Housing Specialist - Tucson, AZ (Tucson Park)

Looking to build a lasting career? Join a team that is inclusive and embraces all individuals. Intermountain Centers is one of the largest statewide behavioral health and integrated care organizations in Arizona. What does building a lasting career look like?

• Top-level compensation packages

• Exceptional health, dental, and disability benefits

• Career and compensation advancement programs

• Student loan forgiveness programs

• 401k company match

• Bilingual pay differential

• Holiday, PTO and employer paid life insurance

• Clinical licensure supervision and reimbursement

• Evidence-based treatment approaches, training, and supervision

• One of the first fully vaccinated COVID-19 workplaces in Arizona

Intermountain Centers and its statewide affiliates, Community Partners Integrated Healthcare, Pinal Hispanic Council, Intermountain Health Center, Intermountain Foster Care, Behavioral Consultation Services and MHRI Housing are currently recruiting career-minded individuals interested in opportunities within the largest adult and child service continuum in Arizona.

General Summary: The Housing Specialist provides direct housing support services to assist and maintain community-based housing security and stability. Coordinates, monitors, and provides direct services in a community setting for members. The Housing Specialist provides 80% of case management in member homes, shelters, and other community locations. May participate in after-hours care, on-call coverage and support to all members.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide Housing Based Case Management services to individuals with varying disability diagnoses.

• Complete comprehensive needs assessments to identify areas of global functioning and recommend services that are available to the member.

• Based on member choice, assist the member in developing an Individualized Service Plan to address the areas of concern identified through the assessment process, and providing on-going clinical services (i.e. Skills Training, Case Management, Vocational Services) to assist the member in achieving their goals.

• Works in collaboration with the member's behavioral health provider, medical providers, law enforcement/probation, Child Services, landlords, family members and other stakeholders to assist the member in their efforts to remain stably housed and improve their quality of life.

• Act as an advocate and liaison for members with landlords as well as in activities to seek and gain access to adult programs and services that promote housing/income security and overall health and well-being.

• Provide supports to members to address needs for problem-solving, wellness, self-management, housing educations and vocational training, social supports and employment.

• Required to maintain accurate documentation of the services provided to each member through the use of an Electronic Health Record, with a mandated daily productivity standard.

• May be required to transport members in personal or company vehicles.

• Provide 80 percent of treatment contacts in the community.

• May provide 24-hour crisis intervention on-call services on a rotating basis.

• Responsible for following any policies, procedures and controls established by the organization.

• Performs other related duties as assigned or necessary as they relate to the general nature of the position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field, or equivalent experience and education.

• Experience

• Experience working in the public behavioral health system (preferably with members with Serious Mental Illness) and experience providing housing-related training or support, preferred.

REGULATORY:

• Minimum 21 years of age.

• Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card (must possess upon hire and maintain throughout employment).

• CPR, First Aid & AED certification, if required (must possess upon hire and maintain throughout employment).

• Valid Arizona Driver's License, 39-month Motor Vehicle Report, proof of vehicle registration and liability insurance that meet company insurance requirements, if required.

• Negative TB test result, if required (Employer provides).

Questions about this position? Contact us at HR@ichd.net.

ICHD is an equal opportunity employer. ICHD does not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, race, sex, gender, religion, national origin, creed, tribal affiliation, ancestry, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, socio-economic status, claims experience, medical history, physical or intellectual disability, ability to pay, source of payment, mental illness, and/or cultural and linguistic needs, as well as any other class protected by law.

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• Pay Type Hourly

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• Tucson, AZ, USA