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DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center) · 19 hours ago

Clinical Support Specialist

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$37.78/hr - $41.72/hr

1+ years exp

DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center) is a nonprofit organization focused on helping individuals with complex needs related to homelessness and mental health. The Clinical Support Specialist will coordinate and provide clinical services, including case management and mental health support, to tenants while working collaboratively within an integrated care team.

Health CareHomeless ShelterNon ProfitSocial

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Facilitate engagement of tenants through creative, equitable, culturally relevant, and resourceful strategies that build trust and confidence; publicize service availability

Develop and routinely update an Integrated Service Plan (ISP) in collaboration with tenants, case managers, and other staff, outlining goals and strategies to ensure housing success

Identify and coordinate those case management elements that will be provided by DESC case managers or case managers from outside provider organizations

Support tenants in maintaining safe and healthy unit conditions and passing apartment inspections. This may include hands-on assistance cleaning apartments, arranging and monitoring caregiver/chore-worker services, and/or teaching and modeling independent living skills

Directly provide case management services not covered by other providers

Maintain regular contact with tenants and case managers from DESC and outside provider organizations to monitor progress toward goals identified in the ISP, and to ensure adequate provision of identified services

Document interactions with tenants through logs, service notes, EORs, emails, and other methods as appropriate in accordance with agency guidelines

Understand and meet the various contractual service and documentation obligations relevant to your project

Use trauma-informed strategies to intervene in crises and assist with building rule enforcement and lease compliance, as necessary

Provide education and support for tenants to ensure success as leaseholders

Assist tenants in the formation of interest groups or therapeutic support groups; facilitate when appropriate

Organize outings and activities to improve tenant skills in activities of daily living and to increase the level of meaningful activity in their lives

Work with tenants and other staff to identify needs for additional services, groups, and activities. Work with staff, outside service providers, and community resources to initiate and facilitate these services and activities

Provide individual culturally relevant counseling and information and referral services to tenants as needed

Facilitate community meetings

Participate in staff meetings and trainings

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Agency Affiliated Counselor licenseClinical experience with homelessnessMental health systemsCommunication with diverse backgroundsCommitment to cooperationFacilitation of community meetingsCulturally relevant counseling

Required

Ability to perform all major and assigned duties and responsibilities with or without accommodations

Current Agency Affiliated Counselor (AAC) license in Washington State, or equivalent, or ability to obtain an AAC license soon after hire

Clinical experience working with homeless adults disabled by chronic alcoholism, mental illness, and drug use

Knowledge of local homeless, mental health, and chemical dependency service systems

Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds

Ability to work effectively with clients displaying a wide range of unpleasant and/or bizarre behavior

Commitment to the philosophy of cooperation and continuity across agency programs and of consideration and respect for clients

Relevant Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or related behavioral science, OR

A combination of 1 year of relevant paid work experience and demonstration of the ability to perform required job duties

Internal applicants in direct, client facing positions can substitute 6 months of experience in lieu of 1 year

Preferred

Two years' experience working with homeless adults disabled by chronic alcoholism, mental illness, and/or drug use

Valid Washington State driver's license and insurable driving record

Benefits

Dental

Life

Long-term Disability

Medical (no premiums/payroll deductions for employee coverage)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

ORCA card subsidy

Paid Time Off (34 days per year)

Retirement Plan

Company

DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center)

DESC works to end the homelessness of vulnerable people, particularly those living with serious mental illnesses or substance use disorders.

Founded in 1979

Seattle, Washington, USA

501-1000 employees

https://www.desc.org/

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