Resource Specialist

Stars Behavioral Health Group; Victorville (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous time off

Comprehensive benefits package

CEU opportunities

Job summary

Stars Behavioral Health Group in Victorville, CA is seeking a Resource Specialist to support residents with housing, vocational and transportation services. The role operates Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, at the Victorville facility, and offers a pathway toward professional growth with paid CEU opportunities.

Requires a Bachelor’s in Mental Health and at least four years of direct service experience with the mentally ill; bilingual Spanish is preferred; a Class B CA driver’s license

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Mental Health.
• Four (4) years direct service experience with the mentally ill, preferably adults.
• Preferred: Spanish bilingual abilities.
• Certifications & Licensure: Valid CA Driver’s License; Class “B” preferred.
• Core Skills: Strong verbal and written communication with individuals with SPMI, and collaboration with teams.
• Role: providing housing, vocational/educational services, transportation and other social supports.

Responsibilities

• Help residents meet service and resource needs (housing, voc/edu, transportation).
• Provide crisis outreach support in a Monday–Friday schedule.
• Coordinate with team to ensure smooth transitions to next level of care.

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Experience with SPMI

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mental Health

Job description

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 Title: Resource Specialist

Division/Program: Victorville: High Desert Crisis Walk In Center

Starting Compensation: 20.00 - 23.00 USD Per Hour

Working Location: Victorville, CA USA

Working Hours/Shift: Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Why 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 dedication.

What You Bring to SBHG (Qualifications)

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Mental Health.
• Four (4) years direct service experience with the mentally ill, preferably adults.
• Preferred: Bilingual in Spanish.
• Certifications & Licensure: Valid California Driver’s License with an eligible driving record per company policy (Class “B” license preferred).
• Core Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with individuals experiencing serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI), team members, and the public.
• How you will make a difference: Responsible for helping residents meet service and resource needs including housing, vocational/educational services, transportation and other social support services. (Generally works Monday through Friday first shift.)

Division/Program Overview

Program: The Valley Star Crisis Walk-In Center (CWIC) is voluntary and offered on a 24/7 basis in an unlocked setting with a stay of up to 23 hours.

Population Served: All age groups – children, adolescents, adults, and older adults – who need immediate access to crisis mental health services.

Facility & Setting: The Valley Star Crisis Walk-In Center (CWIC) is voluntary and offered on a 24/7 basis in an unlocked setting.

Clinical Services: Rapid mental health assessment and crisis intervention, the center provides important services to those in need of immediate crisis intervention and stabilization.

Length of Stay: stay of up to 23 hours.

Skills & Transition: Individuals admitted into the crisis stabilization unit will be provided with support and services to ensure their safe transition to the next level of care or back to the community.

Learn More About SBHG

Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/

For Additional Information: [e-mail]

About Us

Join an organization dedicated to improving lives and supporting those facing mental health and behavioral challenges. At Stars Behavioral Health Group, we are seeking passionate professionals ready to make a lasting, positive impact on children, youth, families, and adults across California. As a leading statewide provider, SBHG brings together over 2,000 professionals across 70+ specialized programs and 60+ locations, delivering compassionate care to more than 40,000 individuals each year.

We are committed to diversity as we believe exceptional care begins with a diverse team. SBHG is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that celebrates LGBTQ+, cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity across every level of our organization.