(1215) Employment-Housing Specialist

Furthering our Mission to continuously improve the health and independence of the persons we serve and under the supervision of the Director of Supported Housing & Employment Services, the Employment-Housing Specialist is an essential provider of recovery-oriented case management services and skill building that directly supports individuals in finding and maintaining housing and employment. The Employment-Housing Specialist conducts routine psycho-social-emotional needs assessments, completes Person-Centered Recovery Plans, assisting youth, adults, and their families with accessing community resources, and providing rehabilitative services for individuals diagnosed with a mental illness who are experiencing homelessness, or are at risk of homelessness, and who may be unemployed, underemployed, or at risk of becoming unemployed. All services are documented in an electronic health record and provided in collaboration with a multidisciplinary recovery team.

Services provided promote recovery and wellness, community integration, independent living within the community and improved quality of life. A high level of detailed electronic documentation is required and adherence to company and state guidelines is expected. A minimum of 55% of hours worked are required to be direct service.

The Employment-Housing Specialist possesses a passion and aptitude for working with individuals who have chronic and severe mental health needs. Knowledge of psychotherapeutic medications, case management functions, substance use treatment, crisis services, community resources, and evidence-based practices in the behavioral health field is critical for success in the position. Effective case management employs innovative thinking, patience, resiliency, skills in advocacy, service coordination, mental health assessment and evaluation, collaborative person-centered recovery planning, clinical documentation skills, and dual-diagnosis treatment. The Employment-Housing Specialist works independently and within a team, prioritizes needs during crisis situations, engages in regular meetings and training opportunities, and performs other duties as assigned with a positive attitude.

Location: Williamson County

Hourly Salary Range: $21.46 –$ 30.71

Differential Detail:

• Up to $4.00/hour – Tenure with BTCS
•  $.75/hour – Bilingual
• $Up to 2.00/hour – prior experience in a similar role with a community center in Texas
• $1.00/hour – Masters Degree in Human Services
• $1.00/hour – Advanced Licensure
• $.50/hour – LCDC Licensure

Eligibility for $200/month Service Delivery Incentive Award

Join our dynamic and enthusiastic Team dedicated to continuously improving the health and independence of the persons we serve.

Click on https://bbtrails.org/work-with-us/ for additional details on other rewards and compensation, including our excellent benefits package and generous leave accruals!