• Personal Service Coordinator

    WestCare Foundation (Fresno, CA)


    Personal Service Coordinator

    Job Details

    Job Location

     

    Fresno - 2772 W Martin Luther King - Fresno, CA

    Education Level

    2 Year Degree

     

    Salary Range

     

    $22.00 - $22.00 Hourly

     

    Job Category

     

    Nonprofit - Social Services

    Description

    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.