ACTT Housing Specialist

Make a Difference in Someone’s Life!

At Monarch, we work together to provide life-changing care in communities across North Carolina and Rhode Island. As a team, we provide hope, promote wellness, and empower individuals and families impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and traumatic brain injury.

You Belong at Monarch

You deserve a positive and encouraging work environment - a place where you can do your best work and grow as a professional. That is just what you’ll find at Monarch. Here, we care for people, including our team members. We offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that supports full-time and part-time team members and their families. More than just a job, this opportunity with Monarch will give you room to spread your wings and grow because we believe in promoting from within and developing future leaders.

Job Highlights:

A Qualified Professional (10A NCAC 27G .0104) must have one of the following:

• Bachelor degree (non Human Services) with 4 years Full time OR 8 years Part time applicable experience required

• Bachelor degree (Human Services) with 2 years Full time OR 4 years Part time applicable experience required

• Master degree (Human Services) with 1 year Full time OR 2 years Part time applicable experience required

This Opportunity:

The Assertive Community Treatment Team Housing Specialist is responsible for providing comprehensive housing support services to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI). The Specialist will work collaboratively with the ACTT team to assist clients in securing, maintaining, and transitioning to independent living arrangements.

What You'll Do:

• Maintain trainings as required and requested

• Demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures and assist in crisis situations

• Demonstrate knowledge of and comply with all agency policies and procedures

• Complete all other relevant responsibilities assigned by the supervisor

• Driving and travel may be required

• Assist clients in identifying suitable housing options based on their individual needs and preferences.

• Assist with completing housing applications and required documentation.

• Provide support during the housing application process, including attending appointments and advocating for clients' needs.

• Assist clients in maintaining their housing by addressing landlord concerns and resolving housing-related issues.

• Facilitate the transition to independent living, providing guidance and support throughout the process.

• Develop and implement individualized housing plans for clients.

• Coordinate housing services with other members of the ACTT team and community providers.

• Monitor client progress and adjust housing plans as needed.

• Provide crisis intervention and support as necessary.

• Assist clients in obtaining and maintaining public benefits, such as housing subsidies and disability benefits.

• Provide guidance on eligibility requirements and application processes.

• Advocate for clients' rights and ensure they receive the benefits they are entitled to.

• Identify and connect clients with community resources relevant to their housing needs, such as transportation, employment, and social services.

• Assist clients in navigating community assistance programs, including Transition to Community Living (TCL).

• Advocate for clients' access to necessary resources and services.

• Provide psychiatric rehabilitation services to support clients in developing independent living skills.

• Assist clients in managing their mental health symptoms and developing coping strategies.

• Facilitate skill-building activities, such as budgeting, cooking, and household management

Education We're Looking For:

Bachelors: Human Services, Bachelors (Required), Masters: Human Services

Certifications We're Looking For:

Drivers License (Valid) - USA, Qualified Professional (QP) - Monarch-DSM

Experience We're Looking For:

Full time experience working with adults with severe and persistent mental illness | 1-4 years (Dependent Upon Education - see Job Description) | Required

Schedule:

40 hours

Target Weekly Hours:

40

Monarch is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Monarch offers opportunities as diverse as the people we support and the communities we serve. Monarch is an equal opportunity employer and we are firmly committed to supporting and celebrating all forms of diversity. 

Monarch does not accept paper applications. Any person with a disability who needs any reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to apply for a position or otherwise to participate in Monarch job search or selection process, should contact [email protected] or call (704) 986-1550.

This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed. You will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor. This job description is subject to revision at the discretion of Monarch.