Housing Specialist
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New Housing Ohio Housing Specialist Fremont, Ohio Apply Now[DISTINGUISHING JOB CHARACTERISTICS]Provides supportive services to individuals with mental illness regarding management of their home. Teaches daily living skills and ensures individual's safety and well-being. The Housing Specialist may work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift and may be scheduled for weekend work. Responds to emergency or crisis situations.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled persons, covered by the Americans With Disabilities Act, in accordance with its requirements.Monitors self-administration of prescribed medications by requiring clients to sign required forms, documenting medication changes, and completing medication refill forms.Coordinates provided support and treatment planning with the Case Management Workers, significant others, family members, and other medical professionals.Maintains a safe and healthy environment by enforcing organization's policy and procedures, practicing evacuation routes, and reviewing evacuation plans with clients.Responds to crisis situations by providing direct assistance and referrals to appropriate services including police and medical personnel.Encourages clients to successfully live independently by supporting activities of daily living, teaching respect for property and neighbors, and conducting informational meetings.Institutes a sense of safety and security by providing emotional support and maintaining positive relationships. Encourages employment and other goal-directed behavior.Supports clients in daily operations of residential or individual homes by assisting with household responsibilities including cleaning, planning and preparing meals, managing money, and paying bills promptly.Teaches personal hygiene skills as needed.Provides transportation as needed to various locations.Facilitates social interaction through structured activities focusing on social skills and helps clients connect to community activities.Assists clients with housekeeping responsibilities as necessary by washing dishes and laundry, shoveling snow, cleaning bathrooms, sweeping and mopping floors, and emptying trash.Helps clients by receiving incoming calls and making outgoing calls, answering questions, and providing information to authorized individuals regarding clients' behavior, progress, and condition.Reflects clients' progress, behavior, activity schedules, appointments, inspections, and other pertinent information by maintaining progress notes and communication logs on a regularly scheduled basis.Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending meetings, workshops, and seminars and participating in committee groups.Keeps accurate records by completing and maintaining required documentation.Works assigned schedule, exhibits regular and predictable attendance, and works overtime as required to meet workload demands.Performs other related duties as required.[QUALIFICATIONS]An appropriate combination of education, training, coursework, and experience may qualify an applicant to demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of an acceptable qualification is: High School Degree or GED with up to 3 months related experience. Associate's Degree in Mental Health, Social Work, or related field is preferred. Ability to obtain required licensures and certifications.Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of original appointment as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act.#J-18808-Ljbffr