Independent Living Specialist

About This Role

This role is responsible for managing a caseload of clients experiencing homelessness, ensuring their clinical files and reports are current, and providing client-centered services to help them secure entitlements, employment, and housing.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of an assigned client caseload
• Meet with clients on a regular basis
• Ensure all clinical files and reports are complete and up to date
• Engage individuals in a client-centered approach
• Provide services and referrals for individuals experiencing homelessness
• Assist clients in securing entitlements, gainful employment, and housing
• Manage conflict or challenging behaviors with self-awareness, emphasizing client autonomy and safety
• Build clients' daily living skills for successful independent living
• Complete intakes and assessments and all required documentation (psychosocials, progress notes, treatment plans)
• Escort clients to various appointments, as needed
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences
• Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel)
• CPR training certification or willingness to complete training

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required, Bachelor's Degree preferred

Nice to Have

• Bachelor's Degree
• Bilingual abilities
• Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness
• Experience with conducting outreach, securing entitlements and housing
• Knowledge of mental illness and substance abuse

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

Certifications