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Hope Cooperative (TLCS, Inc.)
Residential Services Coordinator
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What they do
A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.
$42,001 / year median in California
+19% projected growth
Job Description
Are you a passionate and motivated individual eager to make a positive impact in the community? Hope Cooperative is a well-respected, award-winning nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive mental health and supportive housing services across Sacramento County. We're seeking compassionate, dedicated individuals to join our team and support the most vulnerable in our community.
Develop service/goal plans with clients and meet with the clients as needed to encourage, support and advocate for progress and assist with skill development. Provide/Assist the client with transportation in your own personal vehicle as necessary. Provide rehabilitative services to clients in the community and their homes. Provide positive public relations, community referrals, information, and support by linking clients to needed resources; advocate with and on behalf of clients and significant support persons the clients have identified. Accurately complete all necessary forms, reports, and paperwork required by the program on a timely basis (e.g., progress notes, special incident reports, discharge summaries, Medi-Cal billing, Avatar forms, HMIS), Yardi, SHRA Housing Files Forms, Violations Notices, and Work Orders). Facilitate planning of social, cultural, educational, supportive, and recreational group activities.
Shop for food and household supplies to meet program or client needs. Ensure the office, house, rooms, units, and yard are clean and fit for occupancy, where applicable. Provide and assist with cleaning as needed.
Act as a designated Mandated Reporter for the observed or suspected abuse and/or neglect of children, disabled individuals, dependent adults and elder/senior citizens. Mandated Reporter also includes "Duty to Warn" which includes the responsibility to notify authorities and the intended victim(s) of physical harm. Ensure the protection and confidentiality of all Protected Health Information (PHI) by following all policies and procedures in the Agency HIPAA Manual.
Lived experience as a mental health consumer or a family member/loved one of a mental health consumer is desirable.
Knowledge of Sacramento community organizations and community resources is highly desirable. Mental health crisis intervention experience is highly desirable.
Experience with persons who have substance abuse problems, preferably individuals who are dually diagnosed (mental health & substance abuse) is highly desirable. Knowledge of 12-Step Programs and/or personal experience with substance abuse recovery is highly desirable.
Knowledge of effective procedures for obtaining housing and subsidies.
Position Title:
Residential Services Coordinator Program(s) andLocation:
Palmer Apartments (Sacramento, CA)Schedule :
Full-time, Non-Exempt, 40 hours per week NOC Shift 10:00PM - 6:30AM Tuesday through Saturday (Sunday/Monday off) Thursday through Monday (Tuesday/Wednesday off) Pay rate: $23.05/hour - $25.41/hour About thePosition:
Under the direct supervision of the individual designated on the agency Organizational Chart, the Residential Services Coordinator has the responsibility of working closely with residents who are progressing toward independent living. The Residential Services Coordinator provides the daily support needed for each resident to function at the highest possible level. These supports will include emotional support, demonstrating and teaching living skills, coordinating program activities, and facilitating groups, and client activities.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Support individuals with active listening, demonstration of empathy, and carry a message of hope and recovery. Observe, assess, intervene, and refer (within one's scope of practice) in situations with clients regarding mental health symptoms, physical health symptoms, and substance use issues.Develop service/goal plans with clients and meet with the clients as needed to encourage, support and advocate for progress and assist with skill development. Provide/Assist the client with transportation in your own personal vehicle as necessary. Provide rehabilitative services to clients in the community and their homes. Provide positive public relations, community referrals, information, and support by linking clients to needed resources; advocate with and on behalf of clients and significant support persons the clients have identified. Accurately complete all necessary forms, reports, and paperwork required by the program on a timely basis (e.g., progress notes, special incident reports, discharge summaries, Medi-Cal billing, Avatar forms, HMIS), Yardi, SHRA Housing Files Forms, Violations Notices, and Work Orders). Facilitate planning of social, cultural, educational, supportive, and recreational group activities.
Shop for food and household supplies to meet program or client needs. Ensure the office, house, rooms, units, and yard are clean and fit for occupancy, where applicable. Provide and assist with cleaning as needed.
Act as a designated Mandated Reporter for the observed or suspected abuse and/or neglect of children, disabled individuals, dependent adults and elder/senior citizens. Mandated Reporter also includes "Duty to Warn" which includes the responsibility to notify authorities and the intended victim(s) of physical harm. Ensure the protection and confidentiality of all Protected Health Information (PHI) by following all policies and procedures in the Agency HIPAA Manual.
Qualifications:
Ability to work with individuals who have a mental health diagnosis. Experience is highly desirable.Lived experience as a mental health consumer or a family member/loved one of a mental health consumer is desirable.
Knowledge of Sacramento community organizations and community resources is highly desirable. Mental health crisis intervention experience is highly desirable.
Experience with persons who have substance abuse problems, preferably individuals who are dually diagnosed (mental health & substance abuse) is highly desirable. Knowledge of 12-Step Programs and/or personal experience with substance abuse recovery is highly desirable.
Knowledge of effective procedures for obtaining housing and subsidies.