Supported Housing Specialist

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:

Established in 1970, Boley Centers, Inc., is a private, non-profit organization serving individuals with mental disabilities, individuals and families who are homeless, Veterans and youth in Pinellas County. Boley Centers, Inc., a nationally recognized and accredited behavioral health care agency, has an opening for a Supported Housing Specialist.

BENEFITS:

• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Time Off
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Continuing education, reimbursement for professional certifications, licensure and qualified supervision

JOB SUMMARY:

This position provides support services to consumers residing in the community or in a permanent housing setting of a supported housing program. Services include placement, landlord negotiations, financial assistance, crisis intervention and basic living skills training and support in the least restrictive environment. Services are designed to promote independent living and mental health stability.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree is required. Human Services related field preferred. Education must be from an accredited school, college, or university.

Minimum of one year experience working with the severely mentally ill, community services and resources experience with property management/ tenant--landlord issues preferred

Knowledge of counseling techniques and mental illness.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Good skills and demonstrated abilities in verbal and written communications, coordination/cooperation, follow-through, interpersonal relations, attention to detail, use of basic language and math, following verbal and written procedures and instructions, recording information orally and in writing, internal and external public relations, working independently, verbal and physical crisis intervention techniques, planning, problem solving, negotiating, flexibility to change, decision making, scheduling own and others' work, counseling techniques and evaluation techniques, organizing own and others' work and such others that are usually and customarily considered necessary for satisfactory completion of essential duties.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Florida driver's license, current auto insurance and personal vehicle required.

Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.

Veterans encouraged to apply. Boley Centers is a drug-free workplace that adheres to federal regulations as it pertains to marijuana use.

EOE/ADA/VETERANS/DFWP