Social Worker Transitional Housing

DAVID & MARGARET HOME INC • La Verne, CA

115d • $26 - $33

About The Position

The Social Worker position in the Transitional Housing Programs provides direct service, support, referrals, case management, and service coordination for youth adults placed in the transitional living programs.

Requirements

• A Masters degree in a behavioral science from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Two years of experience in working with children and families.
• Must have a valid California drivers license and good driving record.
• Must be physically, mentally, and occupationally capable of performing assigned tasks.
• Must meet Title XXII personnel requirements with regards to fingerprinting, forms, and documents.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Possess or be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certificates within 30 days of employment.
• Obtain Pro-Act (Professional Assault Crisis Training) within the first 30 days of employment.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite, particularly Word and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts direct support services to participants through weekly face-to-face sessions and provides additional sessions as needed.
• Provides counseling, life and/or job coaching, case management, crisis intervention and/or management, and/or psychoeducation with the goal of assisting the participant to self-sufficiency.
• Completes all required documentation, including intake documents, entry assessment, life skills assessments, shared living agreement, needs and service plan, session notes, monthly and quarterly progress notes, exit report, etc.
• Facilitates meeting the overall needs of participants on their caseload, including move-in support, roommate introductions and engagement, meeting employment and/or education program requirements, providing transportation access and monetary provisions, transition planning, grievance support, and move-out support.
• Provides participants with program information, such as programs orientation, standards, requirements, and expectations.
• Provides residents with information about available services, including services related to crisis intervention, childcare, medical and dental care.
• Develops, presents, plans, and/or conducts activities and/or trainings to participants.
• Works with the Program Manager/Director and county staff to receive and review referrals, interview applicants, determine eligibility for the program, and determine needs of the potential participant.
• Participates in 24 hour on-call program/crisis intervention services for participants, on a rotating schedule with other designated team members as needed and required.
• Attends all participant, program, and county meetings, such as one on one supervision, staff meetings, etc.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $26.00 - $33.80 Hourly

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees