JOB SUMMARY: Housing Support Specialist reports to Program Supervisor. Specialist provides services in which values consumer choice and promotes community integration.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
I. In accordance with performance to work expectations provided by program supervisor/director and or designee coupled with being documented in agency general performance appraisal, core competencies, goals and objectives and Community Residential Standards the Housing Support Specialist is responsible for the following:
- Direct services are individualized to the needs of consumers served (serious and persistent mentally ill individuals with co- occurring substance abuse diagnosis and developmental disabilities).
- Coordination of rehabilitation services based upon individuals person centered goals.
- Productivity benchmarks and documentation are customary and usual expectations as a housing support specialist assigned to caseload.
II. Housing Specialist participate in the On-call rotation (telephonic support).
III. Successfully Completes In House Residential Skill Core Competency Self Test, CPR/First Aid, Crisis Prevention Intervention Course and Residential and Agency Required Essential Learning Courses and Post Test [within 30 to 90 days of hire based on area of competency need].
IV. Proactive Participation in Continuous Quality Improvement Process in accordance with Agency Policy and Procedures.
Other related duties as assigned by program leadership for the well being of consumer residents served and our commitment to program excellence.
