Community Support Specialist en Brightli

Job Description:

Job Title: Community Support/Housing Specialist
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Department: Adult & Child Health
Employment Type: Full-time
 

Job Summary:

Are you passionate about supporting individuals experiencing homelessness and helping them find stability through housing? Do you want to work in a collaborative and dynamic environment where you can make a meaningful impact? Join our team at Adult & Child Health as a Community Support/Housing Specialist!

In this role, you’ll provide access to services and community support for individuals with mental illness and/or substance use disorders. You’ll focus on case management for homeless and chronically homeless clients in need of permanent supportive housing, while building relationships with landlords and coordinating care across systems.
 

Indianapolis offers a vibrant community with rich history, green spaces, and a welcoming environment. Join us in making a difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals and advancing your career!

Position Perks & Benefits:

• 29 Days of PTO

• Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**

• Competitive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match for Part-Time and Full-Time employees

• Company-paid basic life insurance

• Emergency Medical Leave Program

• Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent child-care

• Health & Wellness Program

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Employee Discount Program

• Mileage Reimbursement

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and oversee landlord relationships and lease programs

• Provide case management for clients in permanent supportive housing

• Assist clients in finding and retaining housing and accessing related resources

• Deliver holistic, person-centered care using motivational and harm-reduction approaches

• Support development of functional skills for independent living

• Facilitate recovery/resiliency through goal setting and barrier reduction

• Develop and update individualized treatment plans with interdisciplinary teams

• Promote positive outcomes in housing, employment, education, and health

• Use collaborative documentation to engage clients in treatment

• Document services accurately and in alignment with treatment plans

• Develop discharge and aftercare plans for continued recovery

• Re-engage clients following missed appointments

• Support individuals in crisis and coordinate resources

• Maintain contact with hospitalized clients and facilitate discharge planning

• Educate clients on managing mental illness and substance use disorders

• Reinforce medication adherence and communicate concerns to prescribers

• Build skills for illness self-management and wellness planning

• Identify relapse risk factors and develop prevention strategies

• Assist clients in accessing rehabilitative services and benefits

• Coordinate with service providers, medical professionals, and community supports

• Support follow-through with medical care and chronic disease management

• Develop natural supports and improve interpersonal and coping skills

• Provide family education and support

• Help clients build skills for employment, education, and housing stability

• Represent the agency professionally

• Demonstrate interest in long-term and short-term goals and objectives of the company

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor, Program Director, Vice President, or Executive Team member
   

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• A mental health professional as defined in 9 CSR 10 – 7.140 (2) (QQ) (Missouri)

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field (e.g., social work, psychology, nursing, education, criminal justice, etc.)

• Any four-year degree with two years of qualifying experience

• Any four-year combination of higher education and qualifying experience

• Four years of qualifying experience
   

Qualifying experience must include delivery of services to individuals with mental illness, substance abuse, or developmental disabilities, including:

• One-on-one or group services with a rehabilitation/recovery focus

• Teaching coping and management skills for psychiatric or substance use issues

• Supporting employment, family, school, and community functioning

• Assisting individuals in achieving goals on treatment or person-centered plans
   

Additional Qualifications:

• Knowledge of case management and rehabilitation methods

• Understanding of challenges faced by individuals with mental illness and/or substance use disorders

• Familiarity with legal requirements and court procedures related to treatment

• Some knowledge of supervisory and training practices in behavioral health settings

• Ability to evaluate services and provide input

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to produce clear and concise reports

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Adult & Child Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.