Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Program Manager of Supported Living/Housing, the Assistant Housing Specialist performs confidential and professional duties involving housing opportunities available within Schuylkill County for the chronically mentally ill; and assists the Program Manager with supervising the provision of caseworker within the Supported Living Program.

Assigned duties are implemented in a manner appropriate to the age-specific needs of the clients served.

Type of supervision exercised: Team Leader. Jobs reporting to this position are Supported Living Caseworkers.

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma required.

Bachelor's degree in Human Services preferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of three (3) years experience in the mental health field.

Minimum of one (1) year experience working in the housing market.

SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Must be cleared by PA State Police criminal history check.

CPR and First Aid certification must be obtained within the first six (6) months of hire, and maintained throughout employment with the Behavioral Health Division.

Valid Pa Driver’s License required for driving program vehicle during working hours for travel to all the Behavioral Health Division’s sites within the community.

Must successfully complete Allied’s Driver Testing Program, as stated by policy #2.43.

Needs to be able to work a flexible scheduled work time to maintain 24 hour, 365 days a year coverage and to rotate throughout CRRP work sites to accommodate the needs of the residents.

Good written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills required for effective communication with staff, management, clients/families, government agency personnel and property owners.

Must possess a significant degree of independent judgement, organizational skills, and ability to perform required duties in accordance with regulatory standards and guidelines as required.

Needs to be able to rotate throughout all shifts, on an as needed basis, in order to ensure efficient running of day to day operations in accordance with regulatory standards and guidelines.

Actively demonstrates through work performance, both in oral and written material their competency in practicing psychiatric rehabilitation.

Will become culturally aware and demonstrate cultural competencies in their work performances.

Will demonstrate the ability to maintain a professional attitude in verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills required for effective working relationship with staff, management, residents and external agency personnel.

Must maintain confidentiality of all resident information.

Must possess the ability to make mature and appropriate judgements in matters related to resident safety.

Must adhere to established company and program policies and procedures related to safety and infection control.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Sedentary work: duties require exerting up to 10 lbs of force occasionally (approx 10-33% of shift) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, and pull articles such as files.

Position required occasional crisis intervention for protection of self and others.

Must be able to transport self throughout facility.

Must be able to travel as required.

ACCIDENT OR HEALTH HAZARDS:

No unusual accident or health hazards inherent in position.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works in a well-lit office environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pottsville, PA 17901: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Case management: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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