What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Specialist position at Phoenix Community Development Services?
SUMMARY OF ORGANIZATION:
Phoenix Community Development Services mission of “Turning Lives Around” reflects our long history of serving populations of individuals who have limited resources and support systems, including those have been homeless or who are currently facing homelessness who have mental health challenges and face financial burdens such as extremely low to zero income. Phoenix CDS is committed to providing comprehensive, supportive services to our most vulnerable citizens who face great challenges. Our primary goal is to end homelessness and provide the individuals, families and veterans we serve with a warm, safe place to live independently – and away from the dangers of the streets. We work with them to set and achieve goals, make healthy life choices, find employment, build skills, and become stable, self-sufficient members of society.
Visit our website for more company information: https://phoenixcds.org/.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The Program Specialist will assist the residents at New Hope and other consumers of Phoenix Community Development Services programming by providing and linking them to a continuum of supportive services. The staff will also help ensure the safety and security of the residents, as well as the safety and security of the facility. In addition to those responsibilities, the Program Specialist will perform additional administrative duties. Applicants are encouraged to possess time management, organization, and conflict resolution skills.
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/COMPETENCIES
Must have the following:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must have the ability to work constructively with residents, treatment resources, and community agencies/resources
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a field related to mental health supportive services or serving individuals experiencing homelessness
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Knowledge of various clinical criteria related to issues confronting our consumers (i.e. mental health, substance abuse, housing)
- Knowledge of local service provider network (i.e. substance abuse treatment, mental health services, employment readiness services)
- Use Rules of Professional Ethics, Regulations and Confidentiality and apply to daily work situations.
- Intermediate knowledge of Windows office systems such as Word, Excel and Outlook
PERKS
- Mission-focused position impacting change and improving outcomes for individuals served
- DAYTIME position Monday - Friday; No weekends
- Direct contacts with individuals with behavioral health diagnoses
- Interdisciplinary team approach
BENEFITS
- Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
- Pre-tax Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- 403b plan with investment options and company match
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Referral Program
WORK CONDITIONS
- Work primarily includes supportive residential setting, but may also occasionally include office and community settings
- Requires ability to work in noisy and crowded environment.
- Expect to interact with staff and consumers to provide activities related to work such as conducting meetings as well as workshops
- Requires prolonged sitting or standing and may require prolonged walking or climbing stairs
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16
