Independent Living Specialist

Job Summary

The F/ACT Independent Living Specialists work with SMI clients in their homes or in the field to develop independent living skills. These skills include food shopping, learning bus routes, cleaning home, proper hygiene, maintaining relationships with supportive family, and developing community-based supports. This position is expected to be in the field at least 80% of the time, working with clients to assist them in sustaining ongoing recovery. This position also provides after-hour and on-call supports.

About the Role

Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare agency providing a variety of programs throughout Arizona. CBI offers residential, outpatient, inpatient, patient-centered medical homes, medication-assisted treatment, and crisis services to individuals experiencing crisis, opioid use disorder, homelessness, and mental illness. CBI is the premier non-profit fully integrated healthcare provider of substance use and behavioral health programs in Arizona, including prevention, education, and treatment using evidence-based models.

Responsibilities

• Work with SMI clients in their homes or in the field to develop independent living skills.
• Assist clients in developing skills that will help sustain ongoing recovery.
• Provide after-hour and on-call supports.

Requirements

• Highschool Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree or higher in a field related to behavioral health preferred.
• 1 or more years of clerical and/or administrative experience is preferred.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of behavioral health and addiction treatment.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.

Benefits

CBI offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Generous PTO accrual (5 weeks!)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, Supplemental plans
• Hospital indemnity/Critical Illness
• Pet Insurance
• Dependent Care Savings
• Health Care Savings
• 401K with employer match - 100% vested upon enrollment
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Programs
• Incentives
• and more!

Pay

Very Competitive pay rates.

Schedule

Flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.