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.

*Current Shifts Available: Tuesday - Saturday 12p-8:30p; OR Sunday - Thursday 12pm-8:30p

What You Will You Bring:

• Master’s degree [i.e., MSW, MFT]; registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences [i.e., ACSW, AMFT, APCC].
• Two years’ experience in the mental health field, providing direct services, preferred.
• Must also have the ability to design individual treatment plans, link clients to community resources, and to provide group and one-on-one counseling sessions
• Must possess the 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 Welligent a plus!
• Knowledge of DMH (Dept. of Mental Health) documentation experience a plus!
• Graduates encouraged to apply; great on the job training within a diverse population

Job description

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.

What You Will Do:

• 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.

What You Will You Bring:

• Master’s degree [i.e., MSW, MFT]; registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences [i.e., ACSW, AMFT].
• Two years’ experience in the mental health field, providing direct services, preferred.
• Must also have the ability to design individual treatment plans, link clients to community resources, and to provide group and one-on-one counseling sessions
• Must possess the 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.

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in California is $64,480.00 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: $64,480.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• What is your salary expectation?
• Are you currently registered with the CA BBS (behavioral board of science), or have applied for registration?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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