Field-Based Social Services Specialist (Mental Health)

City of Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for a position as Social Services Specialist! In this role, you will perform community outreach and develop person-centered service plans to assist clients in accessing and using community resources, with case and clinical oversight provided by licensed department staff.

Service areas may include transportation, food access, medical care, health insurance, benefits, legal assistance, affordable housing listings, utilities and energy assistance resources,

Qualifications

• Equivalent to four years of college with major coursework in social work, psychology, or community health and two years of experience in community organization or social services with client service coordination.

Responsibilities

• Perform community outreach and develop person-centered service plans to assist clients in accessing community resources.
• Provide case and clinical oversight with licensed department staff.
• Meet clients in homes or designated community locations and coordinate support with the team.

Education

Four years college with major coursework in social work, psychology, or community health

Job description

The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for a position as Social Services Specialist! In this role, you will perform community outreach and develop person-centered service plans to assist clients in accessing and using community resources, with case and clinical oversight provided by licensed department staff.

Service areas may include transportation, food access, medical care, health insurance, benefits, legal assistance, affordable housing listings, utilities and energy assistance resources,