VSSR Geriatric Social Worker - Inland Empire - United States Veterans Initiative

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Education

Current enrollment in the final semester of a Master’s program at an accredited college or university leading to a Master’s Degree in social work or a Master’s Degree that meets the education requirements for a Marriage and Family Therapist or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor license issued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs Board of Behavioral Science Examiners.

Experience

One (1) year of social work experience with a public or non-profit agency with experience working with vulnerable and underserved groups.

Experience in counseling, facilitating support groups and conducting participant assessments is preferred.

Experience in adult day support services (health) or residential services is preferred.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to safely perform all physical and manual movements needed for job functions.

Must be able to carry out job instructions promptly and willingly, and to follow established procedures accurately.

Must be flexible, positive and cooperative in solving problems and working with other staff in constantly changing and sometimes stressful circumstances.

Must be able to move around the facility as well as sit at a workstation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

Experience working with populations that are diverse in age, gender, sexual orientation, race, and ethnicity.

Experience working with trauma survivors and those experiencing mental illness.

Sensitivity in working with patients with complex psychosocial and substance abuse problems.

Experience doing case management, outreach, and home visits.

Able to move between different treatment approaches (clinical case management versus evidence-based, trauma-focused psychotherapy) depending on the needs of the client.

Must be able to communicate effectively with a variety of personalities and be comfortable working with an at-risk client population, including embracing the agency’s DEI Initiative.

Valid California driver’s license and auto insurance required.  Travel between all housing sites is required (mileage reimbursed)

Driver history report which meets company insurance requirements to drive company vehicle and complete a provided driver training course upon hire.

Skills

Excellent documentation and clinical skills, ability to set priorities, work independently, excellent follow-up, work well under pressure and deadlines.

Excellent organizational and strong interpersonal skills

Demonstrated excellent attendance and reliability

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

U.S.VETS subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment based on qualifications, without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, U.S.VETS  intends to comply fully with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and the information requested on this application will be used only for purposes consistent with those laws.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT - REQUEST FOR

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

In accordance with requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is  U.S.VETS’ policy to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants who request accommodation during the application process in order that the applicant may be given a full and fair opportunity to be considered for employment.  If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, you or someone else may submit your request to U.S.VETS in any of the following ways:  by telephone 213-542-2600 and ask for the HR Assistant]; or by U.S. Mail or hand delivery:  U.S.VETS, 800 West 6th Street, Suite 1505, Los Angeles, CA  90017, Attention:  Human Resources – Job Applicant Request

United States Veterans Initiative is a non-profit organization whose mission is the successful transition of military veterans and their families through the provision of housing, counseling, career development and comprehensive support.

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