Job Description
Overview:
Schedule: (On Call) Monday through Sunday, from 6pm to 6am.
Responsibilities:
Compensation We Offer
- The initial compensation for this position ranges from $21 to $25.83 per hour; depending on experience, location and internal equity considerations
- 7.5% Bilingual Differential for qualified positions*
Benefits We Offer
- Benefits eligibility starts on day ONE!
- We provide a robust benefits package which includes medical, dental & vision
- 401K Employer Match up to 4%
- Competitive Time Off Plans
** Must meet eligibility requirements based on employment status
About Program: Under the direction of the Housing Supervisor the Housing Specialist provides client advocacy, case management, benefit establishment, linkage to Mental Health/Substance Abuse services and all other supportive services as needed
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Encourages and promotes an environment that is strength based to assist clients in meeting their individual goals.
- Outreach and networks with internal Full Service Partnership (FSP) programs and conducts program presentations as needed, to obtain program referrals and maintain program maximum capacity.
- Conducts screening interviews, completes Intake documentation and coordinates move in and exits of all program participants.
- Provides onsite case management services in the areas of, but not limited to: Independent Living Skills, cooking groups, house meetings, social events, employment linkage, benefits establishment, and all other services needed to assist consumers in reaching their case plan and treatment plan goals.
- Collects program data as required to assist with the completion and submission of HUD annual progress reports.
- Maintains compliance according to Clinics’ guidelines and FSP funding requirements.
- Report all client mental health issues to Treatment/Housing teams in a timely manner, to troubleshoot and coordinate appropriate supportive services for clients and program benefit.
- Collaborates with local governmental departments (i.e. Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Social Security Administration (SSI), to secure client benefits and necessary documentation.
- Completes charting/documentation expectations within the timelines established by the Program for service delivery per Agency requirements and provides services consistent with program needs pursuant to funding source directives, Pacific Clinics’ protocol and HIPAA compliance requirements.
- Maintains property beautification according to housing standards and report all property damages to Housing Department designee in a timely manner, to troubleshoot and coordinate appropriate repairs for clients and program benefit.
- Tracks and maintains inventory of household food, cleaning and office supplies, by providing Housing Department designee monthly purchasing report.
- Collects and tracks all client Rental payments and submit required documentation to housing department designee.
- Coordinates program Social Events, Food bank pick up, and on-going donations, event tickets, gift certificates, furniture, and appliances.
- Reports to work on time and maintains reliable and regular attendance.
- Models Pacific Clinics’ approach, mission and core values in all communication and correspondence.
- Drives Agency-provided or personal vehicles for consumers, staff and others, as needed.
- Attends and participates in staff meetings to provide input towards program development and staff training.
- Communicates effectively in a culturally competent and diverse consumer population and promotes favorable interaction with managers, co-workers and others.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS/INTERACTION:
Initiate and maintain professional interactions and communication with Clinic’s employees and/or others.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE/POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- An Associates degree in a mental health related field and/or one (1) year of related experience with case management services, housing, homeless and mentally ill populations.
- Demonstrated experience and ability to relate to a culturally diverse clientele and staff.
- A bilingual skill in the appropriate language for the Clinics’ clients is highly preferred.
- Must demonstrate ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Must be able to work under minimal supervision.
- Possess strong community outreach skills.
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Strong paperwork and documentation skills.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, clients and community agencies.
- Effectively coordinates housing activities in multiple service sites both within the agency and in the community.
- Must possess a valid California driver's license and maintain an insurable driving record under the Clinics' liability policy.
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