Personal Instructor

Overview

Turning Point Community Programs is seeking a Permenant Housing Instructor for our Transistional Support Services (TSS-Chico) program in Chico, CA
. Turning Point Community Programs (TPCP) provides integrated, cost-effective mental health services, employment and housing for adults, children and their families that promote recovery, independence and self-sufficiency. We are committed to innovative and high quality services that assist adults and children with psychiatric, emotional and/or developmental disabilities in achieving their goals. Turning Point Community Programs (TPCP) has offered a path to mental health and recovery since 1976.

We help people in our community every single day - creating a better space for all types of people in need. Join our mission of offering hope, respect and support to our clients on their journey to mental health and wellness.

Under the guidance of the coverage supervisor, this position is responsible for teaching and assisting clients, who are dually diagnosed with mental health diagnosis and developmental disability.

This is an at-will direct service position within a program. The position is responsible for assisting and advocating for our members in meeting their expressed goals while living in the community. Staff will provide instruction to clients in the skills necessary to live independently in their home and support the client in learning advocacy skills.

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that could be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Assists assigned clients to identify and progress toward achievement of client chosen goals.
• Supports clients with developing practical housing skills and positive relationships with peers, housemates, neighbors and landlords; and cultivating strong relationships/networks with landlords, other housing service providers and employment resources
• Provides consultation and assistance to landlords, property owners and employers
• Empowers clients in meeting their goals including supporting opportunities for clients to make informed decisions regarding their needs.
• Instruct client in performance of various independent living skills; EG: housekeeping, laundry, food preparation, hygiene, yard work, nutrition, budgeting, and safety.
• Instruct client in learning how to access emergency services, mail and phone services.
• Encourages clients to participate in the development and implementation of activities in the community.
• Completes intake process with new admissions.
• Occasionally carries a small caseload.
• Responsible for rotational after-hours on-call duty.
• Attends to the health, safety, and wellbeing of clients.
• Provide on-the-spot counseling or crisis intervention as needed.
• Completes paperwork as assigned in a timely manner.
• Provides prompt intervention in the event of a crisis both to stop the crisis and to notify, when indicated, persons and agencies necessary for the resolution of the crisis situation.
• Completes paperwork as assigned in a timely manner.

Sunday and Thursdays 4:00 pm - 12:00 am + on call responsibilities

$19.00 - $20.16 per hour + Sign On Bonus

Interested? Join us at our open interviews on Wednesdays from 2-4PM, located at 10850 Gold Center Drive, Suite 325, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

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