Housing Specialist

Merakey; Shelocta (PA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit provider in the developmental and behavioral health sector seeks a Housing Specialist. This role involves ensuring housing stability for individuals with mental health challenges, working in a supportive team environment, and engaging with community resources. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and experience with mental illness diagnoses.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth options.

Access to DailyPay.

Tuition reimbursement.

Confidential counseling services.

Employee discounts on lifestyle programs.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years experience working with individuals with severe mental illness preferred.
• Valid Driver's License required for travel.
• Knowledge and understanding of recovery principles and systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist consumers with housing needs, including searches and budgeting.
• Build relationships with housing vendors; act as a liaison with landlords.
• Collaborate with the ACT team and complete individual assessments.

Skills

Knowledge of recovery principles

Understanding of recovery-driven service systems

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's Degree in human services field

Tools

Driver's License

Job description

Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.

We are seeking a Housing Specialist to join our team in our Shelocta, PA location supporting Indiana and Armstrong County.

Starting rate of $21.14/hour + mileage reimbursement

Position Details

The Housing Specialist within the ACT team is instrumental in meeting the housing requirements of individuals with co-occurring disorders. Working closely with Psychiatrists and Primary Care Physicians, the Housing Specialist aids in treatment planning by evaluating the influence of addiction on mental and physical health and aiding in decision-making processes. Responsibilities encompass advising on medication prescriptions for substance abuse disorders, evaluating physical health, and orchestrating medical, psychiatric, and substance abuse treatments. By ensuring consumers have stable housing, the Housing Specialist significantly bolsters the efficacy of the ACT program, ultimately promoting overall recovery and well-being.

• Assists consumers with housing needs, including searches, budgeting, and applications.
• Builds relationships with housing vendors and facilitates referrals.
• Supports lease agreements, deposits, and budgeting with consumers and payers.
• Acts as a liaison between individuals and landlords to resolve issues.
• Collaborates with the team on housing goals and participates in treatment meetings.
• Completes assessments, provides cross-training, and fulfills on-call duties as assigned.

The Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) model supports individuals with serious mental illnesses who may not have experienced success or haven't found effective support within traditional outpatient programs. We offer tailored services emphasizing relationship-building and active involvement in enhancing functioning and symptom management.

Services involve weekly home visits, provided either in individuals' residences or within the community, utilizing personal vehicles for client transportation and community-based tasks.

If you are enthusiastic about making a positive impact on individuals facing mental health challenges and wish to be part of a collaborative and supportive team, apply now to join our essential ACT Team at Merakey. Together, we can contribute to the journey of recovery.

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees support nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. We are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in the human services field is required.
• 1 to 3 years of experience working with individuals with severe mental illness diagnoses preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of recovery principles and recovery-driven service systems.
• Valid Driver's License. Travel is necessary to support Indiana and Armstrong County.