Community Housing Support Specialist

Pay Range: $25.50 - 32.38 an hour

Are you looking for a career that makes a difference?

JAMHI Health & Wellness, Inc. is looking for a compassionate and dependable Community Housing Support Specialist to join our CHSS team. If you're passionate about hands-on support and helping clients navigate behavioral health challenges while building independence, this is your opportunity to help people live their own best lives..

Reporting to the CHSS Support Specialist Supervisor, you'll provide individualized, community-based support-helping clients stay engaged in services, coordinate appointments and transitions, assisting with skill development and maintenance of daily routines, and promoting safe, stable housing environments including ensuring Assisted Living Home Standards are met for the assigned location. You'll work closely with clinicians, your supervisor, and external providers to connect treatment goals with real-life success. This field-focused position balances direct client interaction with essential administrative duties like documentation and some care coordination. It's a dynamic role perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is dedicated to person-centered care.

This is a full-time, permanent position with working hours of Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Wage placement is based on relevant work experience and education.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Two years of experience providing direct behavioral health services to individuals with severe mental illness, co-occurring substance use disorders, or intellectual/developmental disabilities.
  • Post secondary education in a related field can substitute on a year to year basis for up to one year of experience.

License/Certification:

• Current CPR Certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to clear JAMHI auto insurance screening.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Coursework in behavioral health, social work, or a related field
• Training in Mental Health First Aid, Crisis Intervention, or Motivational Interviewing

All JAMHI positions require the ability to pass a criminal background check in accordance with the current state regulation requirements and a valid Alaska driver's license and be able to clear the JAMHI auto insurance screening through the independent insurance carrier and/or if driving

JAMHI believes that diversity of thought, lived experience, culture, identity, and perspective strengthens our workplace and drives better outcomes. We welcome individuals who bring different ways of thinking and a wide range of personal and professional backgrounds.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnic origin, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, changes in marital status, parenthood or status as a parent, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, family medical history, veteran or military status, citizenship or immigration status where applicable, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Pay Range: $25.50 - $32.38 per hour