Job Description:

Program: Full Service Partnership Homeless Outreach

Position Summary

The Program Mentor for the Full Service Partnership Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) is responsible for providing trauma informed assistance and support to adult clients with serious mental illness at risk of acute or long term institutional care. The overall goal of the program is to help adults with serious and persistent mental illness succeed in the community with sufficient structure and support. The Program Mentor position provides social support, skills training, and assistance with independent living. The Program Mentor will uphold and promote the program philosophy in all duties performed.

Hours

Full-time, 40 hours per week. This position includes a generous individual benefits package.

Experience and Skills:

Ability to handle intense situations, display good judgment and decision-making skills, and remain calm and clearheaded under pressure. Strong interpersonal skills, collaborative work style and strong oral, written, and communication skills. Well defined organizational and time management skills. Ability to work independently and flexibly. Ability to handle intense situations, display good judgment and decision-making skills, and remain calm and clearheaded under pressure. Able to work effectively with a variety of people and personality types regardless of age, ethnicity, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or socio-economic level. Must use reasonable precaution in the performance of one’s duties and adhere to all applicable safety rules and practices while acting in such a manner as to assure at all times, maximum safety to one’s self, fellow employees, clients, and other persons contacted through TMHA business. Conditions of employment include: Must be at least 18 years of age; possess a valid CA Driver’s License, at least 2 years driving experience, reliable transportation, proof of auto insurance, and DMV driving record that meets TMHA’s current vehicle insurance requirements. May be required to utilize personal vehicle and auto insurance. Attendance is an essential function of this job that requires face-to-face interaction with clients and/or other employees. Ability to possess and maintain good physical and mental health. Must comply with a TB assessment (possibly a TB test if needed to confirm a negative tuberculosis result) and receipt of a criminal record clearance through fingerprinting. Must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, including booster, or request a medical exemption with a healthcare provider document advising against the vaccine OR an exemption based on a strongly held religious belief or practice per the California Department of Public Health. Must be able to successfully complete First Aid and CPR training.

Benefits

MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION, LIFE, 403B RETIREMENT, PAID VACATION/HOLIDAY TIME, PAID SICK TIME