Employment Specialist

Housing And Community Support Specialist

GENERAL PURPOSE This at-will direct service position within a program is responsible for assisting members in meeting their expressed goals toward housing, employment and maintaining wellness while living in the community. The position is responsible for the attainment of housing resources for clients and provides direct assistance when needed. Additional support in areas of transportation, counseling and advocacy will be provided as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY) The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that could be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Works with clients to obtain and keep housing of their choice.
• Develops and maintains a listing of housing options for clients.
• Provides consultation and assistance to employers.
• Safely transports members and other passengers to and from appointments and activities as well as meetings in the community using personal vehicle.
• Attends in-services and training on housing in the community.
• Provides support and leadership for the rehabilitation groups, as assigned.
• Acts as liaison with board and care operators, room and board operators, county, and staff.
• Keeps all other involved staff and agencies informed of client progress.
• Provides support in transporting clients to appointments related to housing.
• Provides documentation in the charts that is consistent with the service plan.
• Provides prompt intervention in the event of a crisis both to stop the crisis and to notify, when indicated, persons and agencies necessary for the resolution of the crisis situation.
• Provides "on-the-spot" counseling that is both helpful to the members and consistent with the philosophy of the program.
• Ensures the safety, health, and well-being of members.
• Completes paperwork as assigned in a timely manner.
• Is personally responsible and held accountable for work hours and time management as coordinated with the Intensive Team Leader; provides support to other staff members as needed.
• Drives on agency business using personal vehicle; may be required to transport clients, equipment, protected health information (PHI), and/or confidential personnel or TPCP agency information.

QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM: A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is through graduation from high school or university with an Associate degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field.

LICENSES; CERTIFICATES; SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS California driver's license & current vehicle insurance/registration Reliable means of transportation capable of passing vehicle safety inspection if more than five years old excluding all modes of two-wheeled transport inclusive of bicycles, mopeds and motorcycles.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Compensation: $21 - 22.73 hourly.