Housing Specialist - Transitional Living Program

Oakland, 851 North Oakland Avenue, Pasadena, California, United States of America Req #11493
Friday, September 27, 2024

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.

The role of the Housing Specialist is to work cooperatively within the TAY program to increase housing access, alternatives, referrals and resources for young adults, adults, and families. In this role, the Housing Specialist may also meet with management of the department to identify areas of concern and strategies to increase collaborative, integrated planning within the program.

 

Starting Pay Range:

$21 - $24 per hour (starting pay will be based on previous work experience and educational background.)

 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

• Minimum two years of experience providing and documenting mental health services.

• Valid California Driver License and a driving record acceptable to the Agency’s insurance carrier.

 

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.

Due to the direct contact, we have with vulnerable populations, services we perform in the community, relevant CDPH orders, and CDC guidance, Sycamores mandates COVID-19 vaccinations. Accordingly, employees are required to (i) have a COVID- 19 vaccine and their booster shot if booster eligible which is authorized for emergency use by the US Food and Drug Administration or the World Health Organization by the first day of work OR (ii) obtain a reasonable accommodation due to a disability or sincerely held religious belief. To request an accommodation, please notify Sheila Domingue at Shdomingue@sycamores.org. All offers of employment are conditioned on satisfying one of above. No inquiries of vaccination status will be made until after a conditional offer of employment has been extended. Sycamores prohibits discrimination on the basis of a protected characteristic, including disability, perceived disability, or religion. Sycamores will not retaliate against any employee or candidate for requesting a reasonable accommodation pursuant to this policy.

Other details

  • Job Family Operations Support Staff
  • Pay Type Hourly
  • Travel Required Yes
  • Required Education High School
Location on Google Maps
  • Oakland, 851 North Oakland Avenue, Pasadena, California, United States of America