WestCare
Fresno - 2772 W Martin Luther King - Fresno, CA 93706 Overview Salary Range:
$22.00 - $22.00 Hourly
Education Level:
2 Year Degree
Category:
Nonprofit - Social Services
Position Summary 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.
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications:
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; and
CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, and an Annual Tuberculosis test.
Certifications/Licenses
During 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.
Education
Bachelors degree in related field preferred.
Experience and Competencies Working Conditions
Work is primarily performed in an office or residential treatment setting; and
Some outdoor activities may be required.
WestCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment at WestCare is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug test, pre-employment physical and criminal background check.
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$22.00 - $22.00 Hourly
Education Level:
2 Year Degree
Category:
Nonprofit - Social Services
Position Summary 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.
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications:
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; and
CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, and an Annual Tuberculosis test.
Certifications/Licenses
During 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.
Education
Bachelors degree in related field preferred.
Experience and Competencies Working Conditions
Work is primarily performed in an office or residential treatment setting; and
Some outdoor activities may be required.
WestCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment at WestCare is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug test, pre-employment physical and criminal background check.
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