Social Worker in San Luis Obispo, California at Peoples Self-Help Housing

Essential Functions

• Working collaboratively and cooperatively with property management staff and other personnel
• Solicits and responds to referrals from property management staff, residents directly and people in the community calling on behalf of rental property tenants who have challenges related to day-to-day functioning.
• Client assessments, development and oversight of case management plans for long term success.
• Emphasis is placed upon collaboration with other community agencies.
• Assists residents with referrals to community resources, benefit programs and related services.
• When appropriate completes an evaluation, a plan and a service agreement with the resident.
• Documents all face-to-face contacts, phone contacts with and on behalf of the resident and all activities related to the service agreement.
• Maintains identified service record in the SHP database.
• Accompanies residents to appointments as required, to ensure services are received
• Crisis intervention, counseling and case management with residents as needed.
• Referral to long term therapy services in the community as needed.
• Assists with property activities related to Health and Community Services functions
• Other duties as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor and/or Director of Resident Services

Skill & Knowledge Requirements

• Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
• Ability to work with different cultures, ethnicities and minorities.
• Ability to identify mental health conditions, diagnose and provide treatment and/or appropriate referrals.

Experience Requirements

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Education Requirements

• Master’s Degree in psychology, social work or other relevant field

License/Certification Requirements

• Valid CA Driver’s License with access to reliable vehicle.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting for long periods of time, walking and stretching, occasional light lifting, travel via automobile.
• Travel may be required during regular business hours.