Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Position Closed-Personal Services Specialist-North County


Program: Full Service Partnership


Job Summary:
Under the general direction of the Program Manager, the Personal Services Specialist works as a team to manage a caseload of 12 adults with serious mental illness. The Personal Services Specialist will be responsible for crisis care, case management service delivery, individual rehabilitation activities, day to day skills building, transportation to shopping and appointments and all other aspects required to help the clients maintain stability.  The Personal Services Specialist will be part of an on-call coverage rotation for after hours calls.  


Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in a related Human Services field and 6 months related experience or at least two years related experience.  Strong interpersonal skills and oral/written communication skills; ability to handle difficult situations, display good judgment and decision making skills, and remain calm and clearheaded under pressure; well-defined organizational and time management skills.  Conditions of employment include: must be at least 18 years of age; possess a valid CA Driver’s License, minimum 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 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.


Compensation:

F/T ~ 40 hours. $15.36 to $20.88 per hour, DOE. Benefit eligible. Generous vacation sick and holiday; medical, and dental 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.