Housing Specialist

Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings.

Centerstone, a trauma-informed organization, endorses an organizational culture built on understanding, recognizing and responding to those affected by trauma to strengthen resilience for our clients, staff and community. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

Job Description:

Provides leadership and supervision for the Supported Housing program. Serves as a liaison between Centerstone and assigned contracted supported housing providers. Ensures coordination of care is occurring. Provides education and consultation to staff. Manages workflows to ensure proper support and resources are available for clients and staff.

Supports the Centerstone Mission, Vision and Values in delivering care that changes people’s lives. Treats all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect, regardless of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, religion, age, disability, military status.

Communicates clearly and appropriately; provides excellent customer service. Adheres to applicable policies and procedures. Regular attendance and punctuality is required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as care coordinator.
• Work with clients and staff to develop service plans.
• Work with clients and staff to complete and update continued stay reviews and submit continued stay reviews on-time.
• Coordination of admissions and transfers.
• Complete auditing of Supported Housing facilities.
• Assist providers with corrective action when needed.
• Provide psychosocial training, education and consultation to staff.
• Provide client advocacy.
• Assist with behavioral planning as needed.
• Provide oversight with discharge planning.
• Submit adverse incident reports as needed.
• Monitor TennCare eligibility.
• Assists with “onboarding” of new sub-contracted Supported Housing facilities.
• Attend required meetings including clinical supervision.
• Relays pertinent information to supervisors in a timely manner.
• Provide coverage as needed for fellow Housing Specialists.
• Other reasonable duties assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Effectively communicates via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
• Good understanding of housing services.
• Able to provide leadership and guidance to team members.
• Goal development for program improvements.
• Organized and able to meet deadlines.
• Promote Recovery and Resiliency values.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School

Three+ years of related experience

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Task

Percentage of Time/Frequency

Standing 10%

Sitting 80%

Squatting occasional

Driving 10%

Kneeling occasional

Lifting occasional

Bending occasional

Climbing Stairs occasional

DISCLAIMER

The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Time Type:

Full time

Entry Pay Range:

$15.11--$18.84

Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and ten paid holidays
• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion employee resource groups
• Continuing education