The Housing Specialist primary purpose is to provide Housing Services to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and/or dually diagnosed members being served. Facilitate the members in finding safe and affordable housing and providing tenancy support to each ACTT Member who is interested in living independently.

Minimum

Technical School / 2 Years College /

Associate degree

Education:

High School Diploma or GED is required. A bachelor’s or master’s degree in related field is preferred. NC state approved training for Housing and Tenancy Supports is required. NC Certified Peer Support Certification is required in leu of a bachelor’s degree.

Work experience:

A minimum of 1 year experience working with adults who have a mental illness and/or substance abuse diagnosis.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

General knowledge regarding Assertive Community Treatment Teams and the services that are provided. Knowledge of recovery principles. Knowledge of community resources concentrating on housing opportunities. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely. Possess knowledge of interventions needed for the members to find and maintain stable housing. Ability to be available for crisis situations. Understanding funding sources and various housing grants for members is essential to this position.

Interpersonal Skills:

Possess skills in establishing a rapport with members, applying techniques of assessing psychosocial and behavioral aspects of a member’s problems. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the members being served by the ACT Team. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely and to plan and execute work effectively. This person must be able to communicate with other team members in a clear, honest, and open manner. This employee must be able to establish appropriate professional boundaries and relationships with staff and members consistent with professional practice and professional ethics.

Travel Requirements:

Valid Driver’s License and insurance required. Travel will vary depending on the daily schedule for this position. All travel is in the community where the members live and work.

Facilitate housing and tenancy support to each ACT member who is interested in living independently. Assists with budgeting, application processes, establishing credit, understanding and meeting obligations of tenancy. Explore housing opportunities and availability, apply for housing subsidies and programs, negotiate and understand the terms of the lease and paying rent and utilities,

Assist with activities of daily living such as: meal preparation, shopping, laundry, housekeeping, self-care, transportation, resource management, exercise, managing household budgets, crisis management, assessment of medication compliance, environmental changes, problem solving, and follow-up support for as long as necessary.

Guidance Requirement: Indicate the degree to which the position is guided by the Supervisor/Manager

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