What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Specialist position at Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources?
County: Forrest
City: Hattiesburg
FT/PT Status: Regular Full Time
Education: Master's Degree
Summary
Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources is seeking a dedicated and energetic SSVF Program Specialist. The Program Specialist position plays a vital role in providing services to veterans who are at risk of becoming homeless. In this role, the Program Specialist will serve veteran families from Jackson to the MS Gulf Coast, with families from the Pine Belt Mental Health service area being the primary focus.
For 50 years, Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources has served individuals throughout the Pine Belt. Through an extensive continuum of care, we strive to enable adults with serious mental illnesses, children with serious emotional disturbances, and individuals with an addiction or developmental disability to live, work, learn, and participate fully in their communities. Our eighteen-county service area includes Amite, Covington, Forrest, Franklin, Greene, Hancock, Harrison, Jeff Davis, Jones, Lamar, Lawrence, Marion, Pear River, Perry, Pike, Stone, Walthall and Wayne
Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources offers a competitive benefits package including employer paid life insurance and LTD, along with optional Health, Dental, Vision, FSA and HSA, and 403(b) plan along with a generous leave policy.
Requirements
Master's degree required, preferably in behavioral healthcare
Must have reliable transportation to provide community services
Must have a valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record
Must have auto insurance with liability limits of 100,000/300,000/50,000 within 30 days of hire
Excellent Communications Skills Required
Independent work ability
Veterans encouraged to apply
Responsibilities
Responsible for assessing, collaborative goal setting and service planning, brokering and coordinating supports, follow-up, and other activities necessary to assist with the achievement of permanent housing.
Documents all services provided in electronic medical records by using collaborative documentation.
City: Hattiesburg
FT/PT Status: Regular Full Time
Education: Master's Degree
Summary
Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources is seeking a dedicated and energetic SSVF Program Specialist. The Program Specialist position plays a vital role in providing services to veterans who are at risk of becoming homeless. In this role, the Program Specialist will serve veteran families from Jackson to the MS Gulf Coast, with families from the Pine Belt Mental Health service area being the primary focus.
For 50 years, Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources has served individuals throughout the Pine Belt. Through an extensive continuum of care, we strive to enable adults with serious mental illnesses, children with serious emotional disturbances, and individuals with an addiction or developmental disability to live, work, learn, and participate fully in their communities. Our eighteen-county service area includes Amite, Covington, Forrest, Franklin, Greene, Hancock, Harrison, Jeff Davis, Jones, Lamar, Lawrence, Marion, Pear River, Perry, Pike, Stone, Walthall and Wayne
Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources offers a competitive benefits package including employer paid life insurance and LTD, along with optional Health, Dental, Vision, FSA and HSA, and 403(b) plan along with a generous leave policy.
Requirements
Master's degree required, preferably in behavioral healthcare
Must have reliable transportation to provide community services
Must have a valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record
Must have auto insurance with liability limits of 100,000/300,000/50,000 within 30 days of hire
Excellent Communications Skills Required
Independent work ability
Veterans encouraged to apply
Responsibilities
Responsible for assessing, collaborative goal setting and service planning, brokering and coordinating supports, follow-up, and other activities necessary to assist with the achievement of permanent housing.
Documents all services provided in electronic medical records by using collaborative documentation.