Salary Range $22.00 - $22.00 Hourly Education Level 2 Year Degree Category Nonprofit - Social Services Description Position Summary: Person in this position will be responsible for the general transportation needs of the agency. Essential Job Functions include those listed below. Essential Job Functions: + Provides support services to behavioral health clients or family member/caregivers of consumers as appropriate + Assists in the development and coordination of activities, programs, and resources which directly support clients or family members/caregivers of consumers in achieving wellness and recovery goals. + Assists consumers to develop self-advocacy, communication, and empowerment skills. + Assists consumers in obtaining benefits, i.e., SSI, General Relief, MediCal/MediCare, Section 8, identification cards. + Conducts outreach to consumers or family members/caregivers and the community, and acts as a liaison between consumers, family members/caregivers and community services providers. + Under immediate supervision, participates in resolving client concerns as required. + Facilitates, or assists in facilitating self-help groups for clients or family members/caregivers of clients + Documents all activities as required to claim/bill for services as applicable. + Trains clients in independent living skills such as public transportation, housing applications, interviews, shopping, employment, etc. + Under direction of clinical staff, monitors, informs supports, assists, and empowers a client or family members/caregivers who directly or indirectly receive behavioral health services. + Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation; and + Perform all other duties as assigned. Qualifications + Essential Qualifications: + Possession of a valid Class C Drivers License, although a Class B is preferred. + Experience consisting of two (2) years of providing direct substance abuse counseling services in an intensive setting. + Certification in drug and alcohol counseling or registration in a State of California approved certifying organization is required. + Ability to qualify for WestCare vehicle insurance. + Ability to pass criminal background investigation; and + CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, and an Annual Tuberculosis test. Certifications/Licenses: + During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you. Education: + Bachelors degree in related field preferred. Experience and Competencies: Working Conditions: + Work is primarily performed in an office or residential treatment setting; and + Some outdoor activities may be required. WestCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment at WestCare is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug test, pre-employment physical and criminal background check.