Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 327-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus as well as at 10 Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis.
FLSA Status
Non-exempt
Job Role Summary
The Housing Specialist engages and assists in the admission, on-boarding, and orientation of new residents. The Housing Specialist ensures a safe milieu through regular engagement with residents, non-violent crisis intervention, and structured individual and group activities.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Engages residents using Motivational Interviewing framed by the Recovery Model to acclimate residents to the facility and to take next steps in their recovery.
Assists the resident in activities of daily living.
Provides crisis management and emergency interventions including but not limited to Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Crisis Prevention Institute intervention.
May provide transportation in personal or company provided vehicle as directed by treatment team and guided by program necessity.
Advocates for residents to ensure access to needed services which includes developing community relationships and resources.
Ensures clear communication to the facility team, the primary care teams, and leadership of resident success, barriers, and progress.
Assists with self-administration of medications, conduct room/environmental checks, engages in activities that promote resident recovery, assists in meal preparation, and performs other such duties as assigned by supervisor and within scope of practice.
Establishes and maintains a safe environment at all times through on-going assessment of milieu/appointment environment.
Accepts personal responsibility for development that includes 20 hours of training per year as per Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center and Eskenazi Health policies.
Provides written/electronic documentation by end of shift on every resident interaction where an intervention occurs or observation is completed.
Job Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent, plus
one year of experience in Behavioral Health or Substance Use Disorder treatment; or
certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT); or
equivalent post-secondary education such as a Bachelor's or Associate's degree
• Knowledge o Basic knowledge of behavioral health and/or addiction o Basic knowledge of medical terminology o Knowledge of basic learning principles o Knowledge of community resources o Knowledge of hands-on resident care • Skills o Familiarity and comfort with basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office o Must meet the following basic competencies as applicable including CPR, CPI, Medications, Legal, Addictions, Age-Related • Abilities o Willingness to learn and grow within a person-centered treatment environment
Accredited by The Joint Commission and named one of the nation's 150 best places to work by Becker's Hospital Review for four consecutive years and Forbes list of best places to work for women, and Forbes list of America's best midsize employers' Eskenazi Health's programs have received national recognition while also offering new health care opportunities to the local community. As the sponsoring hospital for Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services, the city's primary EMS provider, Eskenazi Health is also home to the first adult Level I trauma center in Indiana, the only verified adult burn center in Indiana, the first community mental health center in Indiana and the Eskenazi Health Center Primary Care - Center of Excellence in Women's Health, just to name a few.
