Skills Specialist I​/II​/III, FIT Citrus Heights

Skills Specialist I/II/III, FIT Citrus Heights

Job Category:
Direct Service

Requisition Number: SKILL
001739

• Posted :
  August 21, 2026
• Full-Time

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8421 Auburn Blvd
Suite 3
Citrus Heights, CA 95610, USA

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

Skills Specialist I

• High school diploma/GED, and
• At least 1 year of combined experience as
• 1) a consumer or family member of consumer who is in recovery from mental illness, and/ or
• 2) a paid or volunteer work in a Mental Health/Social Service setting or in providing services to one or more mental health/social service consumers that qualifies the applicant for the Mental Health Aide/Assistant (MHA) status with the County Children's Mental Health System of Care.

Skills Specialist II

• High school diploma/GED, and
• At least 2 years direct care experience in a Mental Health/Social Service setting that qualifies the applicant for the Mental Health Aide/Assistant (MHA) status with the County Children's Mental Health System of Care.

Skills Specialist III

• High school diploma/GED, and
• At least 4 years or more direct care in a Mental Health/Social Service setting that qualifies the applicant for the Mental Aide/Assistant (MHA) status with the County Children's Mental Health System of Care, or
• 2 years direct care in a Mental Health/Social Service setting + 2 years education in the Mental Health/Social Service field

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Position Specific

• Performs a wide variety of duties to assist professional mental health/social services staff in coordinating and providing services based on clinical need and in consultation with supervisor to assigned youth, and families in the home, office, school, or other community-based settings.
• Possesses specific cultural competence to work with and outreach to culturally diverse populations and communities
• In collaboration with professional mental health/social services staff, provides services to youth involved in the identified systems meeting all County requirements as listed in program scope
• Supports clients by providing a variety of including Intensive Home Based Services (IHBS), Intensive Case Coordination, Case Management, Rehabilitation, Collateral, services to youth as identified in youth’s treatment plan/or
• Follows program specific Treatment Plan, and Functional Assessment/Behavior Support Plans as a tool for planning/ providing services as assigned
• Facilitates rehabilitative and/or skill building groups where indicated
• Provides collateral support to caregivers and significant support persons as identified in youth’s treatment plan
• Follows safety plans in coordination with youth’s child family team, maximizing the use of natural supports and community-based resources
• Identifies temporary and sustainable resources and services within family and community environments
• Participates in Child Family Team (CFT), multi-disciplinary team, hospital, crisis, psychiatric, court, school, and provider meetings as scheduled
• Provides and documents all eligible billable and non-billable services, including but not limited to group session, collateral, rehabilitation, In Home Based Services (IHBS), case management, and Intensive Care Coordination (ICC) within required timelines
• Writes clear, accurate and timely progress notes consistent with each contact/visit
• Seeks out and addresses clinical feedback and recommendations provided by supervisors, and other professional mental health staff.
• Attends all staff meetings, consumer meetings, and consultation meetings as scheduled
• Able to provide or arrange for safe transportation for youth and families to services as needed
• Participates in utilization, accreditation, peer review process as assigned
• Works collaboratively with all internal programs, departments, and staff to provide support as needed
• Maintains positive relationships with consumers and customers
• Model and coach positive, constructive attitudes and behaviors in managing difficult situations in school, work, and living situations
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with agency and community partners
• Responsible for meeting all outcomes as documented in Employee…