Program
Supported Housing Services
Job Summary
The Supported Housing Program will deliver treatment, rehabilitative and supportive services to 130 adults with severe and persistent mental illness, “in vivo” in regular community settings (e.g., home, apartment, job site). For all Supported Housing Team clients, functioning in major life domains presents significant personal difficulties. These domains include affordable, safe housing; meaningful daily pursuits, including employment; and satisfying interpersonal relationships. Addressing the rehabilitation needs of clients in these key domains will be the Supported Housing Team’s essential purpose. The Supported Housing Team will include an on site ADMHS psychiatrist, two registered nurses, and eight staff. The foundation of the Supported Housing Team shall be integrated treatment, rehabilitation and support services.
The Rehabilitation Specialist will have responsibility for supporting each client's recovery process, helping individuals to restore competencies and gain successes in the major areas of
community living. These include: permanent, affordable housing; successful daily life
pursuits, particularly regular, competitive employment; and renewed relationships.
Compensation
40 hours per week. Schedule may include some evenings and occasional weekends. An “on call” rotation is required. $15.36-$20.88 per hour, DOE. Generous vacation, sick, and holiday; medical, and dental insurance included.
Minimum Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree in human services field and preferably two years experience working in the field of mental health. Spanish Bilingual preferred. Conditions of employment include: must be at least 18 years of age; possess a valid CA Driver’s License, minimum of 2 years driving experience, reliable transportation, proof of auto insurance, and DMV driving record that meets TMHA’s current vehicle insurance requirements. May be required to utilize personal vehicle and personal auto insurance. At the time of hire, other conditions of employment are to comply with a T.B. skin test or chest x-ray indicating a negative tuberculosis result, and receipt of a criminal record clearance through fingerprinting. Must be able to successfully complete First Aid and CPR training.
All candidates must complete and submit an application to be considered for an interview. Applications can be picked up from, and submitted to our main office at 784 High Street, San Luis Obispo OR printed from this webpage.
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