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Mental Health Worker 

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Turning Point Community Programs is seeking a Personal Services Coordinator I for our Garden Gate Respite Program in Modesto. Turning Point Community Programs (TPCP) provides integrated, cost-effective mental health services, employment and housing for adults, children and their families that promote recovery, independence and self-sufficiency. We are committed to innovative and high quality services that assist adults and children with psychiatric, emotional and/or developmental disabilities in achieving their goals. Turning Point Community Programs (TPCP) has offered a path to mental health and recovery since 1976. We help people in our community every single day – creating a better space for all types of people in need. Join our mission of offering hope, respect and support to our clients on their journey to mental health and wellness.

Summary: Responsible for assisting guests residing in a short-term, respite house to meet the objectives of their stay. Support in the areas of housing, vocation, counseling, advocacy and/or linkage to resources for these needs will be provided as appropriate.

Responsibilities:

  • Assists assigned members to identify and progress toward achievement of member chosen goals.
  • Provides vocational support.
  • Advocates for guests in all areas of treatment and help them apply for and receive services.
  • Empowers guests in meeting their goals.
  • Assists staff and guests in the development and implementation of activities, programming and groups.
  • Facilitates communication and cooperation among agencies.
  • Coordinates communication between doctor, guest and pharmacy, as appropriate.
  • Educates community and other agencies.
  • May occasionally require driving of personal and/or agency vehicle on agency business.
  • Provides prompt intervention in the event of a crisis both to stop the crisis and to notify when indicated, persons and agencies necessary for the resolution of the crisis situation.
  • Provides “on-the-spot” support that is both helpful to the members and consistent with the philosophy of the program.
  • Carries an in-house caseload of up to 6 guests.
  • Assists guests with linkage to appropriate housing resources.
  • Attends to the safety, health, and wellbeing of guests.
  • Completes paperwork as assigned in a timely manner.
  • Is personally responsible and held accountable for work hours and time management as coordinated with supervisors.
  • Provides support to other staff members as needed.
  • Drives on program business using personal or program vehicle.
  • Maintains clean driving as well as currency of driver’s license and vehicle insurance/registration.
  • Adheres to and upholds the policies and procedures of Turning Point Community Programs.
  • Attends all team and agency staff meetings unless approval for non-attendance is secured by the Team Leader or the Program Director.
  • Meets the standards set for performance in all aspects of job duties.
  • Meets the standard for consistent attendance (not more than a 5% absence rate per month) by reporting to every scheduled shift on time and ready to work and by the judicious use of paid sick leave and avoiding any situations resulting in the need to dock pay for time not worked.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

 
Position Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

  • HS Diploma or AA Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services or related field.
  • Minimum of 1 year as a provider of mental health services.
  • Lived experience a plus.

 

 
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Shift Days  
Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt  
Open Date 6/16/2021  
Location Garden Gate Respite  
EOE Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.  
adjustedSeniorityDate None Specified 


This position is currently not accepting applications.

To search for an open position, please go to http://TurningPointCommunityProgramsInc.appone.com



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