Program: Full Service
Partnership
Job Summary:
The
Outreach Workers are expected to identify homeless mentally ill adults in the
community, assess their medical and psychiatric needs, and assist them in
obtaining appropriate health services.
They also function as positive role models, promote cooperation and
harmony in communal living, and uphold and promote the program philosophy in
all duties performed.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s
Degree in a related Human Services field and at least 1 year of social
rehabilitation experience; or at least 3 years social rehabilitation
experience. A high level of organizational and time management skills;
self-motivated with the ability to work in an autonomous
environment. 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. Mus t us e
reasonable precautions in the performance of one’s duties and adhere to all
applicable safety rules and practices while acting in such a manner as to
assure at all times, maximum safety to one’s self, fellow employees, clients,
and other persons contacted through TMHA bus iness.
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:
Full-time position available; 40 hours per week, benefit eligible position. $15.36-$20.88 per hour, DOE
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.