Transition Support Specialist
Job Type
Full Time
About the Role
Responsible for assisting individuals residing in nursing facility or SMHRF care to prepare for and implement steps to transition to permanent supportive housing in the community. Provides case management and therapeutic interventions that facilitate illness self-management, skill building, identification of natural supports, and use of community resources. Uses intensive outreach strategies to engage participants in services. Monitors participants’ symptoms and medications regularly. Implements crisis services in consultation with supervisor/psychiatrist and makes sure that participants are safe and obtain timely access to services. Serves as a liaison with other systems of care, including nursing facility staff and collaborating treatment providers. Documents all services using program standards.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, social work, or a related field (or) High School diploma or GED plus 5 years supervised experience in human service field.
Experience working with in the field of mental health, substance use treatment, or I/DD services preferred.
Experience working with diverse ethnic populations required.
Proficient in use of computer including basic computer and data entry skills.
Personal vehicle, Illinois current driver license and insurance, good driving record acceptable to agency insurance carrier.
Flexibility to work on weekends, evenings, holidays during emergencies.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Association House of Chicago does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, marital status, pregnancy, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service and any other classification protected by local, State, or Federal law.
Application Instructions
Please email Yvonne Rodriguez, Human Resources Coordinator with your resume and cover letter directly at yrodriguez@associationhouse.org.