Housing Specialist I

Posted:
8/13/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Tennessee, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support

Workplace Type:
On-site

Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings.

Centerstone, a trauma-informed organization, endorses an organizational culture built on understanding, recognizing and responding to those affected by trauma to strengthen resilience for our clients, staff and community. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!


JOB DESCRIPTION:

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Provides leadership and supervision for the Supported Housing program. Serves as a liaison between Centerstone and assigned contracted supported housing providers. Ensures coordination of care is occurring. Provides education and consultation to staff. Manages workflows to ensure proper support and resources are available for clients and staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Serves as care coordinator.
  • Work with clients and staff to develop service plans.
  • Work with clients and staff to complete and update continued stay reviews and submit continued stay reviews on-time.
  • Coordination of admissions and transfers.
  • Complete auditing of Supported Housing facilities.
  • Assist providers with corrective action when needed.
  • Provide psychosocial training, education and consultation to staff.
  • Provide client advocacy.
  • Assist with behavioral planning as needed.
  • Provide oversight with discharge planning.
  • Submit adverse incident reports as needed.
  • Monitor TennCare eligibility.
  • Assists with “onboarding” of new sub-contracted Supported Housing facilities.
  • Attend required meetings including clinical supervision.
  • Relays pertinent information to supervisors in a timely manner.
  • Provide coverage as needed for fellow Housing Specialists.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
  • Good understanding of housing services.
  • Able to provide leadership and guidance to team members.
  • Goal development for program improvements.
  • Organized and able to meet deadlines.
  • Promote Recovery and Resiliency values.

QUALIFICATIONS

         

Education Level              

High school diploma or GED required.

Years of Experience       

One year of related experience required.

Certification/Licensure 

N/A

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Standing – 20%

Sitting – 80%

Squatting – Occasional

Kneeling – Occasional

Bending – Occasional

Driving – Occasional

Lifting – Occasional

DISCLAIMER

The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Range:

$15.75--$22.00

Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:

  • Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • 403b retirement plan with company match
  • Paid time off and ten paid holidays
  • AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion employee resource groups
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Centerstone does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our beliefs toward diversity and inclusion.

Our approach to diversity is simple—it’s about embracing everyone. Together, we continue to develop an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our employees. It powers our innovation and connects us closer to each other, to our clients and the communities we serve. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the growing world around us, and where everyone feels empowered, safe and welcomed.