Veteran Supported Housing Specialist

BOLEY CENTER
Clearwater, FL, US
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION :

Established in 1970, Boley Centers, Inc., is a private, non-profit organization serving individuals with mental disabilities, individuals and families who are homeless, Veterans and youth in Pinellas County.

Boley Centers, Inc., a nationally recognized and accredited behavioral health care agency, has an opening for a full-time Veteran Recovery Specialist.

BENEFITS :

  • 10 paid holidays per year
  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical / Dental / Vision / Life Insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Continuing education, reimbursement for professional certifications, licensure and qualified supervision

JOB DESCRIPTION :

To provide veterans entering this program with the support and skills needed to challenge the obstacles in their lives. To relate with the veterans on a personal level so that they are empowered to pursue their recovery through shared experiences and strategies for success.

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS :

  • Assists the recovery team with assessing strengths and needs of veterans in the program by directly observing / teaching skills.
  • Assist with recovery plans that seek to restore a veteran’s functioning in key roles in life such as work, family and community.
  • Builds working relationship and maintains regular contact
  • Communicates the veteran’s needs to the team. Reports, as appropriate, all unusual events, activities and incidents to supervisor or appropriate team member.
  • Assists veteran to access resources in the community such as recreational activities, work, medical, dental, etc.
  • Mentors veterans in role recovery activities such as symptom management, relapse prevention, stress reduction and work readiness.
  • Directly transports and teaches public transportation to veterans to support independence.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Bachelor's degree minimum required.

Minimum of one year of responsible work experience, preferably involving interactions with veterans / military.

Knowledge of recovery model, counseling techniques, verbal crisis intervention and mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders preferred.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Good skills and demonstrated abilities in communication - verbal and / or written, interpersonal relations, teaching / instructing, counseling, coaching, training, basic math and language, record keeping, evaluating, organizing work, planning, crisis intervention, and such others that are usually and customarily considered necessary for satisfactory completion of essential duties.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

Valid Florida Driver's License with the ability to be motor-insured.

Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability. Veterans encouraged to apply.

Boley Centers is a drug-free workplace that adheres to federal regulations as it pertains to marijuana use.

EOE / ADA / VETERANS / DFWP

18 days ago
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