People’s Self-Help Housing (PSHH) is looking to hire an experienced Social Worker (MSW), Marriage & Family Therapist (MFT), or Professional Clinical Counselor (PCC) that will provide direct clinical and case management services to individuals, groups, and families at PSHH rental properties located in Grover Beach, Five Cities, and Buellton. This individual will refer residents to services in the community that will move them towards independent living and self-sufficiency.
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, farm workers, 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 Obispo, 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).
The position is eligible to gain hours towards licensure through LCSW supervision.
Salary DOE, with a very competitive benefit package including:
- Employer-paid medical/dental/vision, LTD/STD
- Pension Profit Sharing Plan
- Remote work available
- Paid Vacation, Holidays and Sick Time
- Employer investment in professional education and employee wellness
- An excellent supportive staff and work environment.
Employee signing bonus of $3000 (eligible to be received upon completion of 90 days)
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.
- Emphasis is placed upon collaboration with other community agencies.
- Assists residents with referrals to community resources, benefit programs, and related services.
- When appropriate, completes 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 record in the SHP database.
- Accompanies 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 Health and Community Services functions
- Other duties as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor and/or Director of Resident Service
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.
- Fluent in English and Spanish.
- Master’s degree in psychology, marriage and family therapy (MFT), social work (MSW), professional clinical counseling (PCC), or another relevant field.
- Must be able to supply all data required to complete an education background check.
- Valid CA driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle.
- Registered with and follow all Board of Behavioral Science (BBS) guidelines associated with providing clinical services. If not currently registered, will be required to register with the BBS within 6 months of being employed.
- Licensed as a clinical social worker/marriage and family counselor or license eligible preferred.
- Sitting for long periods of time, walking and stretching, occasional light lifting, and travel via automobile.
- Travel may be required during regular business hours
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