Intensive Housing Support Specialist (3529)

Job DetailsJob Location: SEATTLE, WA 98144Salary Range: $25.00 - $30.39 HourlyHere at Community House Mental Health Agency, we strive to provide a supportive family atmosphere in Seattle and King County for people with severe and persistent mental illness. Each person who walks through our door has a unique story, and we believe that everyone deserves to feel welcomed and valued. 

 

CHMHA has a fantastic opening for an Intensive Housing Specialist. 

 

Our Intensive Housing Specialist will work as part of a team to provide comprehensive community supports for young adults in transition to community based supported housing programs with emphasis on recovery-oriented services. Primary duties involve assisting clients with making sustainable and reliable community based support networks, learn daily living skills to promote long term permanent housing, and empower clients to become active members of their residential environment. 

 

At Community House, we value a strong work-life balance and aim to provide the best support for our workers. As a CHMHA employee, you will have access to a range of unique benefits, such as company-paid medical/dental/vision/disability insurance, a 403B retirement plan with employer match, continuing education credit, a personal unlimited ORCA card, and an employee assistance program with financial, mental, and legal assistance.  

 

SCHEDULE

Sunday-Wednesday, 7:00am-5:00pm (Full-Time, 40 hours/week)

 

RESPONSIBILITIES 



Provide assistance in accordance to individual treatment plans such as hygiene needs, meal preparation, daily skills groups, and community outings 





Assess living spaces for cleaning purposes on a weekly basis 





Coordinate client needs such as appointments, engagement with community support networks, vocational services, or other applicable needs 





Provide immediate crisis intervention and resolution as needed 





Review daily log and documents after each shift and communicate other staff members of any emergency situations 





Visually supervise medication distribution as necessary 





Lead assigned life group skills 





Maintain client records in keeping with agency, county, state, and federal guidelines





Provide input to primary psychiatric provider and/or case manager on client progress and treatment plan 





Facilitate assigned group activity sessions and specialized client events such as field trips, holiday parties, etc 





Assist in admission and discharge planning to community based supported housing programs when directed 





Coordinate client orientation and monitor/inform property manager of room maintenance as needed 





Attend scheduled staff meetings and community meetings when assigned





Commit to minimum 10 hours of annual continuing education/training 





Maintain client and staff confidentiality at all times 


QualificationsBASIC QUALIFICATIONS 



High School Diploma/GED with minimum 2 years experience 





Current First Aid and CPR certification 





Current Food Handler permit 





Have legible handwriting 





Ability to do simple mathematics 





Ability to read and comprehend agency/client charts 





Valid driver’s license and clean driving record for use of agency vehicles 





Experience with target population or ability to acquire specialized training to work with target population.  





Ability to work independently and in a team. 





Be free of substance use 





Ability to perform duties outlined in description within reasonable accommodation 



 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 



Bachelor’s degree in social work or other related field 





Working knowledge and adherence to all agency policies and procedures