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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

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JOB TITLE: Mental Health Activities Coordinator

REPORTS TO: SIL Manager

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Local Union #1991, IUPAT, AFL-CIO

TIME COMMITMENT: Full-time (40 hr/wk)

STARTING SALARY: $65,000

ORGANIZATION

The mission of BOSS is to help homeless, poor, and disabled people achieve health and self-sufficiency, and to fight against the root causes of poverty and homelessness. The organization was founded in 1971 by a group of volunteers from the Hillel Streetwork Project in Berkeley who responded to the needs of mentally ill individuals being released to the streets by state hospital closures. Today, BOSS develops solutions to mass homelessness, mass incarceration and community violence and is dedicated to the inclusion of people marginalized by addiction, trauma, criminality, incarceration, poverty, racism, sexism, homelessness and violence with an intentional focus on four areas of service with Housing Security, Criminal Justice Reentry, Neighborhood Safety, and Social Justice Programs and services. BOSS works one-on-one with each family and each individual to help them achieve stable income, permanent affordable housing, and lasting wellness.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Mental Health Activity Coordinator, under the direction of the SIL Manager and Clinical Supervisor, is responsible for providing mental health support services to Transitional Age Youth (TAY) ages 16-24 in Alameda County through BOSS. The Mental Health Activity Coordinator will develop and implement Psycho-education & Cultural Affirmation groups focused on supporting TAY impacted by trauma to develop a better understanding of trauma, to support them in strengthening their understanding of healing practices, and to increase their social engagement/connection, utilizing multiple clinical and culturally relevant traditional and indigenous interventions. The position requires someone who can demonstrate cultural competency in addressing the diversity of the community we serve, including gender, race, language, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status.

Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities):

Detailed Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide supportive mental health services for Transitional Age Youth living in the Meekland House affordable housing community at 21757 Meekland Avenue, Hayward, CA 94541. The Mental Health Activity Coordinator is expected to serve approximately 12 people per year.
• Meet with each client at least twice per month to support the development of empathetic and respectful communication and interaction, address underlying mental health needs, and coordinate with the client's healthcare provider.
• Provide daily activities to engage residents in services that will support resiliency and independent living.
• Complete assessments and treatment planning for clients.
• Provide timely response to incidents of community violence that impact youth in Alameda County, including emergency debriefing to clients, family, and community members impacted by the incident.
• Support youth and families through the development and implementation of psycho-education and cultural affirmation groups focused on supporting TAY impacted by trauma.
• Collaborate with outside service providers as needed to ensure clients receive clinically indicated services.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of all client interactions and services provided.
• Participate in team meetings and provide input on program development and evaluation.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to ensure high-quality care and services.
• Provide education and support to clients regarding self-care, coping skills, and other mental health topics.
• Ensure that all services provided to clients are in compliance with ethical and legal standards and evidence-based practices.

Reporting Requirements:

• Assist in submitting monthly reports no later than 15 days after the end of the month being reported on during the contract term.
• Assist in submitting a final narrative within thirty (30) days at the end of the contract period, in a format approved by COUNTY containing the report shall include a narrative accounting of the progress achieved toward the Scope of Work objectives, and the following unsheltered individual information using aggregate reporting.

Team Participation

• Participates in staff meetings and other group activities essential for operations
• Leads team discussions on participant progress and lack of progress, and helps to develop possible solutions to ensure best support for the participant’s success.
• Promotes good community relations and utilizes community services and resources.
• Attends scheduled training programs for professional development that includes, at a minimum, trainings required by BOSS and by regulatory and accrediting bodies.
• Assumes on-call responsibility, as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field, MSW preferred.
• At least 2-3 years of experience working with Transitional Age Youth impacted by trauma and/or violence.
• Familiarity with community resources and services available to TAY.
• Experience working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team.
• Highly motivated self-starter and ability to coordinate multiple projects/tasks simultaneously in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to work with diverse communities and exercise mature judgment.
• Knowledge of community and social service resources in Alameda County
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office. HMIS training a plus.
• Knowledge and understanding of data collection and interpretation
• Sensitivity to the needs & issues of homeless persons, persons living with trauma, persons with disabilities (mental illness, alcohol and other drug problems, etc.)
• Tolerance of stressful situations and the ability to deal with stress constructively
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating community services and securing referral services for community members
• Working knowledge skills in social work terminology and reporting processes.
• A staff team member with interpersonal skills to effectively work with people in a multi-cultural living community.
• Good communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Good general office skills and computer skills.
• Valid driver’s license and a good safe driving record are required.
• Demonstrated experience in group dynamics, human growth, health & wellness, and grief counseling helpful.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Familiarity with Alameda County community resources
• Understanding of, and commitment to, the use of harm reduction strategies in the provision of services
• Understanding of, and commitment to, the use of evidence-based practices, including housing-first, trauma-informed care and critical time intervention
• Commitment to active client involvement in program development and the design and delivery of supportive services
• Creative, dynamic, flexible and resourceful personality with the ability to infuse staff and participants/residents with enthusiasm
• Sensitivity to the needs & issues of homeless persons, persons living with trauma, persons with disabilities, (mental illness, alcohol and other drug problems, etc.)
• Tolerance of stressful situations and the ability to deal with stress constructively

Other expectations:

• Access to a reliable vehicle, insurance, current CA driver’s license & good driving record.
• Certification in CPR/First Aid.
• CPR/first aid training

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, memos, business correspondence and all other mental health-related documents. Ability to write clear, concise and accurate correspondence. Effective oral and written communication skills.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

College level mathematical skills required.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve complex problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Demonstrated skill with problem-solving techniques.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by staff member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, move up and down stairways, talk and hear, drive to and from community appointments. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to ten pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise and/or level of distractions in the work environment are usually moderate

MENTAL DEMANDS:

This position requires the individual to work with minimal supervision. Guidance is available as necessary, however, the individual is expected to be able to function autonomously and make individual decisions when appropriate. The position does require the ability to interact with a variety of individuals and the ability to meet deadlines and time pressure based on the volume of work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise and/or level of distractions in the work environment are usually moderate.

CONCLUSION:

I invite you to be part of a vibrant and talented team that is committed to promoting health and self-sufficiency, fighting for equity, and celebrating diversity and inclusion!

BOSS is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment. BOSS does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities.

Black, Indigenous, People of Color and individuals with lived experience are highly encouraged to apply!

Send resume and cover letter to:hrjobs@self-sufficiency.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Oakland, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Management or Coordination: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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