Social Services Specialist

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position:

Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization

Social Services Specialist - Posting #25991

Hourly Rate: $26.90

Position Summary:

Sea Mar Behavioral Health's diverse and quickly expanding program is seeking a Full-time Social Services Specialist for its Mount Vernon, WA location.

The Social Services Specialist works autonomously and collectively as an empowered staff member of Sea Mar’s Behavioral Health program.  Participates in the design, implementation, and ongoing delivery of services.  This position is responsible for their own caseload, for providing the mental health team with consultations regarding housing resources, and for designing and implementing housing support interventions for the mental health team clients and/or referring them to established community providers.  This is only a summary of the job description. Other duties will be outlined within the formal job description.

Qualifications:

• This position requires a Counselor Certification (Washington State) with a Bachelors or Master’s degree in Social Work or Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, Counseling or Educational Psychology with internship or practicum experience with direct counseling services to clients.
• May also lead support groups and work with team doing outreach in the community.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish strongly preferred

What We offer:

Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription coverage
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays.

We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment. 

How to Apply:

To apply for this position complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY NOW. If you have any questions regarding the position, email email Lucia Cantu, MSS Supervisor, at [email protected].

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted 01/11/2024

External candidates are considered after 01/16/2024

Reposted on 9/16/2024

This position is represented by Office and Professionals Employees International Union (OPEIU)

Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org. You may also apply through our Career page at https://www.seamar.org/jobs-general.html