Community Integration Specialist CA 1091659
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Pathways is seeking an innovative and purpose driven individual to join our team as Community Integration Specialist for our Catalyst Program in San Diego. This position is full-time.
Catalyst
is an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program. Catalyst provides full service partnership services to Transitional Age Youth (TAY) ages 16 to 25 with a serious mental illness, and who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless in San Diego County. Catalyst’s ACT team provides comprehensive, individualized services in an integrated and continuous manner. Services are collaborative and recovery-oriented, and treatment includes: psychiatric assessment, medication management, individual therapy, substance abuse treatment, co-occurring disorders treatment, supportive housing, resource linkage, advocacy, family psycho-education and therapy, supportive employment and education development, legal assistance, community integration services, peer support and group counseling.
Summary
Responsible for providing direct services to participants and coordinating needs for each participant on their caseload
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Provide participant and family support
Mentor participant in communication skills, affect management, problem solving, stress management and other life skills
Assist participants in contacting and utilizing community resources
Participate in development of wellness and recovery plans
Transport participants to accommodate community relationships, use of personal car or vehicle is required
Other duties as assigned or necessary to support your department and/or the company
Recovery Requirements
Provide the best customer care possible.
Identify and build upon the strengths of consumers, coworkers, and the communities we serve.
Support consumers’ steps towards Recovery and Wellness.
Create an organizational culture that respects and celebrates the diversity of our consumers.
Value learning as an ongoing process that enables us to better service our consumers and establishes our leadership in the industry.
Research and utilize our industry’s best practices and analyze our own services to ensure the best possible outcomes.
Education/Licensing Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field from an accredited college or university and/or experience working with youth in an employment or volunteer capacity preferred
Proof of: valid California driver’s license and auto insurance, as well as proof of education are required
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Must be outgoing, personable, caring and friendly
Must demonstrate a high level of maturity; have common sense; exercise good judgment
Must be able to relate to people in a positive, non-threatening manner
Should possess good social skills; warmth, kindness, and compassion for people
Must be flexible and adaptable to changes in the Recovery Model and its progression
Physical Requirements
Office Environment (not remote position). Requires extensive sitting with periodic standing and walking;
May be required to lift up to 20 pounds
Requires significant use of computer, tablet, phone and/or general office equipment
Needs adequate visual acuity, ability to grasp and handle objects
Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone
Will require off-site travel 20% - local and out of state (meeting, county and/or client needs)
Pathways is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic