Independent Living Specialist

About the role

The F/ACT Independent Living Specialists at Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) work with Substance Misuse Impairment (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 requires being in the field at least 80% of the time, assisting clients in sustaining ongoing recovery and providing after-hour and on-call supports.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement independent living skills for SMI clients
• Assist clients in managing daily activities such as food shopping and household chores
• Support clients in maintaining healthy relationships and building community connections
• Provide after-hour and on-call support to clients as needed

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Associate's degree or higher in a field related to behavioral health preferred
• At least 1 year of clerical and/or administrative experience preferred

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Passion for helping individuals achieve independence and recovery

Skills

• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

CBI offers an excellent benefits package including generous PTO accrual, medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, hospital indemnity/critical illness, pet insurance, dependent care savings, health care savings, 401K with employer match, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs, incentives, and more!

Pay

Very competitive pay rates

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate fieldwork and on-call responsibilities

About CBI

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 committed to providing evidence-based, cutting-edge care using nationally recognized models. CBI is recognized as one of the top ten healthiest mid-size employers in the Valley by The Phoenix Business Journal. CBI values its employees' careers and offers numerous growth opportunities.