Job Details
Job Location
Merced – 2995 R Street – Merced, AS
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School
Salary Range
$22.00 – $22.00 Hourly
Job Category
Nonprofit – Social Services
Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Person in this position will be responsible for community and street outreach. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Serve as an active part of the San Joaquin Valley Veterans (SJVV) outreach team and carry out all required responsibilities as needed.
- Provide screening, assessment, and brief interventions to the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless.
- May be required to provide referrals to community partners, case management services, education, and appropriate community resources.
- Participation in facilitating ancillary services, i.e., continuing care, networking with community agencies, participating in Homeless Connect events and developing and updating referral and resource information, etc.
- Participation in case staffing, team meetings and Fresno Madera Continuum of Care Outreach Committee meetings as required.
- Coordinate and partner with community resources to promote the wellbeing of the homeless and veterans (i.e., WestCare, Fresno Housing Authority, Fresno County Department of Social Services, VA, Vet Center, FMCoC).
- Develop and maintain working knowledge of available community resources and act as liaison.
- Conduct outreach activities in the Fresno Madera urban and rural communities including street outreach.
- Attend scheduled meetings within the community.
- Must embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation.
- Other relevant duties as assigned.
Qualifications
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
- Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality.
- Professional appearance and demeanor.
- Must be culturally/linguistically sensitive to populations served.
- Ability to work flexible schedule (schedule may include weekends and evening hours).
- Military/Veteran is preferred.
- Must be able to successfully obtain and maintain a criminal background clearance
- Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCare’s vehicle insurance is required; and
- CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, and an annual Tuberculosis test.
- During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Experience consisting of two (2) years of experience in counseling, therapy, prevention services, and/or social work is strongly preferred.
- Experience working with individuals suffering from mental health and substance abuse disorders is required.
- Experience consisting of two (2) years of providing direct outreach services in an intensive setting is preferred.
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, or other field related to the position is preferred.
- GED or High School Diploma is required.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
- Not applicable for this position.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Work is primarily performed in an office or treatment setting.
- Some outdoor activities may be required.
- Professional appearance and demeanor.
- Work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.
- Transportation of clients in company vehicle.