(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

Why join our team?

BTCS Values our team members and believes it is important to reward and compensate our team members for their contribution to our success. BTCS offers competitive salaries, an excellent benefits package and generous leave accruals.

Medical Insurance: Through BlueCross Blue Shield, we offer comprehensive medical coverage for you and your eligible dependents with access to network and non-network health care providers. Coverage for employees and eligible dependents begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.

Dental Insurance: Through Dental Select, we offer two coverage plans for dental care, to include preventative, basic and major services. Coverage for employees and eligible dependents begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.

Vision Insurance: Through BlueCross BlueShield, we offer vision coverage to include discounts on everyday vision needs, such as eye exams and glasses and/ or contacts. Coverage for employees and eligible dependents begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.

Prescription Plan: Through BlueCross BlueShield, we offer discounts on generic, preferred or brand-name drugs as well as non-preferred drugs at pharmacies or through a convenient home delivery program. Coverage for employees and eligible dependents begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.

Flexible Spending Accounts: Optional pre-tax contributions for medical reimbursement and dependent care plans.

Retirement Plans:
401A: Through this governmental plan, we offer a 7% match to employee contributions.
457/403(b): Through these governmental plans, employees may contribute pre-tax earnings for retirement. Employees may participate on the first day of employment.

Sponsored Insurance:
Life Insurance: Through Dearborn National, we offer basic life insurance of $5,000. Optional supplemental coverage, as well as spouse and eligible dependent policies, are available to purchase.
Long Term Disability/ Accident/ Critical Illness Insurance: Through Dearborn National we offer optional insurance coverages at a competitive rate. Coverage for employees and eligible dependents begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.

Family and Medical Leave: Job protection to provide care related to a child’s birth or adoption, or for yourself or a family member’s serious health condition.

Employee Assistance Program: Through Alliance Worksite Solutions, we offer a no cost, confidential employee assistance program as a resource to resolve personal, family, financial and legal problems for employees and their dependents.

Professional Development: Joining Bluebonnet Trails is about joining a culture of inclusiveness, collaboration, trust, and the invitation and expectation to have a voice. Bluebonnet offers employees the opportunity to participate in professional development that is skill based and offers continuing education courses to enhance knowledge and performance via online courses and instructor led webinars.

Additional Perks:
– Monthly Service Delivery Bonus Opportunities
– Employee Referral Awards
– Licensure Supervision
– Licensure Renewal Fee Reimbursement
– Public Service Loan Forgiveness Programs
– Educational Leave
– Competitive Pay Differentials for Applicable Positions