Caminar Careers

Description

• Support the development and attainment of client rehabilitation goals, including securing of housing and employment, development of a support system, increasing socialization skills, participating in recreational activities, etc.
• Assist with and teach activities of daily living, such as meal planning and preparation, personal hygiene, and budgeting.
• Support and assist with client maintenance of personal health, including attainment of and follow through with medical, psychiatric, and dental care.
• Maintain a client caseload as assigned.
• Maintain at least a 65% billable service time to total work time percentage productivity level.
• Document in a timely manner treatment planning and interventions according to agency, county, and MediCal billing and quality assurance requirements.
• Coordinate client treatment with all other members of the treatment team, including family members, conservators, discharge planners, and social workers when clients are hospitalized.
• Drive own or agency vehicle to treatment destinations, as required; documenting and reporting mileage according to agency procedures, so that services can be provided in a timely manner; comply with agency vehicle policy at all times.
• Participate in an emergency on-call rotation system as defined in the “Emergency On-Call Agreement”.
• Monitor cleanliness and maintenance of client living environments, providing assistance as necessary in order to meet minimum standards.
• In team meetings, contribute to the development of individual treatment and behavior plans.
• Develop and maintain a respectful, caring, tolerant, ethical, and empowering relationship with all individuals served.
• Assist in resolution of conflicts between and among roommates and housemates.
• Evaluate need for entitlement benefits and assist clients as required in obtaining them.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate psycho-educational groups and recreational/social activities.
• Provide monthly accounting of client outcomes and service utilization.
• Perform all job functions in cooperation with the supervisor, other staff on the case management team, and other service providers involved in the treatment effort, including sharing information regarding all important interventions.
• Participate in staff meetings and attend other meetings, as assigned.
• Attend and participate in regularly scheduled supervision sessions.
• Attend and complete trainings as assigned and in a timely manner.
• Participate in promoting a safe, healthy and clean working environment at all times consistent with applicable laws, industry standards and the agency’s own Health & Safety Program.
• Complete and submit accurate time sheets and absence reports to program management in a timely manner.
• Promote within the agency and with the general public the philosophy and practice of social rehabilitation.
• Actively nurture and advance the cooperative, harmonious and teamwork oriented environment Caminar strives to promote within the workplace; Through daily efforts and presentation promote an atmosphere of dignity and respect in line with the organization’s mission, philosophy, policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties, responsibilities and special projects as assigned.

• Must be passionate about Caminar's mission.
• Candidates registered with the California BBS are strongly encouraged to apply; licensed supervision hours available.
• BA/BS in a mental health related field.  Absent BA/BS, a minimum two-years (4000 hours) of verifiable program experience in the provision of direct services to individuals with severe mental illness is required.  High school diploma/GED required.

• Must be able to meet and receive a criminal records clearance, as required by Title XXII, other licensing regulations, and Caminar practices.
• This position requires frequent driving. A valid California driver license, reliable personal vehicle, current personal auto insurance as required by law, and an MVR sufficient to obtain and reasonably maintain insurability under agency auto liability policies are all essential job requirements. 
• Must be able to pass post offer, pre-employment medical and drug tests as required under State Community Care Licensing regulations and/or agency policies.
• A personal cell phone with reliable service and, if applicable, a data plan to use for business purposes.
• May be required to obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certification.