What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Service Coordinator position at WESTCARE CALIFORNIA INC?
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.
- 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.
