What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Worker II - Outreach Specialist - CAL CRG position at SAN FERNANDO VALLEY COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER INC?
Job Details
Level: Experienced
Job Location: L8 - Van Nuys, CA
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: High School
Salary Range: $20.19 - $21.15 Hourly
Travel Percentage: Hybrid
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services
Description
Provides direct and indirect services involving intensive case-management services, outreach in the community, and crisis intervention resolution to those affected by the war on drugs. Works collaboratively in the CAL CRG program and with other community reintegration, linkage to mental health and SUD treatment.
Provides transportation assistance as needed, to assist client in attending appointments and accessing services.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Identify individual client strengths, needs and resources. Assesses and evaluates client's level of psychosocial impairment, self-care potential, family and support network availability, independent living needs, financial status, and social/recreational needs. Develop and coordinate service plans/ HMIS housing plans/linkage to resources.
Assist clients in developing independent living skills and preparing for housing independent living or with whatever referrals they need.
Transports clients to and from appropriate services as necessary. Assist clients in navigating the transportation system within the San Fernando Valley, apply for bus cards and transport to doctor appointments, SSI/SSA, and other locations as deemed appropriate by Program Coordinator.
Provide assistance with outreach efforts to engage homeless individuals, screening clients to identify those meeting requirements for various programs and target populations.
Work as a team with other Outreach staff in utilizing the CES Survey to determine participant eligibility for housing/ linkage to housing resources.
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team, participate in staff clinical meetings and community meetings as assigned.
Perform monitoring and oversight of housing placement activities including LAHSA/HACLA, document related data in EXYM.
Document and provide all housing data for participants to the HMIS data reporting specialist for submission per contract requirements or as needed for linkage.
Perform outreach and engagement activities in parks, homeless encampments, freeway underpasses, etc. during outreach hours as designated by Program Coordinator and/or Assistant Director. May be nontraditional working hours (i.e. Weekends or Weekday Evenings).
Maintains current knowledge and familiarity of public entitlements.
Knowledge or professional experience providing services to clients with dual diagnosis and/or substance abuse disorders.
Ability to communicate effectively (and develop trust) with a culturally diverse population, including homeless and those suffering from mental illness.
Network and maintain strong working relationships with community resources, police, businesses, churches and other agencies serving the homeless population, to gain potential client referrals.
Qualifications
EDUCATION:
High School Diploma and experience working with homeless individuals.
EXPERIENCE:
Experience working with homeless chronic mentally ill, and in a behavioral health care setting.
Bilingual Spanish preferred.
Chemical dependency experience preferred.
We offer:
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$2K for bilingual bonus
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Experience working with a diverse, respectful and trauma informed workplace culture client population
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A team-oriented work environment
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Training opportunities
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Excellent compensation and benefits
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Paid time Off - 12 holidays; generous sick and vacation time
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Health care, dental, life insurance, 403b retirement
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Career Development
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Professional licensure assistance within two years
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You will contribute providing direct crisis intervention, support families requiring help.
Salary : $20 - $21
