Independent Living Specialist
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
- Work with SMI clients in their homes or in the field to develop independent living skills.
- Assist clients in learning bus routes, cleaning home, proper hygiene, maintaining relationships with supportive family, and developing community-based supports.
- Provide after-hour and on-call supports to clients.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or GED.
- An associate's degree or higher in a field related to behavioral health, preferred.
- At least one year of clerical and/or administrative experience, preferred.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Associate's degree or higher in a field related to behavioral health preferred.
- One or more years of clerical and/or administrative experience preferred.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of behavioral health principles and practices.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
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
Additionally, CBI is recognized as one of the top ten healthiest mid-size employers in the Valley by The Phoenix Business Journal for the past four years.
Pay
Very Competitive pay rates.
Schedule
Flexible schedule to accommodate fieldwork and on-call responsibilities.
About CBI
CBI is an integrated behavioral healthcare agency offering a variety of different programs throughout Arizona. CBI provides 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 cutting-edge, nationally recognized, evidence-based models.