Housing Specialist

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 at our program in Harrisburg, PA location to support Dauphin County.

Earn $22.06/hour

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 payees.

• 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-trainings, and fulfills on-call duties as assigned.

Our 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.

To fill out an online application: www.merakey.org/careers

Benefits

Merakey offers medical, dental - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more!

• DailyPay

• Work/Life Balance

• Flexible Schedules

• Cell Phone Discount Plans

• Employee Referral Bonuses

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Care.com Membership

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country 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 on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, 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!

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 offer support across Dauphin County.