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divh2Act Independent Living Skills Specialist/h2pJoin the Southwest Network Team!/ppAs an Act Independent Living Specialist, you will help our most vulnerable members learn the skills they need to live independently. You will serve as the independent living skills specialist for the Act team, but you will also collaborate with the team to help members develop roles for themselves outside of their mental illness while focusing on expected outcomes of increased employment, meaningful community activity, social network, and decreased substance use/abuse, as well as independent living status./ppA complete job description is available upon request./ppRequirements/ppEducation, Certification, and Experience Requirements/pulliMust possess one of the following:/liulliMasters or bachelors degree with a behavioral health or related field/liliBachelors degree in a non-related field PLUS one year related experience/liliAssociates degree in any field PLUS one year related experience/liliHigh school diploma or equivalency certificate PLUS three years related experience/li/ulliMinimum one year working with seriously mentally ill adults required; previous experience working on an Act team or equivalent experience preferred./liliMinimum one (1) year experience teaching independent living skills to disabled individuals required./liliMust maintain current CPR, First Aid, and Therapeutic Options certifications (offered through Southwest Network)/liliMust maintain a valid Arizona drivers license and car insurance/liliMust be at least 21 years of age./li/ulpKnowledge, Ability, and Skills/pulliRequires extensive knowledge and/or previous experience in independent living skills training, services, and resources./liliMust have the ability to maintain excellent member and family relationships and provide excellent customer service/liliRequires effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills/liliAbility to stay organized and have critical thinking, time management and problem solving skills are a must/liliAbility to utilize multiple types of office equipment (i.e. phones, copier, fax, etc.)/liliAbility to type 25 to 40 WPM is preferred/liliMust be proficient in Microsoft Office software/liliMust be able to utilize the internet and various web browsers/li/ulpCompensation and Benefits/pulliThis position is offered at a fair, competitive salary./liliMedical, Dental, and Vision insurance/liliHealth Savings and Flex Spending account options/liliPaid sick, vacation and holiday time (10 paid holidays per year!)/liliTuition reimbursement/liliRetirement plan (403b) with company match/liliVirta Diabetes Management Program/liliDisability insurance/liliBasic life insurance with the option to purchase supplemental insurance/liliEmployee Assistance Program/liliEmployee Discounts/li/ulpWhen you consider everythingthe salary, the benefits, the ongoing training and support we offer, and the impact youll have on the lives of othersit could be the right opportunity for you./ppAny offer of employment is contingent upon verification of education, employment, driving record and auto insurance, and completion of a criminal background check and drug testing./ppSouthwest Network is an equal opportunity employer./p/div