GENERAL NATURE OF POSITION: Provides case management/brokerage for older adults to access medical, educational, social, prevocational, vocational, rehabilitative or other needed community services for eligible individuals. Provide basic counseling and crisis intervention services for individuals as needed. Works with family partners to assist the clients in their recovery and management of chronic mental illness, possible substance use and chronic health disorders... In the spirit of the program, “do whatever it takes” to assists the client in accomplishing his/her goals. This is a part time position.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Intensive case management of 3-4 seriously mentally ill older adults with co-occurring disorders, e.g. substance use, gambling addiction, physical health problems. diagnosed or addicted older adults
• Coordinates services with psychiatrist, team members, primary care and specialist physicians, legal representatives/guardians, Depts. of Mental Health and Alcohol and Drugs staff, and other community services/organizations to assure the individual’s access to services and the services and the service delivery system.
• Assists clients in obtaining housing, financial assistance, health care and other community supports.
• Provides crisis intervention.

• Assists monolingual clients, as necessary, in their interviews with the psychiatrist.
• Provides on-call services evenings and weekends to address treatment needs, sobriety issues and short-term crisis situations as appropriate.
• Conducts outreach activities to identify potential clients in community locations, e.g. correctional facilities, churches, senior centers, community gathering locations.
• Assists clients in completing applications for services, assistance, ID cards, etc.
• Connects clients with NAMI and other supportive organizations to assist the clients and their families.
• Documents all activities according to program requirements.
• Participates in program audits.
• Participates in a team environment to provide 24/7 client support.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Required education and experience:

·        Master’s degree preferred in social work, human services, counseling or other behavioral science and 1 year of experience in the field, preferably with mental health and/addicted individuals.

·        Alternative Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, counseling or other behavioral science and three years experience in the field with mental health and or addicted individuals.

·        Ability to work with diverse populations.

·        Bi-lingual Spanish, Vietnamese, Mandarin or Cantonese preferred

·        Good oral and written English skills.

·        Experience in working with older adults and/or geriatric emphasis in education.

·        If an individual is in recovery, five-six years of sustained recovery is required.

·        Culturally competent communication skills.

 

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to lift 25 pounds

 

General

·        Valid California driver’s license and personal automobile

·           Liability insurance according to agency requirements

 

This is a part time position.

 

TO APPLY: Please submit resume to jobs@ccsj.org or via fax to 408-944-0276 attn: HR

 

This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant.

 

For over 50 years, Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County has changed lives for good by helping strengthen families and building economic self-sufficiency. Each year we serve 27,000 poor and vulnerable individuals of all cultures and beliefs through a broad base of programs including housing services, job skills training and placement, older adult services, mental health and substance abuse counseling, financial education, immigration, refugee resettlement, and children and youth services and education.

Our compassion and commitment extend beyond direct service to those in need, and compel us to address the root causes of poverty in Santa Clara County through our Social Policy education and advocacy efforts.

Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County is affiliated with the Diocese of San Jose, as its social service arm, and works with parishes to build partnerships and increase their capacity for service. However, the agency is separately incorporated, is self-funded and operates as an independent nonprofit organization with a CEO, Board of Directors, and separate financial structure.

The agency is a voluntary member of Catholic Charities USA, the nation’s largest social services network, which serves over 7 million people each year.

Catholic Charities is a non-profit, non-discriminatory service organization and employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation or disability. Persons receiving services in our programs are entitled to freedom from harassment and retaliation and reasonable accommodation for qualified disabilities.