Mental Health Supportive Services Coordinator
Job Description
Full Job Description
We are looking for a dedicated and motivated Supportive Services Coordinator to join our team! This is a full-time position, requiring flexible hours; to include evenings and weekends for crisis response. *Homes for Life is an organization that counts professional hours towards your LCSW.
Homes for Life Foundation (HFLF) is a non profit corporation dedicated to breaking the “revolving door syndrome” that generates homelessness. We develop permanent, quality housing solutions where homeless, mentally ill people can choose to live for an unlimited amount of time and where their basic life needs are met in caring and supportive living environments. Along with this kind of housing, we provide services that include counseling, rehabilitation and case management to our clients. These services help build their sense of belonging and provide a strong foundation to help them reach their highest potential.
*Current Shifts Available: Tuesday - Saturday 12P-8:30P, Tues - Saturday 8:30A-5:00P
Duties
- Work with clients suffering from mental illness; provide mental health, case management and crisis intervention services; link clients to community resources and design treatment plans.
- Must have excellent administrative skills to allow for maintenance of progress notes and client records.
- Client advocacy (e.g. assist clients with the Social Security Administration to secure income and medical benefits).
- Research and development of off-site support programs and activities, assisting with regular community outings, community volunteer and job opportunities, and other programs to improve the quality of life, self-esteem, and stability of clients.
- Liaise with and provide education to clients’ family members as needed; communication and follow-up with clients’ relatives.
- Provide client-related support to residential staff regarding mental health issues.
- Transport clients as needed.
- Individual must allocate 75% of time in the provision of the above described hands-on services to clients at housing owned and operated by HFLF.
- Must commute to assigned work site daily, provide own car, show proof of adequate automobile insurance, UI motorist coverage and evidence and maintenance of a safe driving record.
- Provide client-related support to residential staff
- Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of the Supervisor.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree [i.e., MSW, MFT] and registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences [i.e., ACSW, AMFT] REQUIRED; proof of submission is also acceptable. New Graduates are encouraged to apply! Great learning opportunities!
- Experience in the mental health field, providing direct services, preferred.
- Ability to design individual treatment plans, link clients to community resources, and to provide group and one-on-one counseling sessions
- Ability to deliver and document mental health rehabilitation, crisis intervention, and targeted case management services as required by the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health
- Knowledge of DMH (Dept. of Mental Health) documentation experience a plus!
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage diverse audiences effectively.
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment while also demonstrating initiative.
- Knowledge of Welligent a plus!
This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of individuals in the community through innovative programming and compassionate support.
The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in California is $66,500.00 to $70,000.00. The offered pay to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to years of experience within the job, years of experience within the required industry, education, etc.
Homes For Life Foundation/ModernHR is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, veteran status, disability, history of disability or perceived disability, and per the Fair Chance Ordinance will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the ordinance.
To all recruitment agencies: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $66,500.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Application Question(s):
- Which available shift are you most interested in (Tues - Sat 8:30-5:00 or 12P - 830P?
- What is your salary expectation?
- Are you registered with the CA BBS or have proof of submission? (Requirement for role)
Work Location: In person
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