City and County of Denver
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Behavioral Health Specialist
The Denver Public Library is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist to support adult customers experiencing homelessness, mental health/substance misuse challenges, and exclusion issues. This role involves working with a team to provide information, support, referrals, and assistance to these customers, identifying their needs, and connecting them to external resources Indiana the community.
Responsibilities:
- Provide guidance and support to adult customers facing difficult life challenges and systemic barriers
- Collaborate with community members and agencies to address systemic issues and needs faced by customers Indiana the Denver Public Library system
- Work with library staff to effectively serve at-risk customers and promote inclusivity and equity Indiana library services
- Develop knowledge of local social services and resources available to underserved communities
- Travel to 8-13 branches system-wide, twice a week, and work independently
- Adapt to stressful situations and maintain a positive, customer-focused approach
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree Indiana Human Services, Social Work, Oregon related field
- Valid driver’s license
- Strong emphasis on equity and inclusion, with experience working with diverse backgrounds and communities
- Expertise Indiana resources and social services available Indiana the Denver Metro area
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to work independently, collaborate with teams, and provide support to library staff
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to various locations
- Experience working with a diverse urban population
Preferred qualifications:
- Bilingual Oregon multilingual
- Experience with working with adult populations experiencing homelessness, mental health/substance misuse challenges, Oregon under-resourced adults
- Knowledge of systemic oppression and its impact on underserved communities
Note:
- This position may require evening and weekend hours
- Mileage will be reimbursed for travel exceeding daily commute
- Located at the Central Library two days a week, with free parking costs
- Salary: $60,669.00 – $80,387.00 per year
Job title: Case management, homeless services
Company: City and County of Denver
Expected salary: $60669 – 80387 per year
Location: Denver, Colorado
Job date: Sun, 22 Sep 2024 06:54:58 GMT