What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing Specialist- Assessment and Intervention Center Job Details | HHC position at Wishard-Eskenazi Health?
Division: Eskenazi Health
Sub-Division: SEMHC
Req ID: 26192
Schedule : Full Time
Shift : Days
Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, Indiana's first community mental health center, provides comprehensive care for emotional and behavioral problems, including severe mental illness and substance abuse. The Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center offers both inpatient and outpatient services, including several outreach centers as well as clinic- and community-based services.
FLSA Status
Non-exempt
Job Role Summary
The Housing Specialist engages and assists in the admission, on-boarding, and orientation of new residents. The Housing Specialist ensures a safe milieu through regular engagement with residents, non-violent crisis intervention, and structured individual and group activities.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Job Requirements
o One year of experience in behavioral health or substance use disorder treatment; or
o Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT); or
o Equivalent post-secondary education such as a bachelor's or associate's degree
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
o Basic knowledge of behavioral health and addiction
o Basic knowledge of substance use disorders and/or co-occurring disorder
o Basic knowledge of medical terminology
o Knowledge of basic learning principles
o Knowledge of community resources
o Knowledge of hands-on resident care
o Advanced knowledge of client rights and responsibilities
o Familiarity and comfort with basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office
o Crisis intervention skills
o Strong interpersonal skills
o Willingness to learn and grow within a person-centered treatment environment
o Ability to be both clear and concise in written and verbal communications
o Ability to work cooperatively in a multidisciplinary team
o Ability to think critically and problem-solve efficiently
o Ability to provide hands-on client care
o Ability to perform safety interventions including physical safety interventions
o Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs
o Must meet all population-specific competencies for role and service area
Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center's primary mission is to serve individuals with serious mental illness and chronic addiction as well as seriously emotionally disturbed children and their families. Patients of all ages are welcomed, from children to seniors, with a philosophy of care that stresses strength-based and family- and community-centered treatment utilizing the Recovery Model of treatment.