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 will also provide after-hour and on-call supports.

About the Role

Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare agency providing a variety of programs across 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 a premier non-profit fully integrated healthcare provider of substance use and behavioral health programs in Arizona, utilizing evidence-based models.

Responsibilities

• Work with SMI clients in their homes or in the field to develop independent living skills.
• Assist clients in learning bus routes, food shopping, cleaning home, proper hygiene, maintaining relationships with supportive family, and developing community-based supports.
• Provide after-hour and on-call supports to clients.

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 and reliable transportation.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of behavioral health principles and practices.
• 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 with some evening and weekend availability.

Benefits

CBI offers a wide range of unique benefits including a 5-week PTO plan, hospital indemnity/Critical Illness insurance, pet insurance, dependent care savings, health care savings, 401K with employer match, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs, incentives, and more!