Family Resource Advocate

STARS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH GROUP•Fresno, CA

61d•$22 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Partner with us in making a positive change! Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare. Job Title: Family Resource Advocate (Resource Specialist) Division/Program: Adult Full Service Partnership Starting Compensation: 22.00 - 28.00 USD Per Hour Working Location: Community-based in Fresno County Working Hours/Shift: Monday-Friday, flexible hours based on client availability; typically within regular business hours (8:00 AM-5:00 PM) Why Join Our Team? Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience. Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay. Comprehensive Benefits Package: Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage. Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle. Professional Growth Opportunities: On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities. Career development programs designed to help you grow. Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable). Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication How you will make a difference: Conduct a housing screening on all participants involved in the FSP Program. Develop an intervention strategy based on the needs of the client. Incorporates the Transition to Independence Process (TIP) into services. Advises Peer Specialist/Family Advocate, Mental Health Specialists, and Personal Service Coordinators on housing and resource options for families and participants. Collaborates with program staff to ensure housing, education/employment, and resource needs are met. Attends Team meetings, as needed. Documents all services provided clearly and concisely within the Electronic Health Record within the timelines and framework established by Central Star. Coordinates community contacts for events and services to be brought into the program. Develops and maintains a list of available resources accessible to all team members and families. Participates in all outreach functions, community meetings, and family meetings as assigned. Intervenes with the client in an emergency crisis to provide support and assistance in problem resolution. Division/Program Overview: Outpatient community-based program Serves clients (ages 18 plus) Housing, Education, and Vocational Support Individual and family Counseling Medication management and support services Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/ For Additional Information: [email protected] In accordance with California law, the grade for this position is 20.20 - 30.30. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.

Requirements

Associate degree in a social service field plus two (2) years of experience working in a mental/behavioral health field required (Internship may be substituted for a portion of the work experience)
OR
Bachelor's degree in a social science field plus six (6) months of experience preferred. (Internship may be substituted for a portion of the work experience)
Valid California Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

Conduct a housing screening on all participants involved in the FSP Program.
Develop an intervention strategy based on the needs of the client.
Incorporates the Transition to Independence Process (TIP) into services.
Advises Peer Specialist/Family Advocate, Mental Health Specialists, and Personal Service Coordinators on housing and resource options for families and participants.
Collaborates with program staff to ensure housing, education/employment, and resource needs are met.
Attends Team meetings, as needed.
Documents all services provided clearly and concisely within the Electronic Health Record within the timelines and framework established by Central Star.
Coordinates community contacts for events and services to be brought into the program. Develops and maintains a list of available resources accessible to all team members and families.
Participates in all outreach functions, community meetings, and family meetings as assigned.
Intervenes with the client in an emergency crisis to provide support and assistance in problem resolution.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
Professional Growth Opportunities:
On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
Career development programs designed to help you grow.
Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).
Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication