Problem-Solving Specialist - SD1 Grant

Job Summary

Sycamores provides a spectrum of equitable mental health services through various programs to multicultural populations of all acuities. Although it serves a variety of consumers, the agency focuses primarily on providing care to low-income, high at-risk youth.

Responsibilities

• Provides short-term, housing-focused engagement with individuals and households experiencing or at risk of homelessness, consistent with funder prevention, diversion, and housing stabilization standards.
• Supports consumers in identifying safe, immediate, and practical housing solutions to resolve a housing crisis.
• Explores natural support, informal housing options, and short-term stabilization strategies such as maintaining current housing, staying with family or friends, reunification when appropriate, or other safe and realistic pathways to housing stability through guided Problem-Solving conversations.
• May provide services through co-location and partnership models with colleges and universities, access centers, prevention programs, interim housing programs, community-based organizations, or other collaborative initiatives.
• May vary based on program design, population served, and funding requirements while remaining grounded in housing-focused, strengths-based Problem-Solving practices.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ experience working with individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field preferred.
• Ability to navigate electronic records systems for documentation.
• Understanding of homeless services systems, including Coordinated Entry System (CES).
• Experience in housing-focused case management, navigation, Problem-Solving, or similar support roles preferred; transferable skills from related fields will be considered.
• Maintains all required licenses and certifications.

Starting Pay Range

Starting Pay Range: $23- $26 per hour (starting pay will be based on previous work experience and educational background.)

Job Qualifications

• Personal, reliable vehicle for travel to various locations.
• Valid California driver’s license.
• Acceptable driving record as determined Agency policy.
• Proof of auto insurance meeting minimum coverage requirements.