Supported Housing Specialist

BOLEY CENTERS INC

Clearwater, FL Job Details Full-time $24 an hour 20 hours ago Qualifications Passenger vehicle Driver's License Bachelor's degree Full Job Description Established in 1970, Boley Centers, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization serving individuals with mental disabilities, individuals and families who are homeless, Veterans and youth in Pinellas County. Boley Centers, Inc., a nationally recognized and accredited behavioral health care agency, has an opening for a full-time Supported Housing Specialist to provide support services to consumers residing in the community or in a permanent housing setting of a supported housing program. Support services include placement, landlord negotiations, financial assistance, crisis intervention, basic living skills training and support in the least restrictive environment. Services are designed to promote independent living and mental health stability.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Assesses and screens consumers as required. Works directly with consumers to monitor and document mental health status, medication compliance, progress and performance toward independent living. Provides as necessary, appropriate crisis management services. Provides individual counseling as needed/desired. Obtains financial resources as necessary. Plans, conducts and documents sessions in accordance with policy and procedure. Documents all client services provided within a forty-eight hour period and maintains productivity standards to the level set by the department Provides direct/indirect assistance, guidance and instruction in tasks related to the maintenance of independent living skills. Documents required reports and basic living skills service provision in accordance with policy and procedure. Provides one-to-one counseling and monitors consumer progress. Promotes safe and clean residences, ensuring needed repairs are reported and completed. Locates potential and suitable community housing and negotiates with landlords to assure resolution of problems and disputes. Transports consumers as needed in own vehicle or agency vehicle when available. Maintains required coverage on their vehicle and notifying their insurance company that they use their vehicle for work. Maintains regular communication and coordinates client care with team members and other service providers. Participates, as needed, in group meetings/professional staffing to ensure appropriate delivery of services. Assists consumers with completion of paperwork for available community resources (i.e. food stamps, social security benefits, vocational rehabilitation, HUD, etc.). Develops supports and/or services as needed or desired by consumers that promote more effective independent living. Maintains necessary tenant files, records and other documentation in accordance with internal and/or external requirements. Prepares written narratives of service plans and interventions. Assists consumers with resolution of disputes/problems, ensuring proper procedures are employed regarding the handling of grievances or complaints. Makes referrals to providers as appropriate. Communicates program services to internal and external case management and DCF personnel. Performs monthly apartment inspections and fills out the accompanying documentation if consumer lives in a Boley-owned apartment. Reports as appropriate, all unusual events, activities and incidents.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree is required. Human Services related field preferred. Education must be from an accredited school, college or university. Minimum of one year experience working with the severely mentally ill, community services and resources experience with property management/ tenant-landlord issues preferred Knowledge of counseling techniques and mental illness. Valid Florida driver's license, current auto insurance and personal vehicle required. Must pass a Level 2 background check and drug screen. Florida's Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse helps ensure that caregivers, health workers, and educators meet Level 2 background screening standards before they can work with children, seniors, or other vulnerable groups. For more information, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability. Veterans encouraged to apply. Boley Centers is a drug-free workplace that adheres to federal regulations as it pertains to marijuana use. EOE/ADA/VETERANS/DFW