What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Support Specialist - Housing First position at Heritage Behavioral Health Center?
These full-time community-based positions are available to provide housing support services for individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk for homelessness. In addition, the target population for this program are individuals with a substance use diagnosis or co-occurring disorder. Services will be provided in array of settings including individual’s home, community-settings, community agencies, healthcare providers, and Heritage.
Responsibilities Include:
- Provide case management and community support services and manage a caseload
- Telephone and face to face engagement of clients who have been referred to the program
- Complete needs assessments to identify additional needs including but not limited to mental health, substance use, health, dental, vision, support systems, legal, education, employment, access to transportation or any other services that assist an individual to improve his/her quality of life
- Provide wide array of support services that will assist individuals with obtaining and maintaining housing
- Advocate for individuals to have the ability to access and maintain housing, benefits, treatment and seek reasonable accommodation when eligible and appropriate.
- Assist individuals with applying for, obtaining and maintaining available resources including but not limited to; medical coverage, SNAP benefits, and SSI/SSDI benefits
- Assist with developing and practicing coping skills to manage mental health, substance use, housing instability and/or health related symptoms
- Provide support and coaching on life skills including activities of daily living, communication, budgeting and personal care
- Provide other duties as assigned, required or specifically negotiated with supervisor.
Education and Experience:
The ideal candidates will have experience working with individuals in behavioral health settings by providing an individualized approach to support an individual’s wellness and recovery. Key characteristics of this position will include the ability to meet people where they are at in their recovery, non-judgmental, and ability to build rapport quickly.
Credentials eligible for these positions include: Mental Health Professional as defined as 5 years’ experience in behavioral health, Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS), a Bachelors Degree in psychology, social work, human services or related field, or an individual with 2 years of experiences working towards obtaining a CADC.
Valid driver’s license, reliable means of transportation and proof of current automobile insurance are required.
Heritage Provides the Following Benefits with this Position:
- Generous paid vacation, sick and personal leave
- Paid holidays
- Health Club/Fitness Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Continuing education opportunities
- Tuition assistance program
- Agency provided life insurance and short-term disability policies
- Retirement plan (403(b))
- Optional insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and additional life insurance (health insurance benefit includes substantial agency contribution towards the cost)
- Direct deposit of payroll check
