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NOW HIRING: AFRICAN AMERICAN CASE MANAGER/ WARMLINE OPERATOR
Full-Time Position Available
The African American Family Outreach Program (AAFOP) represents an innovative approach to reaching African American family caregivers of those experiencing mental illness and/or substance abuse disorder. AAFOP provides educational workshops, advocacy, and peer support to family caregivers. What makes AAFOP unique is that our Steering Committee and staff are all family caregivers for loved ones living with mental health conditions/serious mental illness. African American family members and their loved ones are familiar with the sense of being overlooked in institutional settings and receiving services that do not reflect their culture and values. The Case Manager/ Warmline Operator will answer the AAFOP Warmline and provide case management services, including peer support and referrals to culturally appropriate services.
WE OFFER:
The Mental Health Association of Alameda County (MHAAC) is a well-established non-profit organization with long term staff that assists and advocates for people with mental illness and their family members through programs including the Family Education and Resource Center (FERC), the Family Partnership Program (FPP), and Patients' Rights Advocacy (PRA). Together, these programs assist thousands of people with serious mental illness and their family members every year. We envision a world without stigma where people with mental health challenges and their family members are free to live their best lives. MHAAC's current budget is around $5 million.
The African American Case Manager/Warm Line Operator (AAFOP CM/WO) responds to calls that come into the dedicated Warm Line for African American families. supporting loved ones living with mental health conditions. The AAFOP CM/WO will utilize a family driven case management model to provide culturally appropriate support in times of crisis. Families will be supported in completing AB1424 forms and services applications/intakes. Families will be provided with resources and referrals to needed services and with self-care support, including co-facilitating a monthly AAFOP Support Group. Case management services will include assistance navigating the county's behavioral health care system, warm hand-offs to local community services, and advocacy within the Alameda County Behavioral Health Care System and the county's Forensic, Diversion, and Re-entry systems.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
Under the supervision and guidance of the AAFOP Program Director, the African American Case Manager/Warmline Operator's duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
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ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
HOURS OF WORK: Full-time (40 hours per week), Tuesday through Saturday 12 noon to 8 pm
WORK LOCATION: 954 60th Street, Suite 10, Oakland, CA 94608
COVID CONSIDERATIONS: All staff are required to show proof of full Covid-19 vaccination and booster shots. Air purifiers in office.
SALARY: $26.50 per hour (approximately $55,120 annually). Eligible for first pay increase after successful completion of three-month introductory period.
The Mental Health Association of Alameda County is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and/or physical), those who exercise the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender identity/expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
We are also committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to foster and inclusive and accountable workplace where everyone has the opportunity to be successful. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position or participate in the interview process, then please connect with us and describe the specific accommodation requested for your disability-related limitation.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.50 per hour
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COVID-19 considerations: All staff are required to show proof of full Covid-19 vaccination and most recently available booster shots. Air purifiers in office.
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Work Location: One location
Job Posted by ApplicantProFull Time
$105k-127k (estimate)
06/17/2024
07/05/2024