Independent Living & Housing Support Specialist

Boley Centers Inc; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Boley Centers, Inc. is seeking a full-time Supported Housing Specialist to provide housing-based support services to individuals in community or permanent housing settings. The role focuses on promoting independent living and mental health stability.

Responsibilities include assessing and screening clients, negotiating with landlords, facilitating access to financial resources, delivering crisis intervention and living skills training, and documenting services in accordance with policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a human services field required.
• Minimum one year experience with severely mentally ill, community services and resources.
• Knowledge of counseling techniques and mental illness.
• Valid Florida driver's license and own vehicle.
• Must pass Level 2 background check and drug screen.
• Boley Centers is a drug-free workplace; EOE.

Responsibilities

• Assess and screen consumers; monitor mental health status.
• Provide crisis management services and individual counseling.
• Assist with housing placement, landlord negotiations and transportation.
• Maintain tenant files and document service plans and interventions.
• Coordinate with team and other providers; report incidents.
• Complete paperwork for available community resources.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Crisis intervention

Negotiation

Problem solving

Counseling techniques

Scheduling

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Boley Centers, Inc. is seeking a full-time Supported Housing Specialist to provide housing-based support services to individuals in community or permanent housing settings. The role focuses on promoting independent living and mental health stability.

Responsibilities include assessing and screening clients, negotiating with landlords, facilitating access to financial resources, delivering crisis intervention and living skills training, and documenting services in accordance with policies.