Housing Support Specialist,

Project LIFE

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Program Manager is Responsible to plan, direct, and coordinate recreation-based treatment programs for victims/survivors of human trafficking. Assist residents in settling and feeling safe at home and facilitate interactions with other residents in a healthy manner. Actively engage in daily activities and supportive services to meet the unique needs of residents. . Utilize evidenced based and/or promising practices as the preferred treatment modality, including arts and crafts, drama, music, dance, sports, games, and community reintegration field trips to help maintain or improve a client's physical, social, and emotional well-being. Provide specialized treatment to clients that may include crisis management and safety planning as well as individual and group recreational therapy. The professional is expected to function as part of a multi-disciplinary team while making appropriate independent decisions for the benefit of the client(s).Provides instruction on daily living skills, self-esteem building, emotional regulation and alternative therapies. Provides crisis intervention, de-escalation techniques and behavior interventions as appropriate. Provides transportation as needed to coordinate activities, accompaniment to appointments and resources in the community. Participates in implementation of each residents' individual case plan and collaborates with Project LIFE team on resident issues, strengths and concerns. Maintains updated daily log of services provided.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in counseling, social work or related field with minimum of two years providing case management, supportive services and/or housing specific services OR work experience in housing-related support services required; Master's degree in behavioral health with BBS registration (ASW, AMF, APCC) preferred.
• Multi-lingual or Bi-lingual strongly preferred, with strong preference given to English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Utilize evidenced based practices to engage victims of human trafficking in participation of services that are client centered, culturally appropriate, and trauma-informed to improve the short and long-term health, safety, and well-being of
• Maintains delivery of multidisciplinary treatment plan for assigned residents.
• Contacts appropriate individuals during crisis.
• Provide crisis intervention to participants living in program housing and maintain good communication of potential concerns and safety issues to Program Manager, Clinical Supervisor and appropriate
• Help clients learn social skills needed to become or remain independent
• Assures that daily documentation consistently reflects a clients' assessment, the care provided, the resident's response to and the outcomes of care provided.

• Helping program participants' manage their response to traumatic stress that results in challenging behaviors.
• Documentation and evaluation of client progress.

• Help clients integrate into the community by teaching them how to use community resources and recreational activities as applicable.
• Engage clients in therapeutic activities including arts and crafts, drama, music, dance, sports, games, and community reintegration field trips to help maintain or improve a client's physical, social, and emotional well-being.
• Maintain linkages with community referral sources.
• Assists in program development, maintenance and resource identification and identification of potential barriers to program
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings where local human trafficking cases are presented and reviewed for quality and improvement of servic
• Co-Facilitate survivor-led HT support groups
• Participate in all human trafficking and treatment team meetings
• Follow all legal and ethical guidelines pertaining to the treatment of youth and families, per state and county requirements (e.g., Child Abuse Report, Duty to Warn, Confidentiality, Grievance Procedures, and Serious Incident Reporting).
• Successfully complete all other duties as

Schedule/Compensation

• Monday-Friday (10:30 AM-7:00 PM).
• [$24.15-$37.95] Salary will commensurate with experience and education. EEO.

Additional Requirement

• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation with a good driving record.
• Willing to use own, properly insured, reliable vehicle for the job (mileage reimbursed).
• Employment subject to clearances, including background finger printing checks, driving record, tuberculosis testing, and drug testing.

About the Company

North County Lifeline, Inc. is a non-profit human services organization that offers a wide range of services to the people of San Diego County. Our mission is to build self-reliance among youth, individuals and families through problem solving, skill-building and accessible community-based services.

Come be part of a team who CAR2Es! At North County Lifeline, you will find people who are Connected to the communities we serve, Authentic, and Resourceful. We are Responsive to the needs of our clients and Engaged in our mission to build self-reliance among youth, adults, and families. Equal Opportunity Employer.

We offer flexible work hours and excellent benefits to our employees.

• Generous paid vacation
• Paid sick time (6 days)
• Paid holidays (14 days)
• 100% employer paid medical, dental, vision, chiropractic and acupuncture coverage
• 100% employer paid life insurance
• Health and wellness programs
• Employee Assistance program
• Professional development assistance
• Great employee incentive awards program
• Training and education assistance
• Matched 403b retirement plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid supervision hours (clinical positions)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

North County Lifeline DBA Lifeline Community Services ("Lifeline") is steadfast in its commitment to ensuring an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and discrimination is not tolerated. We adhere to all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

In California, we extend these protections to include ancestry, medical condition, genetic characteristics, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), familial status, citizenship, primary language, immigration status, and age (40 and above) among others, recognizing and valuing the diverse backgrounds and perspectives that all individuals bring to our team.

Lifeline is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) by providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and by ensuring that our employment practices do not discriminate against any individual.

We believe that diversity fuels innovation and creativity, and we are dedicated to building a team that reflects a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Lifeline's success is built on a foundation of respect, integrity, and the collective contributions of all our employees.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Lifeline expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on any of the protected characteristics mentioned above.

Lifeline's leadership is committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion and ensuring that our employment environment is free from discrimination and harassment. All employees are encouraged to report any instances of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in violation of this policy to a supervisor, HR representative, or through our reporting hotline.

By embracing diversity and promoting equality, Lifeline not only complies with all relevant legislation but also creates a richer, more vibrant work environment for all our employees.