Recovery Coach- Outreach And Housing Specialist

At Centerstone, our mission is delivering care that changes people’s lives. For over 60 years, Centerstone has been providing community-based behavioral health care, substance-abuse treatment and therapeutic foster care services across the U.S. We’re committed to bringing passionate and customer experience-focused individuals to help us continue to provide the best care to our communities. If you think you’re a good match to join our organization, please review the career opportunity below and submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Description:

Job Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university preferred; preferably in psychology, social work, or a related field. Experience working and/or volunteering within the behavioral health, criminal justice, or social services field can be considered in place of degree. Personal experience with recovery from substances is helpful, but not required.

Summary of Job: This position will be part of a Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) 5 year grant program called Treatment for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness (TIEH). This program will cover the following Indiana counties: Monroe, Brown, Morgan, Bartholomew, Jackson, Jennings, Decatur, Rush, Fayette, and Wayne. The position will work directly with adult individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) or Co-Occurring disorders (COD) experiencing homelessness.

The Outreach/Housing Specialist (OS) will adhere to SAMHSA’s TIP 55: Behavioral Health Services for People Who Are Homeless, beginning with outreach and engagement. To identify/enroll clients, OS will conduct outreach in shelters, encampments, and other venues frequented by people experiencing homelessness. Using evidence-based Motivational Interviewing (MI) and other engagement strategies, the OS will initiate contact with prospective clients, establish trust and rapport, and provide information about the programs services. Outreach will focus on building relationships and identifying/addressing basic needs (e.g., food, shelter, clothing, health problems). OS will conduct limited “in-reach” to incarcerated individuals when appropriate. OS will maintain contact with community organizations/ stakeholders who have agreed to participate in a referral network. Finally, the OS will provide referrals for services and housing with the ultimate goal of securing permanent housing for enrolled individuals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Supervisory Responsibilities for: This title does not supervise others.

Facilitates client’s use of family, social and community resources; acting as an advocate with external resources and agencies and self-help programs.

Facilitate individual and group interventions covering psycho-educational, addictions, daily living skills and activity therapy.

Develop, implement and monitor clinically and fiscally responsible individualized treatment/discharge plans.

Participate in treatment team meetings for the purpose of summarizing, reviewing and developing client’s treatment goals, progress and use of services.

Maintain necessary communications and reporting with referral sources and other involved parties as approved by the client; provides testimony in court in regards to client’s behavior and condition when requested.

Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Key Performance Indicators

Meet goals and objectives established by grants management team.

Complete ANSA assessments and reassessments on time.

Complete clinical documentation within two business days of the service provided.

Complete treatment plans and other clinical service authorizations in a timely manner.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

All other duties as assigned.

Time Type:

Delivering Care that Changes People's Lives starts with our employees. As a Centerstone employee there are many perks to enjoy. Below are just some of the great benefits you might be eligible for with Centerstone.

• Health & Wellness
  • Medical Coverage
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability - Company Paid
  • Wellness Programs - Company Paid

• Financial Wellbeing
  • Competitive Compensation Packages
  • Life Insurance - Company Paid
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - Company Paid
  • 403b Retirement Plan with Company Funded Matching
  • Retirement and Financial Planning Services
  • Employee Discounts including Dell Computers, Verizon Wireless, Liberty Mutual, Costco, and Enterprise Rent-a-Car
  • Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
• Career Development and Growth
  • At Centerstone training is one of our highest priorities. We provide company paid professional training for various skills, certifications, and continuing education
  • Opportunities for growth and movement - We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with us and have a 5 state footprint for those looking to relocate geographically
  • Centerstone Research Institute and Center for Clinical Excellence teach provide staff with industry best practices and processes
• Work Life Balance
  • Paid Time Off - Generous PTO for Vacations, Illness, Personal Days, Etc. (Paid Holidays)
  • Flexible Work Schedules to promote a Healthy Work Life Balance
  • Employee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or protected veteran status.

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our beliefs toward diversity and inclusion.

Our approach to diversity is simple—it’s about embracing everyone. Together, we continue to develop an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our employees. It powers our innovation and connects us closer to each other, to our clients and the communities we serve. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the growing world around us, and where everyone feels empowered, safe and welcomed.