Community Health Services Specialist - Extra-

This recruitment is for temporary, non-benefited, extra-help work ONLY. Do not apply if you are not willing to accept temporary, extra-help work. Departments may hire extra-help employees for a limited period. Extra-help is temporary employment generally not to exceed six (6) months unless seasonal, intermittent, or on‑call. Extra-help employment may last up to one (1) year when hired to work on a specific project.

Extra-help employees are paid only for the hours worked and are not entitled to benefits, property rights (seniority), or promotional preference. As an extra-help employee, there is no guarantee of regularly scheduled hours or continued employment. Interested applicants and current extra-help employees interested in permanent positions with the County must apply for those positions during open recruitment.

Social Services – EFAS – Outreach/Navigation: This position assists with the Front Door for Families program. It is responsible for providing case management, including screening, housing guidance, and support in helping Mendocino County families experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness find and secure stable housing. This position is grant funded through December 31, 2026.

Bilingual English/Spanish encouraged to apply. Se buscan personas bilingües en inglés y español. Para recibir una solicitud in español, llame a Recursos Humanos al 234-6600.

• Perform or assist with case management and coordinate services for clients including referrals to necessary medical, educational, social, preventative, and vocational rehabilitation services.
• Act as a liaison between staff and families by helping families set up appointments for a variety of social and health services and providing interpretation services between families and staff; calls to continue follow‑up plans recommended by staff.
• Provide outreach services; engage clients in enrolling in health and social service programs; provide information on community resources, referrals; link clients to agencies and providers, and other community networks.
• Make appropriate referrals to community resources after assessing client needs and following up to assess progress; advocate and collaborate with local agencies to speed up the process for obtaining services. Ensure information for services provided, payment methodology, benefits, etc. is related to clients and determines eligibility. Determine client needs as appropriate.
• Coordinate and conduct routine home visits to assess families in crisis and determine appropriate intervention/referrals; provide parenting and/or household management skills training, etc.
• Update client demographic/financial information as necessary; advocate on behalf of clients; monitor service delivery and present client assessments to professional staff.
• Translate / interpret information as necessary; serve as an outreachworker in contacts with the non‑English speaking community.
• Process and complete applicable forms; perform telephone or in‑person intake interviews; prepare and mail letters of reminder; schedule client appointments; answer questions; maintain applicable client records.
• Track and report grant expenditures for residential treatment, working with counselors and treatment providers, assist clients in finding suitable residential treatment programs; monitor certificate compliance, maintain resource catalog and daily bed assessments.
• May monitor service delivery and report on individual client’s progress.
• May supervise visits between parents and children and/or provide occasional/emergency child care services.
• May arrange and/or provide transportation services to and from appointments related to service programs.
• May write chart notes in accordance with professional standards, state regulations and department protocol, and ensure proper filing either by filing or by providing to proper staff for filing.
• Take part in various group meetings and program planning meetings by participating/leading discussions, retrieving and returning files, copying educational materials, tracking attendance, etc.
• Provide clerical support for department such as backup receptionist or other positions; answer all incoming…