Assertive Community Treatment Housing Specialist

Assertive Community Treatment Housing Specialist- Summary

NorthKey Community Care is seeking a full-time Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Housing Specialist to work with adult clients with serious mental illness (SMI) and to provide housing services in order to foster independent living in the community. This position will be based at NorthKey's location in Owenton, Kentucky but may travel to other locations.

Assertive Community Treatment Housing Specialist- Perks & Pay

• Up to 12% annual bonus
• Generous Paid Time Off accrual plan
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Individual and family health insurance options, as well as other insurance plans offered
• 401(k) with employer match
• Flexible work opportunities
• Potential eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

Assertive Community Treatment Housing Specialist- Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
• At least one year experience working with individuals with mental health disorders or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders and one year experience with housing is preferred.
• Ability to prepare written reports and records.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local housing programs would be helpful.

Assertive Community Treatment Housing Specialist- Responsibilities & Duties

• Develop and maintain a working relationship with area landlords
• Schedule housing interviews
• Assist with rental application process
• Organize community support and conduct outreach for supportive housing activities in service area
• Acquire knowledge of various federal, state and local housing programs
• Develop a working knowledge and resource guide of all local housing options
• Provide individual activities necessary to assist individuals with mental illness or co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorders to live successfully in the community through utilization of skills training as identified in the individual’s treatment plan
• Provide transportation and/or assist client with obtaining transportation to meeting location
• Document all contacts with client in the electronic health record within required timeframe
• Successfully complete the state approved training program within six months of hire
• During each subsequent year of employment, complete and maintain documentation of a minimum of six (6) hours of training or continuing education

NORTHKEY COMMUNITY CARE - COMPANY OVERVIEW

Since 1966, NorthKey Community Care (NorthKey) has provided effective and efficient mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities services to the Northern Kentucky region with the commitment to providing the right service, at the right time, and in the right place. With multiple convenient locations throughout the Northern Kentucky region (Kenton, Boone, Campbell, Grant, Carroll, Gallatin, Pendleton, and Owen counties), NorthKey offers a wide array of mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities services unparalleled in the region. Come join our team to help Transform Lives and Communities!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.60 - $16.85 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What is your requested hourly compensation rate?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• mental health: 1 year (Preferred)
• working in housing: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Owenton, KY 40359: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $17