Health and Outreach Advocate

Response Team-Outreach Advocate On-Call - Circle Program Pacoima 2, 12510 Van Nuys Boulevard, Suite 201, Pacoima, California, United States of America
Sycamores is a contracted provider with The City of Los Angeles, Mayor's Office of Community Safety, to operate the CIRCLE program, which stands for Crisis and Incident Response through Community-led Engagement, throughout the San Fernando Valley. This is a 24/7 unarmed response program that deploys trained teams to address non-urgent LAPD calls related to unhoused individuals.
CIRCLE aims to create positive outcomes for unhoused individuals through rapport-building and connections to services and provide LAPD officers with more time to focus on traditional law enforcement efforts. For consumers that are evaluated to need more intensive and immediate support, CIRCLE is integrated with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH) network of Field Intervention Teams (FIT), which is the County’s behavioral health crisis responder system served by Mobile Crisis Outreach Teams (MCOT) and Psychiatric Mobile Response Teams (PMRT), who can provide an in person assessment to determine if psychiatric hospitalization is necessary.
The CIRCLE Response Team Outreach Advocate is partnered with a Response Team Supervisor, who jointly will provide outreach and engagement to persons in need within the San Fernando Valley. The “team” will additionally respond to referrals from three Los Angeles Police Departments (Van Nuys, Mission, and Foothill) and will utilize the agency vehicle to respond to a community member in need. The Response Team Outreach Advocate is also responsible for providing stabilization interventions, advocating for client voice and choice, self-determination, and decision-making in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of treatment, rehabilitation, and support services. The Response Team Outreach Advocate will provide on-scene consultation to consumers regarding community resources, crisis intervention, and available community services i.e., housing, mental health services, medical treatment, and substance abuse services.
33.80 - $34per hour (starting pay will be based on previous work experience and educational background.)
Shift Hours: We are seeking availability for full program coverage during our core operating hours. Candidates must be available Monday through Friday, from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent degree.
At least one year of job-related experience conducting street outreach to persons experiencing homelessness and preferably has previous lived experience in homelessness, substance abuse, or criminal justice involvement.
Agree, in writing, to adhere to the Code of Ethics.

BILINGUAL SPANISH FLUENCY REQUIRED

As this position requires the driving of company vehicles for crisis intervention, including the provision of urgent or emergency services, driving is an essential function of this position. Acceptable driving record as determined Agency policy.
Proof of auto insurance meeting minimum coverage requirements.
The ability to physically manage and/or de-escalate consumers/residents.
Frequent driving in the community with consumers.
Occasional/intermittent lifting and carrying objects/equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
Continuous use of near vision, hearing and verbal communication skills in handling telephone calls, interacting with customers and co-workers and performing job duties.
Requires physical presence in the office during shift.
Ability to practice physical intervention for safety of consumers according to training and policy.
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.
Pacoima 2, 12510 Van Nuys Boulevard, Suite 201, Pacoima, California, United States of America

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