Emergency Mental Health Advocate — Frontline Homeless Support

County of Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); In loco; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Department of Mental Health for County of Los Angeles seeks qualified candidates for emergency Mental Health Advocate vacancies addressing homelessness. The role is offered under an emergency order for up to 90 days with a path to permanent County employment.

Candidates will be assessed 100% during the initial period and considered for permanent appointment upon successful completion. Key duties include advocating for clients, guiding families, coordinating access to resources, assisting

Competenze

• Six months of mental health advocacy experience or related social services work.
• Completion of a recognized peer, parent, or family advocate training program.
• Ability to meet licensing/driver requirements stated in the posting.

Mansioni

• Represent the consumer perspective within the continuum of care.
• Orient families and caregivers to the mental health system to access services.
• Assist with scheduling appointments, transportation, and meetings for advocacy.
• Help clients develop independent living skills and housing access.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary teams and assist with service goals.
• Recruit and train volunteer mentors for clients transitioning to community living.

Conoscenze

Mental health advocacy

Training program

Formazione

Advocate training program

Descrizione del lavoro

The Department of Mental Health for County of Los Angeles seeks qualified candidates for emergency Mental Health Advocate vacancies addressing homelessness. The role is offered under an emergency order for up to 90 days with a path to permanent County employment.

Candidates will be assessed 100% during the initial period and considered for permanent appointment upon successful completion. Key duties include advocating for clients, guiding families, coordinating access to resources, assisting