Mental Health Facilitator

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Union Rescue Mission (URM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. We are dedicated to serving men, women, and children experiencing homelessness and providing comprehensive emergency and long-term services to help them escape the dangerous streets of Skid Row. Established in 1891, URM is now one of the largest rescue missions of its kind in the United States and the oldest in Los Angeles. Join us at Union Rescue Mission as we bring hope and share the compassion of Christ to those devastated by homelessness.

MENTAL HEALTH FACILITATOR POSITION SUMMARY:

The Mental Health Facilitator will safeguard and promote the welfare of our higher barrier guests, single men, women, and families. Work involves assessments, interventions, behavioral modification, and case management.

MENTAL HEALTH FACILITATOR CORE WORK PRINCIPLE:

Colossians 3:23 is the foundation of URM’s standard for employment, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as though you were working for the Lord and not for people.” The goal for each employee is to enrich and sustain a humble heart attitude; to enrich and sustain a mindset of serving others, treating them with kindness and truth; and to enrich and sustain a zealous desire for achieving work objectives without any ulterior motives or agendas.

MENTAL HEALTH FACILITATOR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in resolving conflict between guests, as needed.
• Assist with clinical assessments.
• Assist with small group sessions.
• Work alongside Associate Clinical Social Worker with crisis intervention and decision making.
• Mental health Liaison for all URM departments, including our Christian Life Discipleship Program (CLDP).
• Maintain appropriate documentation, and case notes to aid Case Management team, as needed.
• Conduct other tasks and projects assigned by the Associate Clinical Social Worker.
• Commitment to URM mission, vision, and core values.
• Encourage guests in their faith and growth in Jesus Christ.

MENTAL HEALTH FACILITATOR PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Able to participate in activities related to event decoration, set up and tear down.
• Able to lift at least 30lbs.

MENTAL HEALTH FACILITATOR WORK ENVIRONMENT:

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

• The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated.
• Noise levels are considered low to moderate.

MENTAL HEALTH FACILITATOR EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND LICENSURES:

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, Social Work, or Sociology.

• Training and/or certification on de-escalation.
• A minimum of two years' experience working with or serving homeless individuals, preferred.
• Minimum of 2-4 years’ experience working with people experiencing challenging life circumstances.
• Must have a current CA Driver License with the ability to be added to the company’s vehicle policy.

MENTAL HEALTH FACILITATOR KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of and ability to apply mental health principles.
• Knowledge of human development and mental health treatment for men, women, and children.
• Ability to provide comprehensive case management and crisis intervention techniques and protocols.
• Knowledge of child, elder abuse, domestic violence, reporting requirements, and other legal and ethical guidelines regulating social work practice, i.e.: Duty to Warn and patient confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Must have intermediate to advanced level working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and be internet savvy.
• Flexible schedule: willing to work on weekends and evenings, as needed.
• Must possess excellent people and customer service skill. 

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