Personal Service Coordinator (48265)

WESTCARE INC•Fresno, CA

25d•$22 - $22

About The Position

Person in this position will be responsible for the general transportation needs of the agency. Essential Job Functions include those listed below. Essential Job Functions: Provides support services to behavioral health clients or family member/caregivers of consumers as appropriate Assists in the development and coordination of activities, programs, and resources which directly support clients or family members/caregivers of consumers in achieving wellness and recovery goals. Assists consumers to develop self-advocacy, communication, and empowerment skills. Assists consumers in obtaining benefits, i.e., SSI, General Relief, MediCal/MediCare, Section 8, identification cards. Conducts outreach to consumers or family members/caregivers and the community, and acts as a liaison between consumers, family members/caregivers and community services providers. Under immediate supervision, participates in resolving client concerns as required. Facilitates, or assists in facilitating self-help groups for clients or family members/caregivers of clients Documents all activities as required to claim/bill for services as applicable. Trains clients in independent living skills such as public transportation, housing applications, interviews, shopping, employment, etc. Under direction of clinical staff, monitors, informs supports, assists, and empowers a client or family members/caregivers who directly or indirectly receive behavioral health services. Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation; and Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Possession of a valid Class C Drivers License, although a Class B is preferred.
Experience consisting of two (2) years of providing direct substance abuse counseling services in an intensive setting.
Certification in drug and alcohol counseling or registration in a State of California approved certifying organization is required.
Ability to qualify for WestCare vehicle insurance.
Ability to pass criminal background investigation
CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, and an Annual Tuberculosis test.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree in related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides support services to behavioral health clients or family member/caregivers of consumers as appropriate
Assists in the development and coordination of activities, programs, and resources which directly support clients or family members/caregivers of consumers in achieving wellness and recovery goals.
Assists consumers to develop self-advocacy, communication, and empowerment skills.
Assists consumers in obtaining benefits, i.e., SSI, General Relief, MediCal/MediCare, Section 8, identification cards.
Conducts outreach to consumers or family members/caregivers and the community, and acts as a liaison between consumers, family members/caregivers and community services providers.
Under immediate supervision, participates in resolving client concerns as required.
Facilitates, or assists in facilitating self-help groups for clients or family members/caregivers of clients
Documents all activities as required to claim/bill for services as applicable.
Trains clients in independent living skills such as public transportation, housing applications, interviews, shopping, employment, etc.
Under direction of clinical staff, monitors, informs supports, assists, and empowers a client or family members/caregivers who directly or indirectly receive behavioral health services.
Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation
Perform all other duties as assigned.