Title: Behavioral Health Clinician
Reports to: Supportive Housing Manager
Salary: Full-time OR Contract
Type: Negotiable

Description

The purpose of this position is to provide behavioral health services to
individuals served by St. John Center (SJC). The Behavioral Health Professional conducts
biopsychosocial assessments, makes diagnoses of mental health conditions, develops
individualized service plans, intervenes in mental health crises, and provides evidence-
based behavioral health services. This role includes clinical case coordination with
community partners such as healthcare facilities, non-profit organizations, courts, and
legal entities. Additionally, the clinician supports the work of SJC staff by providing
training, supervision, and consultation.

Responsibilities

The essential functions listed below represent the majority of time spent in this role.
Additional functions may be assigned based on organizational needs.

• Conducts comprehensive behavioral health assessments and makes diagnoses of appropriate mental health disorders.
• Identifies clients’ needs in areas such as mental health, physical health, housing, income, and access to community resources.
• Collaborates with clients to develop service plans with clear goals, objectives, and actionable steps.
• Provides clinical services such as evidence based psychotherapeutic interventions, crisis intervention, and psychoeducation.
• Serves as support and back-up for Targeted Case Managers (TCM), Peer Support Specialists (PSS), and Coordinated Shelter Access (CSA) staff.
• May supervise and provide billing oversight for TCM, PSS, and CSA staff.
• Makes referrals to both internal and external providers and community resources as necessary, including necessary coordination and follow-up.
• Tracks client progress and adapts interventions to overcome barriers to service plan objectives.
• Maintains appropriate documentation including all encounters and interventions in the required electronic health record system.
• Maintains appropriate credentialing, certification, and/or licensure.
• Participates in program planning, development, and evaluation efforts.
• Provides in-service training and consultation to SJC staff to enhance their behavioral health skill sets.
• Identifies clients with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) and arranges appropriate interpretive services.
• Engages in team meetings and communicates essential updates.
• Adheres to all agency safety and standard precautions policies.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting for long periods, bending, light lifting, walking, climbing stairs
• Typing and using a computer for long periods
• Ability to manage multiple tasks on a timely basis and communicate progress to supervisor
• Ability to respond to requests associated with responsibilities and research new or unique situations
• Problem-solving at various levels

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
• Licensure: Active professional Behavioral Health License or Certification in Kentucky (i.e., Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Social Worker, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Marriage and Family Therapy Associate).
• Experience: At least 3 years of behavioral health experience required, supportive housing or homeless services experience preferred.
• Other Requirements:
  • Must have reliable transportation and a valid state driver’s license.
  • Must obtain and maintain professional liability insurance in the minimum amount of one million dollars per occurrence, three million dollars aggregate, that names St. John Center as additional insured and provides that the policy shall not be canceled by either the insurer or the insured without thirty (30) days advance written notice. A current copy of this insurance coverage must be maintained on file with St. John Center.
  • Must obtain and maintain automobile insurance coverage in the minimum amount of one hundred thousand dollars per person per accident for bodily injury, up to three hundred thousand dollars aggregate per accident for bodily injury, and one hundred thousand dollars per accident for property damage.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Frequent walking or standing, with occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.
• Exposure to environmental factors such as extreme noise, weather conditions, unsanitary settings, and potentially aggressive individuals.
• Must adhere to safety protocols and use personal protective equipment when required.
• May require availability during nights, weekends, holidays, and emergencies to meet organizational needs.
• Employees are expected to follow all safety policies, procedures, and instructions. Supervisors must ensure a safe work environment and enforce safety practices.
• SJC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities.

Compensation

As this is a contract position, compensation is negotiable. SJC is open to providing a base
pay or revenue sharing agreement depending on the contractor’s preferences:

Base pay model:

• Non-Billable Services (e.g., training, supervision): Negotiable.
• Direct Services (Non-Medicaid Reimbursable): Negotiable.

Revenue Sharing for Medicaid Reimbursement Model:

• 40% of Medicaid reimbursements for services provided directly (e.g., therapy sessions, assessments).
• 0% of Medicaid reimbursements for services rendered by TCM, PSS, or CSA staff under their supervision.

Example: If Medicaid reimburses $100 for a session, the provider will receive $40 for their direct services or $30 for services supervised.

Apply using the form below or email your resume and cover letter to hr@stjohncenter.org. St. John Center is an equal-opportunity employer.

Title: Housing Peer Support Specialist
Reports to: Sheehan Landing Manager
Type: Part-time / Non-exempt/18-20 Hrs. Per Week

Description

The housing Peer Support Specialist provides support and mentoring for individuals in St.
John Center’s single and scattered site program. In tandem with other members of the
supportive housing team, the peer support specialist assists housing clients in identifying
needs, goals while providing support with connection to resources, The Housing Peer
Support Specialist uses lived experience to provide a unique level of authenticity and
understanding with clients while offering insights to the team regarding best practices.
Harm reduction, housing first, trauma-informed and person-centered models are utilized
by the housing team.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO) Vacation, Sick and Holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life/AD&D, STD, Continuing Education and a IRA match (up
to 3%)

Responsibilities

The housing peer support specialist provides positive support and builds self-sufficiency
through such activities as:

• Teaching and assisting clients in activities of daily living, navigation supports to housing, orienting and sustaining a new apartment
• Guiding clients with locating, utilizing community resources and supports such as TARC, grocery shopping, food banks, employment, SNAP and social security benefits
• Accompanying clients to medical and mental health appointments
• Initiating and engaging in conversations around harm reduction and recovery
• Accompanying clients seeking treatment and/or recovery support
• Assisting clients in creating and sustaining community connections
• Engaging in crisis intervention, supportive counseling, and life skills coaching
• Facilitating harm reduction and/or peer support groups, as necessary
• Document and communicate client interactions with data collection systems

The Housing Peer Support Specialist is a member of St. John Center staff as a member of the housing team and will utilize skills including:

• Collaboration and working independently
• Clear and timely communication
• Understanding program objectives, goals, and philosophies
• Abiding by St. John Center guidelines and policies
• Documenting client interactions
• Adhering to confidentiality guidelines and maintaining healthy professional boundaries
• Utilize self-awareness to identify triggers and conflicts
• Advocate for clients and community needs
• Participating in staff and team meetings
• Cooperating with community partners and landlords
• Representing clients and the agency appropriately in public
• Embracing principles of harm reduction and recovery

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel throughout Metro Louisville to aid in apartment searches and perform home visits which may require ascending/descending full flight of steps, moving around in tight spaces, and other physical movement
• Standing or sitting for long periods of time, bending, light lifting, walking, climbing stairs

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Basic computer literacy including word processing and Google suite
• Effective communication skills
• Must have personal transportation, valid driver’s license, liability insurance, and be willing to transport co-workers and/or clients

Preferred Qualifications

• Completed the Kentucky State Peer Support Specialist Certification Training
• 2 years of experience in working with the unhoused population
• Ability and willingness to safely and effectively de-escalate situations, including conducting physical interventions when necessary to maintain safety as directed by agency

Apply using the form below or email your resume and cover letter to hr@stjohncenter.org. St. John Center is an equal-opportunity employer.

Title: Sheehan Landing Manager
Reports to: Director of Housing
Type: Full-time / Non-exempt

Description

Responsible for the ongoing development, oversight, administrative supervision, and
planning of residential services at Sheehan Landing, and implementing the principles of
Housing First, trauma-informed and person-centered care, motivational interviewing,
strengths-based case management, and harm reduction.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO) Vacation, Sick and Holidays Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic
Life/AD&D, STD, Continuing Education & Flexible Schedule, and IRA match (up to 3%)

Responsibilities

Work responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Interpret the supportive housing program with reference to the mission and goals of the St. John Center strategic plan to ensure that grant and funding requirements are met
• Ensure that St. John Center delivers high quality programs that are responsive to the specific needs of the people served
• Provide subject matter expertise and guidance related to supportive housing programs, housing first, recovery dynamics, and behavioral health issues as they relate to people experiencing homelessness
• Collaborate with Clinical Manager to provide high-quality, regular individual and group supervision to permanent supported housing staff comprised of housing case managers, peer supports, and other staff as necessary
• Collaborate with Clinical Manager to ensure that case files are complete and services are properly documented.
• Collaborate with Property Manager as needed to support residents in maintaining stable housing.
• Collaborate with Volunteer Coordinator to ensure appropriate volunteer coverage as needed.
• Offer supervision, support and guidance that enables staff to deliver effective services; foster a culture of ongoing education, evidence-based practices, and continuous improvement;
• Approve timecards, mileage reimbursement requests, and expense documentation for direct reports
• Work with the Director of Housing to meet grant reporting requirements, including providing match documentation, service metrics and program narratives for reports.
• Review, analyze program data, e.g. HMIS reports, budget documents and other reports
• Engage housing tenants for purposes of program oversight, e.g. conducting focus groups, hearing grievances, and providing crisis intervention
• Provide intensive on-the-job training for new housing staff; provide back-up coverage and support for case managers
• Collaborate with community partners, including the Coalition for the Homeless, Common Assessment Team, Dare to Care, Phoenix Health, payee services and other appropriate service providers to maintain a monthly schedule of innovative on-site services to housing clients that meet HUD requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel throughout Metro Louisville
• Standing or sitting for long periods of time, bending, light lifting, walking, climbing stairs

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3 years of supervision experience
• Project management experience
• Basic computer literacy including word processing and Google suite
• Effective communication skills
• Ability and willingness to safely and effectively de-escalate situations.
• Must have personal transportation, valid driver’s license, liability insurance, and be willing to transport co-workers and/or clients

Preferred Qualifications

• MSW or CSW
• 3 years of experience in working with the homeless population
• Experience with HMIS

Apply using the form below or email your resume and cover letter to hr@stjohncenter.org. St. John Center is an equal-opportunity employer.

Title: Outreach Housing Specialist
Reports to: Outreach Manager
Type: Full-time / Non-exempt, 36.25 hours/week, M-F 7:45am-4pm

Starting Wage: $21.22

Description

The Outreach Housing Specialist plays a crucial role in St. John Center’s mission to end
homelessness. By connecting individuals and families to stable housing, this position ensures that those experiencing homelessness can overcome barriers and transition into permanent housing with dignity and support. In collaboration with other members of the Outreach Team, the Outreach Housing Specialist will focus on assisting clients’ transition into housing by helping them identify income aligned housing, obtain housing vouchers, and navigate the housing process. In this role the Outreach Housing Specialist will also work to build and sustain relationship with landlords and property owners. The Outreach Team works within a harm reduction and person-centered model. All duties are performed with a multidisciplinary and multi-agency team approach. This role is pivotal in addressing homelessness by connecting clients to stable housing opportunities.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO) Vacation, Sick and Holidays Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic
Life/AD&D, STD, Continuing Education & Flexible Schedule, and IRA match (up to 3%)

Responsibilities

The Housing Specialist will:

• Conduct outreach to engage individuals experiencing homelessness and assess their barriers to housing; offer a spectrum of assistance to clients to address their barriers to housing
• Serve as the housing expert of the Outreach Team and remain abreast of new housing opportunities for clients;
• Host housing groups Outreach clients and individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness at least bi-weekly.
• Make referrals and complete necessary follow-up to both internal programs and external community partners;
• Advocate for clients throughout the rental application process and provide direct assistance with filling out forms, working with supportive organizations, obtaining necessary documentation, aiding in the apartment search, and completing the move-in process;
• Accompany clients as they view apartments and meet with landlords and community partners;
• Provide crisis intervention as necessary and provide harm reduction services;
• Serve as a member of the Outreach Team to assist clients with a myriad of self-sufficiency services, including intake assessments, referrals, and housing counseling.

Additional Responsibilities Include:

• Utilizing basic skills to build rapport with clients and offering insights to the team regarding best practices, especially as it relates to promoting a low barrier, housing first approach.
• Functioning as a member of the Outreach team, contributing to daily needs, providing basic services to all day Outreach clients, facilitating group life skills instruction and conducting intake assessments with new clients.
• Employing components of de-escalation on a daily basis.
• Completing necessary record-keeping in the Salesforce and Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) databases and complete other documentation as required by agency and specific situations.
• Addressing issues, problems, or questions of policy or procedure that may arise, defusing tensions, communicating a shift or incident summary to immediate supervisor and to other staff members as needed.
• Complete and submit time sheets and mileage logs in a timely manner, and in accordance with internal practices.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel throughout Metro Louisville to aid in apartment searches, meet with landlords or partner service providers and/or perform home visits, which may require ascending/descending full flight of steps, moving around in tight spaces, and other physical movement. Non-local travel is not required.
• Ability to engage in standing or sitting for long periods of time, bending, light lifting, walking, or climbing stairs
• This position is full time, Monday – Friday, typically 7:45 AM – 4:00 PM (including a daily one-hour lunch break). This position requires occasional weekend and holiday hours.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree (extensive experience can substitute for education)
• Basic computer literacy including word processing and Google suite
• Effective communication skills
• Must have personal automobile, valid driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, and be willing to transport co-workers and/or clients

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in working with the homeless population
• Spanish language skills a plus
• Experience with HMIS database
• Ability and willingness to safely and effectively de-escalate situations, including conducting physical interventions when necessary to maintain safety as directed by agency

Apply using the form below or email your resume and cover letter to hr@stjohncenter.org. St. John Center is an equal-opportunity employer.