Integrated Service Plan (ISP) with tenants and staff.
• Coordinate case management elements with DESC or external providers.
• Support tenants to maintain safe housing and coordinate services.
• Document interactions and progress in logs and case notes.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

AAC license (WA)

Clinical experience with homeless

Communication with diverse backgrounds

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor’s in social work/psychology/behavioral science

1 year relevant paid work experience

Job description

DESC in Seattle is seeking a Clinical Support Specialist to join an integrated care team and provide case management and mental health services to tenants. You will work under the CSS Supervisor and collaborate with Housing Stabilization Specialists, case managers, and partner agencies to coordinate care.

The role requires a Washington AAC license or progress toward licensure, plus experience with homeless adults affected by mental health and substance use.