Library Services Coordinator jobs in Antioch, CA

Abode Services values safety, wellness, and respect for each other and for those who we serve. Because of this commitment Abode Services is mandating that all employees be vaccinated effective September 30, 2021.Everyone deserves a home.

Abode Services’ mission is to end homelessness – doing whatever it takes to help those who need it most.

Position Summary: The Service Coordinator is responsible for the provision of housing services to individuals who are homeless. The Services Coordinator provides a variety of services to increase housing stability including counseling, referral to financial/credit counseling, referral to legal services, and developing an individualized housing plan that includes a path to permanent housing stability, subsequent to financial assistance. This position is also responsible for service coordination to ensure that participants are connected to other necessary supportive services.

Abode's Benefits & Perks:

• $28.85 - $31.75 per hour
• 100% paid health, vision, and dental options
• 19 PTO days & 12 Holidays per year
• Voluntary benefits: FSA, EAP, Commuter Checks, Life Insurance, Legal, and more
• 3% retirement match/contribution 
• Professional Development Trainings and Opportunities, Leadership Academy Programs, and All Staff Events
• Dynamic, mission-driven culture and supportive leadership. We support you in supporting others

How You Make An Impact:

• Provision of comprehensive housing services to participants, which may include working directly with landlords
• Working closely with other social service partners referring and providing services to participants.
• Coordination of services for program participants to ensure that participants are receiving essential services to increase health and housing outcomes.
• Assist residents in retaining housing and maximizing their independence and self-sufficiency by providing linkages to appropriate community services such as crisis intervention, rehab, income support and benefits acquisition, employment assistance, primary physical and mental health, substance recovery and family involvement.
• Provide referrals for further assessment/treatment services for any areas of concern, such as developmental, learning disabilities, behavioral/healthcare needs, school readiness and exposure to drug, alcohol abuse and family violence within the household.
• Create and maintain an Individual service plan and needs assessment for each household.
• Meet with the household in person, either in the community or within the home as frequently as needed.
• Attend program meetings with internal and external partners to coordinate services and ensure quality services.
• Maintain client files, including all necessary documentation.
• Communicate closely and frequently with all members of the team to improve systems, solve problems, share resources,
  and coordinate work.
• Must be able to document services in a timely manner, using BIRP format.
• Attend staff meetings and other agency functions as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

How You Meet Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Human Services, Social Work, Sociology, or related field or equivalent field experience.
• 2 years case management experience providing services to homeless or low-income individuals and/or families.
• Driving and transportation of participants when required.
• Use of personal vehicle and proof of valid California Driver's License and current auto insurance, along with a clean DMV record, is required.
• Flexible schedule to work evening and weekend hours as needed.

Abode Services is a CARF accredited organization that is committed to diversity and equity. We believe that we make better decisions and provide quality services when our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. People of color make up nearly 70% of our workforce and we strive to recruit and retain employees from all backgrounds.