Assertive Community Treatment Housing Specialist

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Job description

Job Location
Asheville, NC
Work Shift

We are looking for talented individuals who share our dedication to the people we serve and support.

We are hiring an ACT Housing Specialist in Asheville

We offer a $1,000 sign on bonus, meaningful work on a supportive team and supervision.

If you are looking for a fulfilling opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people facing mental health, and substance abuse challenges, then join our team at RHA Health Services!

The Position: We're looking for an ACT Housing Specialist, Qualified Professional in Mental health

• Pay rate: $17-$20 per hour based on education and experience
• Bonus: $1,000 sign on bonus
• Schedule: we are hiring for full time hourly positions Monday- Friday with some on call hours

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree (in Human Services field) & 2 or more years full-time experience with individuals living with mental illness OR
• Bachelor Degree (Not Human Services field) & 4 or more years full-time experience with individuals living with mental illness OR
• Master's Degree or Higher & 1 or more years full-time experience OR
• License or Provisional License in a human services field

Responsibilities:

• Assisting individuals to set and achieve goals to improve their quality of living based on their experience and desire
• Facilitating relationships and serving as a link between the individual, parents, guardians, local agencies and the community; especially as it relates to housing and independent living
• Minimizing the negative effects of psychiatric symptoms or substance dependence that interfere with the person's daily living and personal development, providing supportive counseling
• Supporting the individuals served in the development of various skill building activities, including: daily and community living skills, socialization skills, adaptation skills, and behavior and anger management
• Linking and partnering with housing agencies, landlords, and subsidized programs to find permanent safe housing
• Participating in a first responder on-call system available to individuals served by the team and/or his/her natural support network on a 24/7/365 basis

The Location: RHA ACT Team is located in Asheville, NC and serves Buncombe and Henderson Counties - work in the community- not stuck in an office or behind a computer

We offer the following benefits to full-time employees:

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Voluntary Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Telemed, and Pharmacy Insurance, and a Health Advocate service that helps employees find doctors, schedule appointments, estimate costs, answer medical/prescription questions, resolve medical claims issues and more
• Company-sponsored Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Physical, Emotional and Financial Wellbeing Programs
• Free diabetic and hypertension medication and supplies (for qualifying employees)
• Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities

Why Should You Apply?

• Ability to help others and make a difference
• Ability to work as a valued member of a dedicated team, enabling people RHA supports to identify and achieve personal goals, experience, meaningful days, participated in the community, and live more independently.
• A great deal of on-the-job training provides the opportunity to grow clinically.
• Exposure and cross training with other specialities to support whole person care including vocational, nursing, psychiatry, substance use specalists and peer supports

About RHA Health Services:

At RHA we are all about people - both the people we serve and support and each member of our team. We provide support and services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and mental health and substance use needs.

We focus on helping people live their best lives through setting and reaching personal goals, forming and sustaining meaningful community connections and relationships, achieving positive outcomes in health and wellness, and more.

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of the people we serve and support, then apply to join the RHA team today!

EEO Statement:

RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.

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If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.

RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.

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