Mental Health Outreach Social Worker, HOPE
Full Time
Fremont, CA 94538
$24 - $27 an hour
Posted
Job description
Abode Services values safety, wellness, and respect for each other and for those who we serve. Because of this commitment Abode Services is mandating that all employees be vaccinated effective
September 30, 2021:.
Everyone deserves a home.
Abode Services’ mission is to end homelessness – doing whatever it takes to help those who need it most.
We are seeking a Mental Health Outreach Social Worker: to provide street outreach and linkage services to homeless individuals in the Tri-City area, with an emphasis on mental health, fostering collaborative working relationships with community organizations and members providing services to the homeless in mid county.
Abode Services’ mission is to end homelessness – doing whatever it takes to help those who need it most.
We are seeking a Mental Health Outreach Social Worker: to provide street outreach and linkage services to homeless individuals in the Tri-City area, with an emphasis on mental health, fostering collaborative working relationships with community organizations and members providing services to the homeless in mid county.
*Position Location: Offices in Fremont, position serving broader the Tri-City area with travel throughout Alameda County as needed. :
Benefits and Perks:
- - $24 - $27 per hour:
- 100% paid health, vision, and dental options
- 19 PTO days & 12 Holidays per year
- Voluntary benefits: FSA, EAP, Commuter Checks, Life Insurance, Legal, and more
- 3% retirement match/contribution
- Professional Development Trainings and Opportunities, Leadership Academy Programs, and All Staff Events
- Dynamic, mission-driven culture and supportive leadership. We support you in supporting others
Responsibilities:
- Provide outreach and engagement and linkage to resources to 100-150 homeless adults annually.
- Provide initial intakes and complete assessments of new participants.
- Provide linkage to Homestretch, housing documents (ID, SS card, etc), primary healthcare, food, shelter, services for mental health, housing, substance recovery, physical health care, benefits, employment, advocacy, etc.
- Gather and assemble related information and maintain appropriate records and files.
- Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to explore participants’ motivation towards behavioral change.
- Provide direct crisis counseling and problem identification.
- Foster collaborative working relationship with the Police Department, Public Defender's Office, District Attorney’s office, Alameda County Courts, Neighborhood Preservation, faith communities, and other community members providing services to the homeless in mid county.
- Attend and participate in weekly planning meetings and biweekly clinical supervision.
- During the months of November to April, be willing to work up to 1-2 nights per week (until 8 pm) at least 1-2 times per month to support winter shelter.
- Assist Community Health Services Manager and Outreach Coordinator as needed.
Qualifications:
- Masters in Social Work, Psychology, or related field from an accredited university. Registration with the BBS preferred.
- Must possess 1 year of field experience working with people with serious mental illness, individuals with a dual diagnosis and/or the homeless population.
- Experience with street outreach a plus.
- Must have a working knowledge of Psychiatric Disorders as well as knowledge and ability to implement the following evidence-based models: Harm Reduction, Psychosocial Rehabilitation, Strength-based Case Management and Motivational Interviewing.
- Ability to build supportive and respectful working relationships with individuals diagnosed with a mental illness that instills hope and promotes self-determination. Sensitivity to and understanding of the special needs of the homeless.
- Excellent verbal skills. Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Strong writing and documentation skills are a MUST, including familiarity with cloud-based systems such as Google Drive.
- Possess an understanding of and practice cultural sensitivity through open dialogue and self-exploration with diverse groups, while providing direct services.
- Ability to effectively intervene in crisis situations with de-escalation techniques.
- Reliable transportation and proof of a valid and current California Driver’s License and current insurance along with a clean DMV record required.
Abode Services is a CARF accredited organization that is committed to diversity and equity. We believe that we make better decisions and provide quality services when our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. People of color make up nearly 70% of our workforce and we strive to recruit and retain employees from all backgrounds.
Notice: All job descriptions to be used as guides only. They do not constitute contracts, commitments or promises of any kind. Abode Services reserves the right to change, add, delete, upgrade or downgrade positions as dictated by business necessity at anytime with or without notice.
Abode Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace
Abode Services is committed to diversity and equity.
We believe that we make better decisions and provide quality services when our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate.
People of color make up nearly 70% of our workforce and we strive to recruit and retain employees from all backgrounds. :
Abode Services is committed to diversity and equity.
We believe that we make better decisions and provide quality services when our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate.
People of color make up nearly 70% of our workforce and we strive to recruit and retain employees from all backgrounds. :
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