Recovery-Focused Supportive Housing Specialist

Heritage Behavioral Health Center; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Paid wellness day off every other week

Employer-sponsored retirement plan

Ongoing professional development support

Job summary

Heritage Behavioral Health Center is seeking a Supportive Housing Specialist in Decatur, Illinois. This role involves providing essential support to adults with mental health diagnoses within a community-focused program. The Specialist will engage clients in various wellness activities, facilitate group sessions, and foster community integration. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, experience with mental health populations, and possess excellent interpersonal skills. Compensation ranges from $18 to $25 per hour based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with mental illness, substance use challenges, or housing instability preferred.
• Valid Illinois driver's license and reliable transportation required.
• Familiarity with WRAP or motivational interviewing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build genuine, trusting relationships with clients.
• Facilitate individual and group activities.
• Support community integration activities.
• Document all client contacts and service activities.
• Provide crisis prevention and response.

Skills

Recovery-oriented engagement

Group facilitation

Interpersonal communication

Active listening

Documentation skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree in human services or related field

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field

Job description

Heritage Behavioral Health Center is seeking a Supportive Housing Specialist in Decatur, Illinois. This role involves providing essential support to adults with mental health diagnoses within a community-focused program. The Specialist will engage clients in various wellness activities, facilitate group sessions, and foster community integration. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, experience with mental health populations, and possess excellent interpersonal skills. Compensation ranges from $18 to $25 per hour based on qualifications.