Bilingual Service Specialist presso PEOPLE'S SELF-HELP HOUSING

Description

Essential Functions

• 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 intakes, development, and oversight of case management plans for long term
• Collaborates with other community agencies
• Assists residents with referrals to community resources, benefit programs and related
• When appropriate completes an evaluation, a plan, and a service agreement with the
• 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 record in the SHP
• Accompanies residents to appointments as required, to ensure services are received
• Crisis intervention, counseling and case management with residents as needed (Under a licensed clinician)
• Referral to long term therapy services in the community as
• Assists with property activities related to the resident’s
• Other duties as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor and/or Director of Resident Services

Requirements

• 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 and provide treatment and/or appropriate referrals (Under a licensed clinician).
• Fluent in English and Spanish
• Currently enrolled in a Master’s degree in psychology, marriage and family therapy (MFT), social work (MSW),professional clinical counseling (PCC), or another relevant field that is regulated by the Board of Behavioral Sciences. Must complete a master’s degree within two years of employment.
• Must be able to supply all data required to complete an education background
• Must have a combination of three years being enrolled in a licensed Master’s degree program in relevant field and have additional work experience in the social service field.
• Valid CA Driver’s License with access to reliable
• Within two years of employment, be registered with and follow all Board of Behavioral Science (BBS) guidelines associated with providing clinical services.