Mental Health Specialist VSSR
San Francisco, CA, United States
Description
Swords to Plowshares
Title: Mental Health Specialist - VSSR
Reports to: Lead Social Worker - VSSR
Dept: Housing
Location: 401 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 310, San Francisco CA 94102. This position requires periodic travel between permanent supportive housing sites and programs.
Note: travel between sites is reimbursable.
Work schedule: M-F (8am - 4pm)
Salary: $38.46 (non-exempt)
Summary: Under the direction and support of the Lead Social Worker for Veterans Support to Self- Reliance (VSSR), the Mental Health Specialist oversees the collection, maintenance and transmittal of programmatic data. VSSR operates across our six permanent supportive housing sites and serves between 100 and 125 veterans. Note: this number is set to [increase] over the next couple of years - particularly as our veterans begin to age in place.
Programs include:
Fairfax Hotel
Safe Haven (Transitional Program)
Stanford Hotel
Edwin M. Lee Apartments
Maceo May Apartments
John W. Paulson Community Center
Requirements:
Must possess a bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences, counseling, or a related field. This includes (but is not limited to) psychology and social work.
Experience working with hard-to-serve populations, i.e., those suffering from serious mental illness [and] substance use disorder.
Familiarity with local social services.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excell and Salesforce (electronic medical record).
Can operate a printer and scanner.
Has strong written and communication skills.
Needs to be a self-starter. Note: this position requires significant autonomy.
Responsibilities:
Oversee the collection, maintenance and transmittal of programmatic information and data.
Assist with ongoing assessments. This includes weekly, quarterly [and] annual assessments.
Create, maintain and monitor onsite hard files. Note: hard files must comply with STP, CalVet and HIPAA mandates.
Participate in outreach activities, i.e., attending informational sessions and program sign ups.
Work with partnering agencies (VA and CalVet) on program goals and objectives.
Meet with program enrollees - when feasible - for group activities.
Work with program auditors onsite and offsite.
Salary & Benefits
Starting salary $80,000
Compensation is based on a competitive public interest scale. STP offers a generous and accessible benefits package, which includes:
Excellent medical and dental packages
403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution
17 vacation days in the first year
12 holidays every year
Wellness program
How to Apply
(no calls please)
Please submit a thoughtful cover letter explaining your interest in Swords to Plowshares, where/how you found out about this career opportunity, and your salary requirements. Email the cover letter and your resume to [email protected]. Please include the exact title for this position in the subject line of your email: Mental Health Specialist - VSSR .
Swords to Plowshares is an inclusive employer and we are proud of our rich diversity and staff. Please join our team and promote change within the veteran community.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement of Intent:
Swords to Plowshares is fully committed to the ongoing work of creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization. For us, this is a process and not a destination. We embrace the principles of cultural humility to create spaces where all people feel welcome, heard, and valued.
We stand against injustice and discrimination of all kinds. This includes mistreatment based on race, age, color, veteran/military status, language, ethnic background, national origin, ancestry, ability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, other status protected by law, and the other qualities/traits that make you unique. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
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