Job Announcement
About the Organization
Lutheran Social Services of Northern California (LSS) supports dignity and stability for our community’s most vulnerable by providing supportive housing services that lead to self-sufficiency. LSS’ service area is Northern California and we maintain offices in Concord, Sacramento, San Francisco, Redding and Stockton.
Working for us. LSS welcomes passion, creativity, self-direction and original thinking. We are looking for a person with a passion for our work who wishes to be a part of a dynamic team providing the highest quality of services to our participants. LSS offers a welcoming and supportive environment where staff voices are heard and valued. We provide 25 days off (PTO/Holiday) - significantly increasing after a year of employment, a 403b with LSS matching contribution, a full health insurance package, ongoing training and more. This is an exciting time to be part of LSS!
The position is part of the team for the MiCasa program which is a two year transitional housing program for young adults who have emancipated from foster care and become homeless. Supportive services are provided to promote self-sufficiency and wellness. The program utilizes a strength-based and trauma informed care approach, helping participants rely on and increase their internal resources and linking them to supportive relationships and resources outside themselves.
Required Skills and Experience
- BA or BS degree from an accredited college or university, preferably with a major in a behavioral science, and 4 years experience in the human services field.
- Maintain a strength-based perspective.
- Able to work with a variety of community organizations and health providers.
- Treat others with respect and courtesy, striving for open and honest working relationships.
- Ability to work with adults or youth with low income from diverse social and ethnic backgrounds who have a history of homelessness.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Trauma Informed treatment framework.
- Professional experience working with clients who have AOD dependencies, mental health diagnoses, domestic violence histories, issues with abandonment, and abuse.
- Ability to access community-based services and to collaborate with other service providers.
- Has a clean driving record, licensed and registered car, and proof of insurance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Outreach and engagement of potential clients
- Comprehensive assessment and development of the care management plan
- Enhanced care coordination
- Health promotion
- Comprehensive transitional care
- Member and family support
- Coordination and referral to community social support services
- Care management documentation
People with diverse personal and lived experiences are urged to apply, especially people of color, bi-lingual, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals, women, people who have experienced housing instability and/or homelessness, and people living with HIV.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Job Type: Full-time M-F, 10am to 6pm
Salary: $24.00-$25.00 an hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
7.5 hour shift Monday to Friday 10am – 6pm
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- Social work: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
Ability to Relocate:
- Concord, CA 94518: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
