Christ-Centered Ministries (CCM) is a non-profit organization whose vision is to see positive change in our community by helping individuals develop rehabilitative lifestyles, rebuild family relationships, and develop life skills that will aid them in their pursuit of becoming productive citizens.
CCM is currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated people to support their transitional housing projects which ultimately help fight the homeless problem in today's society. Here's one of the positions for which we have openings:
The Healthcare Outreach Specialist / License Vocational Nurse (LVN) will work within a Street-based Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) to engage, assess, and develop permanent housing plans with individuals experiencing homelessness, utilizing best practices to provide intensive case management services and crisis intervention. Healthcare Outreach Specialist / License Vocational Nurse (LVN) will collaborate with various community-based organizations to ensure appropriate service connections are obtained and provide follow-up referral, service tracking to individuals experiencing homeless living on the streets. (More information available in job description)
Education / Certifications:
- Current California Vocational Nurse or Registered Nurse Licensing
- Associate’s degree or higher; graduate of a fully accredited school of nursing.
- Experience and general knowledge of working with individuals who may be mentally ill, HIV positive, and/or have chemical dependency issues is highly desired.
- Experience working with under-served communities, especially homelessness is preferred.
- Knowledgeable, experienced, and committed to housing and homeless issues is essential.
- Knowledge of crisis intervention, Part-R, CPR and First Aid.
- Must be proficient in the following computer applications: Microsoft Word and Excel;
- Must have a valid CA driver license, have reliable transportation and a good driving record;
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) highly desirable.
Personal Attributes:
- Strong leadership and outreach skills;
- Strong relationship building skills necessary;
- Able to work within a dynamic environment serving the homeless community;
- Able to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure to timely client flow;
- Consistently contribute to Christ-Centered Ministries / Restoration Reentry Residence program developments and produce high-quality results on time;
- Team player who enjoys a fast-paced environment and operates effectively at all levels;
- Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously and cope effectively with ambiguity;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to present persuasively.
Christ-Centered Ministries (CCM) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $64,480.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Addiction Medicine
- Cardiology
- Critical & Intensive Care
- Home Health
- Medical-Surgical
- Pain Medicine
- Primary Care
- Urgent Care
- Wound Care
Standard shift:
Supplemental schedule:
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Education:
Experience:
- Homelessness: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: On the road