Abode Services values safety, wellness, and respect for each other and for those who we serve. Because of this commitment Abode Services is mandating that all employees be vaccinated effective September 30, 2021.Everyone deserves a home.
Abode Services’ mission is to end homelessness – doing whatever it takes to help those who need it most.

Abode Services, one of the largest and effective nonprofits working to end homelessness in the Bay Area, has an opening for a Wellness Specialistat our San Mateo County site.

POSITION SUMMARY: Healthcare for Homeless/Farmworker Program is a program that ensures that clients who are transitioning into a stable housing situation, especially those without supportive services, can access or continue to access medical, dental and behavioral health services after exiting homelessness in San Mateo County. This position will provide a range of care coordination services to clients transitioning out of homelessness into stable housing situations so that they can access medical, dental, and behavioral health services up to 12 months after moving into housing.

Benefits & Perks:

• $28.85- $30.00/HR
• 100% paid health, vision, and dental options
• 19 PTO days & 12 Holidays per year
• Voluntary benefits: FSA, EAP, Commuter Checks, Life Insurance, Legal, and more
• 3% retirement match/contribution
• Professional Development Trainings and Opportunities, Leadership Academy Programs, and All Staff Events
• Dynamic, mission-driven culture and supportive leadership. We support you in supporting others

The Diverse Culture: We believe that we make better decisions and provide quality services when our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. People of color make up nearly 70% of our workforce and we strive to recruit and retain employees from all backgrounds.

RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

• Helping clients, in consultation with their medical providers, to develop and adhere to a care management plan.
• Supporting clients in completing referrals (e.g., to OBGYN, BHRS, dental and other specialty services) received by their provider.

• Helping clients establish a medical home (i.e., primary care provider) for those who do not already have one.

• Assisting clients with scheduling and attending healthcare appointments, including delivering appointment reminders and accompanying clients, either in-person or via telehealth, to healthcare appointments.
• Arranging transportation to healthcare appointments.
• Providing non-medical translation.
• Assisting clients with completion and renewal and eligibility benefits. Contractors shall work closely with the Health Coverage Unit to help clients enroll and remain enrolled in health coverage; Providing information on health and community resources to clients.

Qualifications:

• BSW/BA Psychology with 3 years experience working with working with people with serious mental illness, individuals with co-occurring disorders and/or the homeless population.

• Experience with street outreach a plus.

• Must have a working knowledge of Psychiatric Disorders as well as knowledge and ability to implement the following evidence-based models: Harm Reduction, Psychosocial Rehabilitation, Strength-based Case Management and Motivational Interviewing.
• Ability to build supportive and respectful working relationships with individuals diagnosed with a mental illness that instills hope and promotes self-determination. Sensitivity to and understanding of the special needs of the homeless.
• Proven ability to work independently and as an effective and collaborative member of a team.
• Excellent verbal skills. Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong writing skills are a MUST.
• Possess an understanding of and practice cultural sensitivity through open dialogue and self-exploration with diverse groups, while providing direct services.
• Ability to effectively intervene in crisis situations, with de-escalation techniques.

• Reliable transportation and proof of a valid and current California Driver’s License and current insurance along with a clean DMV record required.

• Ability to work flexible hours, including some weekends and evenings.

Notice: This description is to be used as a guide only. It does not constitute a contract, commitment or promise of any kind. Abode Services reserves the right to change, add, delete, upgrade or downgrade the position as dictated by business necessity at anytime with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace

Education

• High School or better in Other

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)