POSITION OVERVIEW
Coordinate and implement housing needs/services
- Assist individuals in the procurement of safe and affordable housing and related necessities (utilities, furniture, etc.)
- Develop and maintain relationships with local housing vendors. These include:
o Private landlords, the local housing authorities, personal care homes, and other providers that offer housing to the consumers
o Manage and facilitate referrals to housing providers in community
o Responsible for creating new housing opportunities within community and maintaining contact with landlords and residential providers
o Arrange and coordinate with moving companies and or vendors as needed
o Meet with potential housing vendors to talk about the consumers, their needs, and what the ACT program can and does offer so that there is a clear picture of what the vendor can expect if housing if offered
o Coordinate and support arrangements for lease agreements, security deposits, financial subsidies and or rental and homeowner’s insurance
o Complete any, and all paperwork necessary for someone to receive a housing voucher, be placed on a housing list, or receive housing assistance.
o Keep abreast of any local and state housing initiatives, changes and opportunities for the consumers.
o Provide education and problem solving for household safety issues.
o Work with payee (if applicable) with regards to housing expenses and when there is a change in housing to connect or disconnect utilities as needed
o Liaison between the individual and the landlord to discuss/resolve any issues and concerns
o Ensure all consumer who are in supportive living programs are linked with a housing authority and are placed on the waiting list
ITT Process
- Participate in treatment planning meetings
- Collaborate with ACT members and consumer’s natural supports to work towards identifying goals that will help in the housing process
- Assist in providing ongoing assessments of the individual’s mental illness and symptoms as well as responses to treatment
Rate of pay: $19.34 /hour + Monthly mileage reimbursement
Merakey is currently looking for a Housing Specialist to join our Baden, PA Team.
MERAKEY IS PROUD TO OFFER THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS
- Work/Life Balance
- Competitive Compensation Plans
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short/Long Term Disability Coverage
- Life Insurance
- 403B Retirement Plan (with company matching)
- Marketplace Savings Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Programs
- 24-Hour Nurse Hotline
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Generous Paid Time Off (for qualifying positions)
- Stability that coincides with working for a national leader in education and human services
ABOUT MERAKEY’S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION
Merakey offers a continuum of care in behavioral health (includes mental health and addictive diseases), integrating services in both community and site-based settings. These services provide a wide range of recovery focused treatment, services, and supports for children and adults.
Site/Clinic Based Services
- The Center for Hope
- Outpatient
- Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
- Parents and Children Together (PACT)
- Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
- Psychiatric/Socialization Rehabilitation for Hope
- Residential Services for Children and Adults
Community Based Services
- Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) and Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (FACT)
- Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services (BHRS)
- Case Management / Recovery Coaching
- Community Health Liaison (CHL)
- Community and School Based Behavioral Health (CSBBH)
- Crisis Intervention
- Substance Use Disorder Services
- Dual Diagnosis Treatment Team (DDTT)
- Family Based Mental Health Services
- Therapeutic Family Care
- Foster Care Plus
- Peer Support
- Student Assistance Program (SAP)
- Supported Employment
- Supports for Permanency (SFP)
For more information on each individual service, please visit: https://www.merakey.org/services-behavioral-health.html
ABOUT MERAKEY
Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health and education provider offering a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country.
We leverage our size and expertise to develop innovative solutions and new models of care to meet the needs of individuals, their families, public and private healthcare funders and community partner organizations.
We recognize that complex needs require a holistic approach. With our experience, expertise and compassion, we empower everyone within our communities to reach their fullest potential.
With a rich tradition spanning 50 years with nearly 10,000 employees, Merakey provides care to over 40,000 adults and children throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Delaware, Louisiana, Michigan, Texas, California, and Tennessee.
Merakey is an Equal Opportunity Employer!
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In addition to completing your application, please feel free to email your resume directly to our recruiter at [email protected].
- Master Degree in a clinical discipline including but not limited to counseling, social work, or psychology
- Clinical license preferred but not required
- A minimum of 2 years working with individuals with mental illness
- A minimum of 1 year working as a therapist
- Experience using evidence based therapy practices and writing treatment plans
- Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
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