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Job description
Salary Range $23.50 - $23.50 Hourly
nPosition Type Full Time
nEducation Level High School
nCategory Nonprofit - Social Services
nDescription
nPOSITION SUMMARY:
nPerson in this position will be responsible for community and street outreach. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.
nESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
nnnServe as an active part of the San Joaquin Valley Veterans (SJVV) outreach team and carry out all required responsibilities as needed.
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nnProvide screening, assessment, and brief interventions to the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless.
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nnMay be required to provide referrals to community partners, case management services, education, and appropriate community resources.
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nnParticipation in facilitating ancillary services, i.e., continuing care, networking with community agencies, participating in Homeless Connect events and developing and updating referral and resource information, etc.
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nnParticipation in case staffing, team meetings and Fresno Madera Continuum of Care Outreach Committee meetings as required.
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nnCoordinate and partner with community resources to promote the wellbeing of the homeless and veterans (i.e., WestCare, Fresno Housing Authority, Fresno County Department of Social Services, VA, Vet Center, FMCoC).
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nnDevelop and maintain working knowledge of available community resources and act as liaison.
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nnConduct outreach activities in the Fresno Madera urban and rural communities including street outreach.
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nnAttend scheduled meetings within the community.
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nnMust embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation.
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nnOther relevant duties as assigned.
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n nQualifications
nESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
nTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
nnnAbility to exercise good judgment and discretion.
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nnAbility to work well in a team environment.
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nnAdherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality.
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nnProfessional appearance and demeanor.
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nnMust be sensitive to populations served.
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nnAbility to work flexible schedule (schedule may include weekends and evening hours).
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nnMilitary/Veteran is preferred.
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nnMust be able to successfully obtain and maintain a criminal background clearance
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nnValid driver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCare’s vehicle insurance is required; and
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nnCPR Certification, First Aid Certification, and an annual Tuberculosis test.
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nnDuring your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.
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n nEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
nnnExperience consisting of two (2) years of experience in counseling, therapy, prevention services, and/or social work is strongly preferred.
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nnExperience working with individuals suffering from mental health and substance abuse disorders is required.
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nnExperience consisting of two (2) years of providing direct outreach services in an intensive setting is preferred.
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nnGraduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, or other field related to the position is preferred.
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nnGED or High School Diploma is required.
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n nLICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
nnNot applicable for this position.
n nWORKING CONDITIONS:
nnnWork is primarily performed in an office or treatment setting.
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nnSome outdoor activities may be required.
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nnProfessional appearance and demeanor.
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nnWork varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.
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nnTransportation of clients in company vehicle.
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Worksite address
fresno, CA, 93650, US
Who can apply
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