Clinical Social Work Services

Provided by an Accredited Clinical Social Worker (ACSW). Clinical Assessment, supervision and intervention of issues pertaining to medical and psychiatric Social Work. Supervision of the continuity of care issues of each client as they are admitted and upon discharge. Supervision of the establishment and the living environment assistance with adjustment to group living and developing appropriate social skills.

Continuity of Care

is maintained to ensure that medical and psychiatric care continues, to include going to appointments and administering of medications (when a client is completely unable to do so themselves and assisting them until they can).

Department of Social Services and Social Security

assistance in making appropriate appointments to ensure that the process is completed.

Developmental Skills

Many of the services provided are done so by creating a milieu that challenges each individual to adapt to a social environment with expectations that ensure safety, a sense of harmony and over-all functionality. The developmental ability to reintegrate into the larger society is increased by such social skills as anger management and abstinence from substance abuse. Residents are forbidden from bringing alcohol or illegal substances on property and all forms of verbal or physical assaultive behavior are not tolerated. Instead, developing the ability to bring up concerns with the intent of finding a mutual resolution and agreement are encouraged. The ability to work as a member of a team, both small and large improve various activities requiring teamwork.

Employment opportunities

Residents are offered career and work development programs provided by the County. In Morro Bay, there are plenty of jobs available that require limited job skills. West Coast Housing has developed a number of relationships with companies in the area that make an effort to assist those seeking employment.

A simulation of a work environment is created that requires the voluntary vocational application of skills on part of those who are residents. Food preparation, dishwashing, cleaning and sanitation are all supervised by an experienced and certified cook. Minor repairs and maintenance are supervised by skilled craftsmen. Grounds keeping and janitorial duties are monitored closely.

Education

Clients are encouraged to attend academic and vocational training such as at the local Junior College

Community Outreach

Food boxes are provided to the community as they call in and request them; we get a number of calls per week and so far have not had to turn any person or family down due to a lack of inventory.

Residents are encouraged to get involve in community outreach, when there is a special event either on the premises or out in the community that requires the use of volunteers.