Resource Specialist
Partner with us in making a positive change!Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare.Job TitleResource SpecialistDivision/ProgramMerced Crisis Residential UnitStarting Compensation18.88 - 20.00 USD Per HourWorking Location:Merced, CAWorking Hours/ShiftMonday-Friday, 8:30AM-5:00 PMWhy Join Our Team?Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.Comprehensive Benefits Package:Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.Professional Growth Opportunities:On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.Career development programs designed to help you grow.Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedicationWhat You BringHigh School diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED, HiSET, etc.) required. Associate degree in a social science field preferred plus three (3) years’ experience providing support to individuals living with mental illness or providing support to individuals in a behavioral health setting, or experience performing non-professional, healthcare or social services. Bachelor’s degree in a social science field preferred plus one (1) year experience providing support to individuals living with mental illness or providing support to individuals in a behavioral health setting, or experience performing non-professional, healthcare or social services. How You Will Make a DifferenceIdentifies housing resources and developing relationships with community agencies. Coordinates community outreach with outside agencies, and visit locations where clients are discharged to. Assists clients in completing facility consent forms upon admission. Facilitates resident council, community meeting and/or groups as instructed. Transports clients to appointments to provide direct linkage to resource Division/Program Overview24/7 inpatient voluntary program 16-bed facility for adults (ages 18-59) Rehabilitation/recovery services, including substance use rehabilitation services Pre-vocational or vocational counseling Medication evaluation and support services Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/For Additional InformationCencalJobs@Starsinc.com