Community Wellness Specialist - Community Wraparound

Sycamores; Covina (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Sycamores in Covina, CA seeks a direct care professional to support youth with mental health services across multiple locations. The role requires frequent local travel, a reliable vehicle, and a valid California driver’s license. A non-traditional schedule and background check are part of the process.

Starting pay is $21–$25 per hour, based on experience and education. Candidates with relevant degrees and direct care experience are encouraged to apply, with preference for those who can travel

Qualifications

• High school diploma or AA degree with 1 year of direct care experience; 2 years preferred, or a BA with 1 year direct care.
• Maintains all required licenses and certifications.
• Regular travel to client locations; a personal vehicle is required; CA driver's license and proof of auto insurance.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours and travel locally and occasionally overnight.

Responsibilities

• Travel between client locations to provide direct care services.
• Document activities and outcomes with accurate records.
• Collaborate with a team to deliver quality mental health support.
• Engage youth with behavioral interventions when needed and ensure safety.

Skills

Driving

Vehicle

CA Driver's License

Education

High school diploma

AA degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Sycamores provides a spectrum of equitable mental health services through various programs to multicultural populations of all acuities. Although it serves a variety of consumers, the agency focuses primarily on providing care to low-income, high at- risk youth.

Starting Pay Range:

$21 - $25 per hour (starting pay will be based on previous work experience and educational background.)

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or AA degree with one year of direct care experience required; two years of direct care experience preferred, OR Bachelor’s degree plus one year of direct care experience preferred.
• Maintains all required licenses and certifications.
• As this position requires regular and flexible travel between various client locations, driving is an essential function of this position. Candidate qualifications therefore include:
  • Personal, reliable vehicle for travel to various locations.
  • Valid California driver’s license.
  • Acceptable driving record as determined Agency policy.
  • Proof of auto insurance meeting minimum coverage requirements.

Additional Requirements:

• Travel occurs primarily locally during the hours when services need to be provided; some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required in order to meet the needs of the families being served.
• Be part of a team who is passionate about providing excellent and quality services, which consistently results in positive outcomes for the families and children we serve.
• An excellent candidate for this position would be an individual who has knowledge of behavioral interventions and has successfully implemented these interventions with youth who have had severe behaviors (e.g., physical aggression, verbal aggression, and defiance).
• Ability to work a non-traditional work schedule to meet family needs. May include weekends, holidays, early morning, and/or late evening hours.
• Ability to travel and work in the community and in the home environment.
• Have strong computer and typing skills to complete necessary documentation.
• Experience in a Residential Facility, Group Home or Probation is highly desired.
• Knowledge of resources in Service Area a plus.

All candidates who are presented with a conditional offer of employment must satisfy a pre-employment background check, drug, and health screen.

Sycamores is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Further, Sycamores is a Fair Chance employer and complies with California Government Code Section 12952, Employment Discrimination: Conviction History.