Social Worker (AMFT, LMFT, MFTS)

People’s Self-Help Housing (PSHH) is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker to join our team at Pismo Terrace, a community serving low-income households, formerly homeless individuals, and transitional-age youth. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a real impact by providing support and resources that help residents achieve greater stability and well-being.

With a mission to build affordable homes and site-based services that offer opportunities to change lives and strengthen communities, People's Self-Help Housing is the longest-serving nonprofit developer on California’s Central Coast. We serve low-income working families, farmworkers, seniors, and veterans, and we provide welcoming environments for those living with disabilities and for the formerly homeless. Along with building and managing beautiful and accessible neighborhoods in San Luis, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties, we offer a broad array of programs to promote health, education, and connections to community-based resources.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week, 5 days per week).

Salary DOE, with a very competitive benefit package including:

• Employer-paid Medical/Dental/Vision, LTD/STD
• Pension Profit Sharing Plan
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Employer investment in professional education and employee wellness
• excellent, supportive staff and work environment.

Signing Bonus:
To attract top talent, we are offering a signing bonus of $3,000.00 for new hires who accept an offer. This bonus will be paid after 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Working collaboratively and cooperatively with property management staff and other personnel
• Solicits and responds to referrals from property management staff, residents directly, and people in the community calling on behalf of rental property tenants who have challenges related to day-to-day functioning.
• Client assessments, development, and oversight of case management plans for long-term success.
• Collaborates with other community agencies
• Assists residents with referrals to community resources, benefit programs, and related services.
• When appropriate, complete an evaluation, a plan, and a service agreement with the resident.
• Documents all face-to-face contacts, phone contacts with and on behalf of the resident, and all activities related to the service agreement.
• Maintains identified service records in the SHP database.
• Accompany residents to appointments as required to ensure services are received.
• Crisis intervention, counseling, and case management with residents as needed.
• Referral to long-term therapy services in the community as needed.
• Assists with property activities related to the resident's wellbeing.
• Other duties, as assigned by the clinical supervisor and/or director of resident services

Requirements

• Master’s degree in psychology, marriage and family therapy (MFT, AMFT, LMFT), social work (MSW, ASW, LCSW), professional clinical counseling (PCC, LPCC), or another relevant field.
• Must be able to supply all the data required to complete an education background check.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred
• Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and Excel.
• Ability to work with different cultures, ethnicities, and minorities.
• Ability to identify mental health conditions, diagnose them, and provide treatment and/or appropriate referrals.
• A valid CA driver’s license with access to reliable vehicles.
• Registered with and follow all Board of Behavioral Science (BBS) guidelines associated with providing clinical services. If you do not currently register, you will be required to register with the BBS within 6 months of being employed.
• Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker/Marriage Family Counselor or license-eligible preferred.
• Sitting for long periods of time, walking, and stretching; occasional light lifting; travel via automobile.
• Travel may be required during regular business hours.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $72,000.00 - $74,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Case management: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Pismo Beach, CA 93448: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $72,000 - $74,000