Housing Specialist, Assertive Community Treatment

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) programs provide comprehensive mobile treatment services for adults with a persistent mental health illness. The program is for individuals who have not found success in traditional outpatient settings and who require individualized treatment services when and where its needed.

Shift: Monday- Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

What to expect.

You will provide practical assistance advocacy and support to help clients access daily necessities like housing transportation and healthcare. You will assist clients in learning essential skills for community living including personal hygiene independent living and socialization.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Helping clients find and keep suitable housing based on their needs and preferences. This includes managing a housing resource database with application procedures and guidance on tenancy rights.
• Assessing the ongoing need for ACT services and developing transition plans when appropriate.
• Providing service coordination for a designated client group by overseeing treatment team leading in goal setting and plan development and ensuring timely adjustments as needed.

Work hours typically follow a Monday Friday schedule. Must have availability for occasional evening and/or weekend work. You will have independence and flexibility to schedule your appointments and complete your work under the program directors direct approval and supervision.

What youll get from us.

At Sheppard Pratt you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:

• A commitment to professional development including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation

• Comprehensive medical dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions

• 403b retirement match

• Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions

• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Generous mileage reimbursement program

This position has a flat pay rate of $20.95/hr.

What we need from you.

• A high school diploma or GED bachelors degree preferred.
• Two years of positively referenced work student or volunteer experience.
• A drivers license with 3-points or less and access to an insured vehicle.

WHY SHEPPARD PRATT
At Sheppard Pratt we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individuals facing lifes challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!

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