Position Filled - Rehabilitation Specialist-Vocational, Santa Maria

Program: Supported Housing Services – Santa Maria

Job Summary
The Supported Housing Program will deliver treatment, rehabilitative and supportive services to 130 clients “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.

Minimum Requirements
Spanish Bi-Lingual/Bi-Cultural Prefered. BS degree in rehab counseling/career development or BS Psych, Social services, social work and 2 yrs vocational experience with phsyically/mentally challenged individuals delivering community-based treatment, rehabilitation or support services to adults with mental illness. Experience with job placement and supported employment and/or co – occurring disorders preferred. Must be at least 18 years of age; Must hold (or obtain within 45 days of employment) a valid California Driver’s License, proof of auto insurance, and a DMV driving report satisfactory to TMHA’s insurance carrier, as a condition of employment. At the time of hire, as a condition of employment, must comply with a T.B. skin test or chest x-ray indicating a negative tuberculosis result. Must be fingerprinted and receive a criminal record clearance as a condition of employment. Strong interpersonal skills and oral/written communication skills; able to deal effectively with a variety of people and personality types regardless of ethnic, racial, religious background or socio-economic level.

Compensation
40 hours per week. Schedule may include early evenings and Saturday’s.
$15.36 to $20.88 per hour, depending on experience and education. Generous vacation, sick, and holiday; medical, and dental insurance included.

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.