Tenant Support Specialist
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Description Pay is determined by relevant experience, work history, education and internal equities. As part of our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practices, MHMR offers the maximum compensation for candidates based on their experience, education and internal equities of the agency. This practice removes biases in compensation and assist hires and/or promotions on pay equity in their appropriate position(s) at MHMR.Starting Pay Rate: 24.03I) Job PurposeTo work closely with clients to build their self-efficacy base on a Housing First model utilizing relation theory and stages of change concepts, equipping clients with skills to sustain sobriety and recovery from addiction, trauma, mental health issues and other concerns. The goal is to increase client's self-sufficiency and maintain their housing arrangements. Specialist will work with all referred High Priority Directions Home clients and their housing case managers to develop a treatment plan based on individual needs. Follow-ups will be provided as needed to care for the client and to communicate with the referring case manager. II) Essential Functions

Provides individual counseling, group therapy, screening, information, education, and referrals to High Priority housed clients

Work with each client to develop a strategy of how to best address their individual concerns and goals to maintain their housing stability.

Assist clients in utilizing service providers by transporting client to appointments, role-playing, problem solving and being a source of encouragement and inspiration

Weekly check-ups with treatment or mental health provider staff to discuss client's progress.

Provide individual counseling with clients when needed and collaborate with client and housing case manager to develop a treatment plan to document appropriate goal system.

Work with group facilitator to provide Tennant Support Service groups to all Directions Home housed clients.

Make referrals to supportive groups and encourage clients to attend.

Facilitate groups on an as needed basis in the absence of primary facilitator.

Maintain a sense of connectedness to each clients' growth and development by continually evaluating the progression of growth and development

Document specific actions the client is taking that are progressively moving the client through the stage of change and discuss those accomplishments regular with the client.

Maintain regular and frequent communication with each client to reinforce your connectedness

Collect and prepare data for computer entry, evaluation, and reporting program measures

Work closely with Program Manager to effectively and efficiently achieve program measures

Performance standards are performed as applicable with MHMR's We CARE values We Connect People in Our Community. We Provide Access to Services. We Link People to Resources. We Empower People.

Perform other job duties or responsibilities as requested or assigned.

III) Knowledge of Laws, Regulations, Policies/Procedures, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of MHMRTC and Addiction Services Operating Procedures
• Knowledge of DSHS/CARF standards
• Knowledge of the treatment of substance abuse.
• Ability to provide counseling in substance abuse and mental health in individual and group sessions.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written forms.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
• Specific knowledge of family, vocational, legal, cultural, and other sociological problems associated with substance abuse.
• Ability to conduct screenings, referrals, intakes, assessments and unit orientations.
• Ability to provide crisis intervention when needed.

IV) Internal & External Customer ServiceExtensive internal and external contact is required. The employee will demonstrate advanced written and verbal skills while maintaining a positive imageV) Travel Inter-agency travel is required. Employee is responsible for making their own accommodations for inter-agency travelMinimum Requirements Required EducationBachelor's DegreeDefined EducationHealth or Human ServicesYears ExperienceNoneDefined ExperienceNoneSubstitutionsNoneLicenseValid Texas driver's license with an acceptable driving recordMust provide license (if applicable) and official documentation of all educational attainment i.e. Transcript/Degree/CertificateSupervisor ExperienceNoneTestingPre-employment tests including drug/alcohol and TB ScreeningPounds Required To LiftUp to 15 poundsOur Benefits:Our total rewards program offers benefits* to full time employees beginning 1st of the month following hire date including but not limited to: Comprehensive healthcare options (Medical, Dental, and Vision) Life insurance and additional supplemental accident and hospitalization plans 401a match and 457 deferred compensation plans Paid vacation and holidays; varied flexible work environment locations Annual tuition reimbursement program Student Loan Forgiveness Professional development programs and training And more.....Insurance eligibility: Full time employees begin 1st of the month following hire date Market driven positions (full time or part time) begin immediately after hire date Select part time market driven positions are eligible for most insurance plans Substitute status jobs are not eligible for benefitsFor more information, click here.Additional Information*MHMR of Tarrant County ( MHMR ) and its affiliates and subsidiaries have an internal recruiting department. MHMR may supplement that internal capability from time to time with assistance from temporary staffing agencies, placement services, and professional recruiters herein after referred to collectively as Recruiters ). Recruiters are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact MHMR employees directly in an attempt to present candidates - MHMR recruiting team or other authorized MHMR personnel must present ALL candidates to hiring managers. For more information please visit our website www.mhmrtc.org