Housing Support Specialist

1 month ago

Seattle, United States Community House Mental Health Agency Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $25.00-$30.39 per hour

Job Title: Housing Support Specialist                                     FLSA: Non-Exempt

Compensation: $25.00-$30.39 per hour

Supervisor:  ISH/SSH Supervisor


To apply, please download and complete the application here.

 

Here at Community House Mental Health Agency, we strive to provide a supportive family atmosphere in Seattle and King County for people with severe and persistent mental illness. Each person who walks through our door has a unique story, and we believe that everyone deserves to feel welcomed and valued.

 

CHMHA has a fantastic opening for a Housing Support Specialist.

 

Our Housing Support Specialist will work in a team approach to provide wrap around support services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness, assisting them to successfully live independently and integrate into the greater community.

 

At Community House, we value a strong work-life balance and aim to provide the best support for our workers. As a CHMHA employee, you will have access to a range of unique benefits, such as company-paid medical/dental/vision/disability insurance, a 403B retirement plan with employer match, continuing education credit, a personal unlimited ORCA card, and an employee assistance program with financial, mental, and legal assistance. 

 

SCHEDULE

This position is at the Capitol Hill location and the hours are:

  1. Tuesday-Saturday, 35 hours per week. The default shift is 11:00AM-6:00PM, with the Saturday shift being 11:00AM-4:00PM and Wednesday shift being 9:00AM-6PM.  There is also an option to work Wednesday 9:00AM-4:00PM and Saturday 11:00AM-6:00PM.


RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide assistance in accordance to individual treatment plans such as hygiene needs, meal preparation, daily skills groups, and community outings
  • Assess living spaces for cleaning purposes on a weekly basis
  • Coordinate client needs such as appointments, engagement with community support networks, vocational services, or other applicable needs
  • Provide immediate crisis intervention and resolution as needed
  • Review daily log and documents after each shift and communicate other staff members of any emergency situations
  • Visually supervise medication distribution as necessary
  • Lead assigned life group skills
  • Maintain client records in keeping with agency, county, state, and federal guidelines.
  • Provide input to primary psychiatric provider and/or case manager on client progress and treatment plan
  • Facilitate assigned group activity sessions and specialized client events such as field trips, holiday parties, etc
  • Assist in admission and discharge planning to community based supported housing programs when directed
  • Coordinate client orientation and monitor/inform property manager of room maintenance as needed
  • Attend scheduled staff meetings and community meetings when assigned.
  • Commit to minimum 10 hours of annual continuing education/training
  • Maintain client and staff confidentiality at all times


BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • High School Diploma/GED with minimum 2 years experience
  • Current First Aid and CPR certification
  • Current Food Handler permit
  • Have legible handwriting
  • Ability to do simple mathematics
  • Ability to read and comprehend agency/client charts
  • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record for use of agency vehicles
  • Experience with target population or ability to acquire specialized training to work with target population.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team.
  • Be free of substance use
  • Ability to perform duties outlined in description within reasonable accommodation


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in social work or other related field
  • Working knowledge and adherence to all agency policies and procedures


ACKNOWLEGEMENT STATEMENT:

By submitting this application, I acknowledge that I have read this job description and understand what is expected of me in this position. 

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