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
- Work with SMI clients to develop independent living skills
- Assist clients in learning and practicing daily living activities
- Support clients in building relationships with supportive family members
- Provide on-call and after-hours support as needed
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Associate's degree or higher in a field related to behavioral health preferred
- 1 or more years of clerical and/or administrative experience preferred
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
Qualifications
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Knowledge of behavioral health principles and practices
- Experience with crisis intervention and support
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 (5 weeks)
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- Disability, Life, and Supplemental plans
- Hospital indemnity/Critical Illness insurance
- Pet insurance
- Dependent Care Savings account
- Health Care Savings account
- 401K with employer match (100% vested upon enrollment)
- Wellness programs
- Tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs
- Incentives
- and more!
Pay
Very Competitive pay rates
Schedule
Varies based on client needs and department requirements
About CBI
Community Bridges, Inc. (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. CBI is committed to creating a culture where employees feel valued and supported, and they offer a wide range of benefits and growth opportunities.