Position Closed - Personal Services Specialist, Older Adults

Program: Full Service Partnership

Job Summary

The Full Service Partnership (FSP) Team for “Older Adults” will provide an intensive team to engage and provide services to Older Adults (over 60 years old) with serious mental illness at risk of acute or long term institutional care. The overall goal of the program is to help Older Adults with serious and persistent mental illness succeed in the community with sufficient structure and support.  The FSP Team will provide the full range of services including assessment, individualized planning, case management, integrated co-occurring drug and alcohol services, medication, housing, integrated vocational services, and access for client support on a 24/7 basis.   The TMHA Personal Services Specialist and Mental Health Therapist work as a team to manage a caseload of 12-20 adults with serious mental illness. As a member of the Team, 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 may be required to deliver services during a Saturday through Friday work week. 

Compensation

Full-time position - 40 hours per week; $15.36-$20.88 per hour, DOE, benefit eligible

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a related Human Services field and 6 months related experience or at least two years related experience.  Experience working with Older Adults preferred.  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.

All Candidates must 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.