In-Reach Specialist
On-siteForest City, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Assess individual interest in supported housing and explain benefits of community-based integrated settings. Facilitate on-site visits to permanent housing and address concerns for those declining or ambivalent about moving. Review housing preferences and provide linkages to ongoing peer support services. Educate individuals about Medicaid, Special Assistance, and the North Carolina State Plan for Medical Assistance. Accompany members to facilities and meet with identified Transition to Community Living members. Target adults with serious mental illness residing in Adult Care Homes or those diverted from entry. Requires NC Certified Peer Support Specialist certification and ability to travel to Buncombe and surrounding counties.
Required Qualifications
- NC Certified Peer Support Specialist Program Certification
- Specific background and expertise working with people with SMI and their families or guardians
- Knowledge of community services and supports, including supportive housing
- Must reside in North Carolina
- Must have ability to travel as needed to perform the job duties
- Ability to respect the laws regarding confidentiality of information, verbal or written and authorizations for release of information
- Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form; to express ideas clearly and concisely and to plan and execute work
- Must be able to travel and visit various facilities and meet with identified Transition to Community Living (TCL) members and guardians
Desired Qualifications
- Considerable knowledge of recovery process
- Knowledgeable about Medicaid and Special Assistance benefits, available clinical services, community supports, and supported housing
- Ability and sensitivity to work and/or serve a diverse population
- Demonstrated ability to establish rapport and maintain effective relationships with members and families as well as other professional disciplines, community agencies and groups
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