$17.50/hr
Community Resources for Independent Living (CRIL)
Livermore, CA
$17.50/hr
Community Resources for Independent Living
Mobility Travel Trainer -- Tri-Valley (Livermore)
(Full Time, Non-Exempt, benefited)
Salary: $17.50/hour
Send resume and cover letter with Subject: Mobility Travel Trainer -- Tri Valley (Livermore)
Mission: CRIL advocates and provides resources for people with disabilities to improve lives and make communities fully accessible.
Supervised by: Program Director
Positions Supervised: None
Location: Livermore
Description: Mobility Travel Trainer is a full time position. Applicant must be an avid, independent transit user of the East Bay transit system. This position is teaching people with disabilities to travel independently on public transportation. Must be able to assess needs and develop a travel plan and teach individual to ride transportation. Evaluate, prepare and maintain mandatory progress notes on assigned trainee.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Required Education and Experience
Qualification Requirements
CRIL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Qualified applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
www.crilhayward.org
$18-22/hr
Kahlon Family Services
San Francisco, CA
$18-22/hr
We are looking for a support professional to help in a school setting with a 4-year-old. The hours are from 9 AM to 12 PM. You will be working in a warm supportive elementary school along with a behavioral team with Kahlon Family Services, LLC.
What is the purpose of a support professional/ social coach?
A 'support professional/ social coach ' is a Behavior Specialist who is directly responsible for being the personal assistant to one child in a classroom, while interacting with and assisting the rest of the children as much as possible. The support professional's purpose is to bridge the gap between a "special needs" child's dependence and independence. Independence is always the goal. (Think: Do with, not for.)
What does a support professional do?
Every Social Coach situation is different. This little boy needs help making friends and facilitate a social interactions with his peers. The Social Coaches role is to meet the needs of the child, in a way that doesn't embarrass the child in any way. Great sensitivity is needed to protect the child from drawing any more attention to him/herself.
**Requirements**
2 years of experience working with children with behavioral issues.
Great communication skills
Ability to multi-task while tracking data
Able to train others and works well with others
Facilitate in social skills groups
Candidates MUST have a Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Education and/or Related Field.
$17.86/hr
Lutheran Social Services of Northern California
San Francisco, CA
$17.86/hr
Job Title: Program Associate
Location: San Francisco
Classification: Non-Exempt Regular Full-time with Benefits: Medical, Dental, Retirement, etc…
Reports to: Office Manager
Hourly Wage: $17.86 Hour – 37.5 hour workweek
AGENCY OVERVIEW: LSS of Northern California is a Non-Profit agency providing services in supportive housing and money management. LSS responds when people are vulnerable because of homelessness, mental illness, drug addiction or disaster. Providing support services and compassionate guidance, we help individuals and families to stabilize their lives and become self-sufficient.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:The Program Associate is our lobby reception position and the first person to meet the general public and clients when they come into contact with LSS of Northern California. The impression created by this position is very important; it strongly influences how people feel about the agency. This position requires a person who is able to work with a large number of people and manage multiple tasks at the same time while maintaining a customer service approach. This is an excellent opportunity for an introduction into social services.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable and legal accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
DUTIES:
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude or limit the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment for this classification.
CLIENT SERVICES:
PROGRAM SUPPORT:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to hold objects, writing instruments, or files; and talk, hear and smell. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to see, review and share the organizations bills, payments, financial statements, and physical accounting files with other accounting staff; the incumbent will also have access to the organization’s banking and other highly confidential financial information. Because of this, the incumbent must have the ability to perform the job at the location of the organization’s accounting staff.
The employee may be required to travel to locations within the regional areas of LSS. This may require standing in lines and while traveling the employee may be exposed to vibration while driving a car. While performing the duties of the job, the employee may occasionally travel outside in varied weather conditions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Lutheran Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
$20.21/hr
Lutheran Social Services of Northern California
San Francisco, CA
$20.21/hr
Job Title: Caseworker – Money Management
Program: Money Management
Classification: Full Time Non-Exempt with Benefits
Reports to: Program Manager – Money Management Services
Annual Salary: $20.21 per hour; 37.5 hour work week
AGENCY OVERVIEW: Lutheran Social Services of Northern California is a Non-Profit agency providing services in supportive housing and money management. Lutheran Social Services responds when people are vulnerable because of homelessness, mental illness, drug addiction or disaster. Providing support services and compassionate guidance, we help individuals and families to stabilize their lives and become self-sufficient.
MISSION STATEMENT: To promote stability and honor the dignity of those we serve by providing supportive housing services that lead to self-sufficiency.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: Provide money management services for chronically homeless adults with special needs who are living in supportive housing.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
· Maintain a strength-based perspective.
· Provide services to a diverse population.
· Treat others with respect and courtesy, striving for open and honest working relationships.
· Maintain high ethical standards when dealing with others.
· Demonstrate good judgment and common sense.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
REQUIRED:
· BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience
· Ability to work collaboratively with other providers of human services
· Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, budgets and financial transaction records
· Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
· Ability to collaborate on reporting to funding sources
· Ability to effectively present information to clients and/or their representatives
· Willingness to travel to locations outside of San Francisco for staff meetings and trainings
· Ability to work closely with other staff members as a team-player
DESIRABLE:
· Experience working with chronically homeless adults with special needs, which include mental - health diagnoses, substance use, and/or HIV.
· Knowledge of resources for chronically homeless adults with special needs.
· Knowledge of income benefits: RSDI, SSI, VA, and CAAP.
· Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude or limit the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment for this classification.
· Schedule and complete intakes.
· Construct and implement client’s budget; adapt budget with client as needed.
· Process check runs for rent payments, utilities and other expenses. Distribute client funds, monthly, weekly or sometimes daily.
· Planning, referrals, crisis intervention, and other reasonable services requested by the client.
· Provide money management education to clients.
· Keep clients' Financial Management records current and complete.
· Maintain other record keeping as designated by the Program Manager.
· Understand and consistently implement the policies and procedures of program, income sources, and LSS.
· Monitor client compliance with the policies and procedures of program, income sources, and LSS.
· Fulfill contract objectives.
· Work collaboratively with the housing sites’ property management and support services on behalf of the client.
· Engage in professional development / training.
· Understand and follow LSS personnel policies and procedures.
· Perform other temporary duties as assigned by the Program Manager.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and operate a computer for extended periods of time. The employee frequently is required to use hands to hold objects, writing instruments, or files; and talk, hear and smell. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to see, review and share the organizations bills, payments, financial statements, and physical accounting files with other accounting staff; the incumbent will also have access to the organization’s banking and other highly confidential financial information. Because of this, the incumbent must have the ability to perform the job at the location of the organization’s accounting staff.
The employee may be required to travel to locations within the regional areas of LSS. This may require standing in lines and while traveling the employee may be exposed to vibration while driving a car. While performing the duties of the job, the employee may occasionally travel outside in varied weather conditions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.”
Lutheran Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
$20/hr
Las Trampas Inc
Lafayette, CA
$20/hr
Under the direction and guidance of the Specialized Administrator/House Manager, the Behavior Support Professional is responsible for ensuring support is provided to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with significant behavioral barriers in a specialized residential facility. The Behavior Support Professional is responsible for working closely with contracted behaviorists, psychiatrists, nurses, and other members of the consultant team to ensure quality care and positive behavioral support and outcomes to the residents served. The Behavior Support Professional shall ensure implementation of skill-based training based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis and Positive Behavior Supports to teach individuals how to deal with issues that may result in behavioral episodes as outlined in the residents’ Individual Service Plans (ISPs) and behavior plans. Such training shall take place in both the home and in various community settings. The ability to assess and effectively identify and address behaviors exhibited by residents in an ethical and safe manner is crucial to this position.
The Behavior Support Professional is also responsible for maintaining a healthy, safe, comfortable, attractive, and clean home for the residents and to support them in a dignified and respectful manner.
Due to the extent of physical behaviors exhibited by residents, the Behavior Support Professional understands the inherent risk of personal injury. Therefore, it is highly important for the BSP to adhere to all safety and preventative measures and training.
Qualifications
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Physical Requirements
With or without reasonable accommodation, the physical and mental requirement of this job may include, but are not limited to, the following:
$64k-70k/yr
Parisi House on the Hill
San Jose, CA
$64k-70k/yr
Clinical Supervisor
The mission of Parisi House on the Hill is to end the cycle of drug and alcohol dependence of our clients, all of whom are mothers. We are Santa Clara County’s first mother-and-child residential alcohol and drug treatment facility, allowing mothers to focus on their six-month treatment program without the emotional distress caused when separated from their children. We provide living facilities for 20 mothers and 22 children who have made the choice to end the cycle of substance abuse.
Parisi House on the Hill has an immediate need for a full-time Clinical Supervisor, reporting to the Program Director. The Clinical Supervisor is critical to our ability to continue to deliver our evidence-based programs that address the needs of recovery while valuing the unification of mothers and their children. This position provides comprehensive clinical oversight, training, and support to staff providing residential level of care Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment services to women with children. The Clinical Supervisor ensures clinical staff provide services in accordance with all applicable County, State, and Federal regulations and statutes, using evidence based practices whenever possible.
The Clinical Supervisor provides daily supervision to our team of up to 6 counselors, 6 Child Development employees, and other coordinators and interns. This includes hiring, goal setting, professional development and performance management. This role is responsible for compliance by monitoring charting and documentation for accuracy and completeness, reviewing data entry into Welligent EHR system and for completing required reports to external agencies.
This position requires a Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LMFT, LCSW) with at least 2 years clinical supervisor experience in substance abuse treatment and 2+ years experience managing staff. We require experience working with women and children who are affected by SUD. Experience in a residential treatment facility is a plus. The selected candidate must have knowledge of all relevant federal, state and county guidelines, and be proficient in Drug Medi-Cal documentation requirements. We require written and verbal communication skills to present information in one-on-one and small group situations and to prepare business correspondence. Bilingual in English and Spanish, Vietnamese, Mandarin or Tagalog is a plus. This position uses common software programs such as MS Outlook.
The person we choose will have reliable transportation to offsite meetings and must pass required background screening.
Our average salary range for this position is $64,000 - $70,000 per year.
We offer a comprehensive benefits program including Kaiser, dental, vision, and life insurance. We have a 401(k) plan with company matching funds, 12 holidays and 3 weeks of PTO to start. We are located in a lovely, semi-rural setting, away from the bustle of the rest of Silicon Valley.
If you are a dedicated clinical professional looking for an opportunity to make an impact, this may be the role for you. If you have a passion for helping others, particularly women in recovery, we want to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $64,000.00 to $70,000.00 /year
Please send your resume to info@parisihoth.org.
StarVista
San Mateo, CA
Job title: Bilingual (Spanish) Mental Health Clinical Intern (MUST be enrolled in a master’s program in SW, MFT or PsyD)
Program/Department: Healthy Homes Program
Status / Salary: Part-Time 18-20 hours/week. This is a PAID internship DOE, mileage reimbursement.
Program Description:
Our Early Childhood and Family Services programs endeavor to foster healthy emotional, cognitive, and social development for children birth through age five and their families throughout San Mateo County. The Early Childhood Mental Health Intern will provide home-based services to a culturally diverse client population of pregnant women and families with young children facing multiple risk factors, including family violence, substance abuse, immigration challenges, language barriers, and poverty, among others.
Under the direction of the Healthy Homes Program Associate Coordinator, the Early Childhood Mental Health Clinician in Training would begin the third week in August or TBD by supervisor. It is required that all trainees attend weekly in-service didactic training seminars, on Tuesday mornings throughout the training year as well as weekly group supervision. Evening availability may also be required.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
I. Training Program
· Actively participates in a comprehensive training program that includes didactic, individual supervision, group supervision, administrative weekly meetings and involvement.
· Reads, studies and applies materials presented in the didactic seminar and other in-program trainings.
· Assesses and diagnoses infants/children (& mothers/primary caregivers when working with families), develops and implements treatment plans, maintains timely progress notes for each case.
· Collaborates with Family Partners and other providers within the agency and the community to provide case management, advocacy and referrals based on the needs of each family.
· Collaborates with team members to implement outreach efforts aimed at engaging families and building relationships with community partners.
II. Position requirements
Masters level degree in-progress in social work, counseling or Marriage Family Therapy
Bilingual, bicultural Spanish Speaking.
This position is a field position, and applicants must be comfortable and willing to drive to various points throughout San Mateo County. Must have a valid CA driver’s license, and their own car with valid auto insurance.
Willingness to engage in self-reflection and participate fully in reflective supervision.
***
StarVista is a private non-profit agency in San Mateo County that provides a wide array of free and low-cost services to help children, teens and adults who are dealing with substance abuse, domestic violence, mental health, relationship and communication issues. More information about the agencies and its programs can be found at www.star-vista.org.
Key words: early childhood mental health, intern, internship, paid, non-profit, San Mateo, Spanish, bilingual
Job Type: Part-time
Education:
Master's (Required)
Language:
Bilingual Spanish/English (Preferred)
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
$90k-100k/yr
Lutheran Social Services of Northern California
Concord, CA
$90k-100k/yr
Job Title: ACCOUNTING MANAGER
Program: Finance Department
Classification: Exempt
Reports to: CFO
AGENCY OVERVIEW: Lutheran Social Services of Northern California is a Non-Profit agency providing services in supportive housing.
MISSION STATEMENT: LSS of Northern California's mission is to promote stability and honor the dignity of those we serve by providing supportive housing services that lead to self-sufficiency.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Accounting Manager will be responsible for oversight of all finance, accounting and reporting activities.
The Accounting Manager will lead all day to day finance operations, including functional responsibility over all accounting functions including grants administration. He or she will insure that Lutheran Social Services of Northern California has the systems and procedures in place to support effective program implementation and conduct flawless audits.
Responsibilities:
Finance and Accounting Leadership
Team Leadership
Qualifications
This is an extraordinary opportunity for a mature leader with seven to ten years of accounting and finance experience, ideally beginning in accounting and audit, followed by experience gathering, evaluating, presenting and reporting financial information to executive teams and external stakeholders. S/he will ideally have experience in a complex nonprofit that has multiple programs. Other qualifications include:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to hold objects, writing instruments, or files; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to see, review and share the organizations bills, payments, financial statements, and physical accounting files with other accounting staff; the incumbent will also have access to the organization’s banking and other highly confidential financial information. Because of this, the incumbent must have the ability to perform the job at the location of the organization’s accounting staff.
The employee may be required to travel to locations within the regional areas of LSS. This may require standing in lines and while traveling the employee may be exposed to vibration while driving a car. While performing the duties of the job, the employee may occasionally travel outside in varied weather conditions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Lutheran Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer
$23.41-25.45/hr
La Casa de las Madres
San Francisco, CA
$23.41-25.45/hr
Position: Case Manager – CalWORKs Program
Bilingual: English and Spanish or English and Cantonese Required
Classification: Non-exempt
Work Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week, may require evening, night and/or weekends)
Agency Overview: La Casa de las Madres (La Casa) is a nonprofit provider of service for battered women and their children. Founded in 1976, La Casa is San Francisco’s oldest domestic violence program, providing comprehensive supportive services through an Emergency Shelter, 2-24 hour hotlines, non-residential Community Programs, and Community Education and Outreach Programs serving over 20,000 women, teens and children survivors of domestic violence each year.
Position Summary: The Case Manager – CalWORKs Program, under the direct supervision of the Community Programs Manager or her/his designee, will work on-site at the City and County of San Francisco’s Human Services Agency (HSA) office to increase safety for domestic violence survivors applying for or receiving CalWORKs welfare-to work plan services. The Case Manager will also work to increase the capacity of the San Francisco Department of Human Services (DHS) staff to respond to domestic violence, and increase the capacity of other community agencies providing services to CalWORKs clients. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
General Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications:
Required Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies in executing the essential functions of this position.
Compensation & Other Information: $23.41 to $25.45 per hour- DOE. The Case Manager position is full-time (40 hours per week), that will require some evening & weekend hours.
Benefits: Option between two Kaiser health plans, vision, dental, life insurance, long term disability, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, health savings account, employee funded 403(b) retirement plan with employer match option, 12 paid holidays, 2 additional paid days off for employee’s birthday and work anniversary, and generous vacation plan (1.0 FTE tiered: 2.4 weeks in first year- up to 4.8 weeks at 4 years of service).
To Apply:Send resume with cover letter in PDF format to: hr@lacasa.org, or mail your cover letter and resume to: La Casa de las Madres - CM, 1663 Mission Street, Suite 225, San Francisco, CA 94103, Fax: (415)503-0301
Felton Institute FSA
San Francisco, CA
AGENCY OVERVIEW
In 1889, the Felton Institute | Family Service Agency of San Francisco is the oldest non-profit social-services provider in the bay area. Our mission is to strengthen families by providing caring, effective, and innovative social services, with special emphasis on the needs of low-income families, children, and the elderly and individuals with disabilities, thus improving the quality of life for all San Franciscans.
FOCUS OF POSITION:
The Early Intervention Supervisor responsibilities include, but is not limited to, the following: Ensure coordination of EI services for GGRC and MOLERA funded children and those under CDE funding who may be at risk for developmental delays. Monitor and ensure contractual compliance, manage supervisees’ client schedules to ensure appropriate service delivery and case load to meet or exceed service delivery requirements, efficient EI program implementation and delivery of high-quality services in child’s natural environment. Train, coach and develop EI team and provide consultation to classroom staff, team and strength-based model of service provision that reflect the cultural, linguistic and ethnic composition of families served, community awareness of Felton Early Care and Education Early Intervention Services. Coordination requires oversight of all therapeutic/ medical and on site clinical services/documentation, follow- up on referrals, minimizing any duplication, and maintaining a service agency resource base for referrals.
Provide onsite training, supervision, guidance, mentoring and performance evaluation for all EI Team Members. In collaboration with the EI Director, he/ she is responsible for outreach, recruitment and intake/enrollment of clients with special needs. The EIS is the liaison with other service providers and participates with in-service coordination activities with the SF Unified School District, GGRC, Help Me Grow and all other collaborating agencies.
This position supports Early Intervention services at two sites, Family Developmental Center and Sojourner Truth Center. The EIS must be willing and able to travel between both service locations.
OUTREACH, RECRUITMENT
COORDINATION:·As needed conducts Parent Orientation and program tours related to Golden Gate Regional Center (GGRC) and St. Joseph Funded clients.
RECORD KEEPING, REPORT WRITING, DATA COLLECTION, STANDARDIZATION ANALYSIS
OBSERVATION, ASSESSMENT, EVALUATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF
IDENTIFIED DEVELOPMENTAL GOALS FOR CHILDREN
QUALITY ASSURANCE:
LIAISON WITH OTHER STAFF AND AGENCIES
QUALIFICATIONS
Masters degree in Special Education, Social Work, Child Development or related field plus 2 years experience OR Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Child Development, Special Education or related field plus 5 years experience working directly with children with special needs and their families using assessment, and other professional skills related to this position.
Must pass a Department of Justice fingerprint clearance and a Child Abuse Index, Health Screening and TB Test as required by licensing.
Knowledge of Initial Planning Process and the Individualized Family Service Plan
Principles and practices of referral, evaluation, intervention, ongoing assessment and transition for children and families from the early intervention program
Federal laws (IDEA Part C) governing early intervention and how those laws are implemented in California.
Best practices in early childhood assessment, interventions, and family support
Functional outcomes for children and families
Reflective Supervision, Relationship Based Practice, and the parallel process
Demonstrate quality organization, written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of and sensitivity to the cultural background of the children and families being served.
Commitment to social justice, empowerment of families and support for diversity.
Knowledge of the child development field as well as dynamics of low-income families.
Knowledge of San Francisco child care and family services communities preferred.
Must have demonstrated ability to create and maintain team effort in the implementation of all Felton Early Care and Education programs and projects.
Attention to detail and multitasking abilities
Must have demonstrated leadership skills and abilities.
Ability to work independently under broad supervision
Ability be a team player with a welcoming attitude and flexibility
Experience in conducting training groups.
Physical agility to lift and carry up to 20 pounds and to bend, stoop, walk and reach overhead, Physical agility to push/pull, squat, twist and turn
Candidates of color and/or who are bi-lingual in Spanish/English, Cantonese/English, encouraged to apply
Computer skills: Excel, Microsoft Word, other programs- REQUIRED
Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Exempt status.
7.5 hour work day, five days per week. Monday–Friday 8:00-4:00pm
Reports to and is evaluated by Early Intervention and Inclusion Director
Salary DOE + full benefits
Clinical Supervision hours are available if needed from an Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Alpha Family Services
Los Angeles, CA
ADOPTIVE AND FOSTER PARENTS NEEDED!!!! Make a Difference! Help a child in need!
Call to speak with our pending home coordinator: (951) 369-5282
"¡Hablamos Español! Atención Leah"
Cities within Los Angeles, Riverside (Inland Empire), San Bernardino, Orange Counties Welcome to Apply!
Join our Alpha Family and open your heart and home to a foster child in need. Our Alpha Family has been in business since 1987 and has developed an adoption program to promote permanency with our foster families.
Qualified Foster Parents will receive the following benefits:
• A tax free stipend of $1,000 to $2,609 per child, per month
• Homes can receive up to $7,892 a month with an added excellent rate as a bonus (ask how)
• Free in-depth training with experienced staff
• Free 24-hour emergency assistance
• Free weekly therapeutic in-home visits by Social Workers for on-going support
• Reimbursement for CPR/First Aid after certification
Foster Parent Qualifications
• Complete background checks will be conducted
• No Domestic Violence or Child Abuse in past history
• No DUI's prior to 7 years
• Need to be 21 years or older with reliable transportation
• Maximum of 2 children per bedroom, infant in Master bedroom ok and maximum of 6 children per home if space allows
Steps to Foster Parenting:
• Meet above qualifications
• Attend 4 hour Orientation -- paperwork
• Do fingerprinting, clearances
• Do three 8 hour classes on weekend (orientation by appointment M-F)
• Home Study
• On list for child placement
• Child in a loving, caring home
Weekly Orientation:
• Riverside : Every Friday 10:00-3:30 & Saturday (TBA please call for schedule)
• Victorville: (TBA please call for schedule)
• West Covina: (TBA please call for schedule)
Please contact our office to be placed on the list for orientation at 951-369-5282 Ext: 101
Please visit our website
"¡Hablamos Español! Atención Leah"
FFA Riverside License # 330600001
FFA West Covina License # 197805881
Adoptions Riverside License # 336424024
$19.50-21.00/hr
Buckelew Programs
Novato, CA
$19.50-21.00/hr
Work with a Great Team and Make a Difference in Others’ Lives!
Buckelew Programs helps people with mental health and addiction challenges lead healthier, more independent lives by providing treatment and support services tailored to their unique needs.
We currently have an opening for a part-time Employment Specialist to join our Buckelew Employment Services Program. As an Employment Specialist, you will work primarily with adults diagnosed with a serious mental illness to develop skills to gain and retain employment in the community. You will complete vocational assessments, create individualized service plans and facilitate weekly orientations for potential new clients. In addition, you will connect with employers and vendors in placing clients in their positions. This is a part-time 20 hour per week position with hours as agreed upon with the supervisor, typically Monday through Friday.
Requirements:
EOE/AA
Reach
Whittier, CA
If you're interested in a meaningful job that allows you to positively impact someone's life, contact REACH! You can play a vital role in assisting individuals to actively participate in the community, live independently and become successfully employed. REACH transforms the lives of people with special needs through resources, innovative education, advocacy, communication and housing services.
Applicants must clear a health, fingerprint and reference screening, have a reliable vehicle, good driving record, proof of automobile insurance, and current First Aid/CPR certification. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
REACH offers a comprehensive benefits package for full time employees including Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, 401(k) Plan and Vacation benefits. Sick benefits for all employees.
Please e-mail resume to csanders@reach.services or apply in person at REACH 9300 Santa Fe Springs Rd. Santa Fe Springs, Ca 90670 (562) 946-0467 x402 or Fax (562) 944-1189
For more information, visit us at www.reach.services
Title: Training Counselor
Application Closing: When filled
Number of Positions: As needed
Salary: Based on Experience
Health and Welfare Benefits
Primary Functions:
Under the direct supervision of the Delta Services Training Specialist or Team Director, provides direct educational services, vocational services and trains for practical application of skills and social behaviors necessary for optimum levels of independent/interdependent living and vocational life for consumers with adaptive needs. Provides direct implementation of all objectives as assigned by the Delta Services Training Specialist and participates in Kin groups that include consumers and family members. Lifting, pulling and pushing are primary activities of this job.
Minimum Requirements:
A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field related to the training, housing and vocational training of people with adaptive needs and one years work experience in one of these fields with persons with adaptive needs; or an AA degree in a related field with two years of experience with people with adaptive needs; or proof of an active effort to pursue a degree or credential mentioned above and three years experience with people with adaptive needs.
Demonstrate teaching abilities, keen understanding of training and vocational needs of consumers with adaptive needs and an understanding of the current Developmental Disabilities System in the State of California; a demonstrated interest in gaining new information regarding current and best practices related to adult services; ability to establish friendships with consumers and their families. The understanding of augmentative communication strategies with an emphasis in facilitated communication. Must have a valid California driver’s license, automobile insurance, recent DMV printout with good driving record; and a reliable and safe vehicle; ability to lift 80 pounds; ability to work independently without direct supervision. Certification in CPR and First Aid. The ability to provide very clear and concise written and oral communications.
Application Procedure:
Submit job application to REACH, 9300 Santa Fe Springs Rd., Santa Fe Springs, Ca 90670, Attn: Caryn Sanders, Director of Human Resources (562) 946-0467 ex. 402 or e-mail to csanders@reach.services.
Selection Procedure:
All applicants shall be screened for minimum requirements. Only the most qualified applicants will be invited to an interview. Thank you for your interest in REACH and Delta Services
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
$16-19/hr
Stanford Youth Solutions
Sacramento, CA
$16-19/hr
Stanford Youth Solutions (formerly Stanford Home for Children) empowers youth and families to solve serious challenges that threaten their ability to stay together. We provide intensive, individualized programs that are proven effective for young people and families in difficult circumstances. They become stable and capable through our research-based, individualized approach.
We are determined to give each and every child a chance at a healthy, productive, and self-sufficient life. It is our unwavering commitment to the sustainable success of our young clients and their families that separates us from other, similar organizations.
We are currently looking for Parent Partners to work in El Dorado County.
DESCRIPTION:
Parent Partners are people with personal experience participating in a public system of care as a consumer and/or as a parent/caregiver, and have the skills, training and experience to perform the functions of their role. Parent Partners have four key functions: (1) to make families (parents, caregivers, and youth) equal partners -if not leaders- in the development and implementation of their service plans; (2) to represent the needs and perspectives of families (parents, caregivers, and youth) to internal and external stakeholders and decision makers within the system of care; (3) to ensure that families (parents, caregivers, and youth) have access to a comprehensive array of prevention and support services that meet their individual needs; and (4) to ensure that these services are family-centered, easily accessible, respectful of cultural, ethnic and other community characteristics, and stigma free. The Family Partner serves as an advocate for parents/caregivers and considers the whole family in system planning. Family Partners perform these functions through the tasks, roles, and responsibilities described below. Family Partners support the Mission, Vision, and Values of Stanford Youth Solutions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Serra Center
Fremont, CA
Job Description
Looking for something different in the field of social work?*Are you interested in making a difference?*Enjoy being a teacher and an advocate?*Want to enjoy going to work every day?Join Our Team!Serra Center is currently seeking Living Skills Instructors to provide training in activities of daily living, socialization and community integration to individuals with intellectual disabilities. Training occurs in the individual's home within the cities of Fremont, San Leandro and Livermore. Travel to the individual’s home is required.
OPEN POSITIONS:
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
What We Offer:
http://www.serracenter.org/Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Reach
Santa Fe Springs, CA
If you're interested in a meaningful job that allows you to positively impact someone's life, contact REACH! You can play a vital role in assisting individuals to actively participate in the community, live independently and become successfully employed. REACH transforms the lives of people with special needs through resources, innovative education, advocacy, communication and housing services.
Applicants must clear a health, fingerprint and reference screening, have a reliable vehicle, good driving record, proof of automobile insurance, and current First Aid/CPR certification. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
REACH offers a comprehensive benefits package for full time employees including Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, 401(k) Plan and Vacation benefits. Sick benefits for all employees.
Please e-mail resume to csanders@reach.services or apply in person at REACH 9300 Santa Fe Springs Rd. Santa Fe Springs, Ca 90670 (562) 946-0467 x402 or Fax (562) 944-1189
For more information, visit us at www.reach.services
Title: Training Counselor
Application Closing: When filled
Number of Positions: As needed
Salary: Based on Experience
Health and Welfare Benefits
Primary Functions:
Under the direct supervision of the Delta Services Training Specialist or Team Director, provides direct educational services, vocational services and trains for practical application of skills and social behaviors necessary for optimum levels of independent/interdependent living and vocational life for consumers with adaptive needs. Provides direct implementation of all objectives as assigned by the Delta Services Training Specialist and participates in Kin groups that include consumers and family members. Lifting, pulling and pushing are primary activities of this job.
Minimum Requirements:
A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field related to the training, housing and vocational training of people with adaptive needs and one years work experience in one of these fields with persons with adaptive needs; or an AA degree in a related field with two years of experience with people with adaptive needs; or proof of an active effort to pursue a degree or credential mentioned above and three years experience with people with adaptive needs.
Demonstrate teaching abilities, keen understanding of training and vocational needs of consumers with adaptive needs and an understanding of the current Developmental Disabilities System in the State of California; a demonstrated interest in gaining new information regarding current and best practices related to adult services; ability to establish friendships with consumers and their families. The understanding of augmentative communication strategies with an emphasis in facilitated communication. Must have a valid California driver’s license, automobile insurance, recent DMV printout with good driving record; and a reliable and safe vehicle; ability to lift 80 pounds; ability to work independently without direct supervision. Certification in CPR and First Aid. The ability to provide very clear and concise written and oral communications.
Application Procedure:
Submit job application to REACH, 9300 Santa Fe Springs Rd., Santa Fe Springs, Ca 90670, Attn: Caryn Sanders, Director of Human Resources (562) 946-0467 ex. 402 or e-mail to csanders@reach.services.
Selection Procedure:
All applicants shall be screened for minimum requirements. Only the most qualified applicants will be invited to an interview. Thank you for your interest in REACH and Delta Services
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
WE ARE GROWING, AND WE NEED YOU!
We are a values-driven organization, providing family oriented mental health care for children and families in their own home and community. Our enthusiastic clinical teams provide whatever is needed to help children and youth remain safely in their own home with their family, restoring hope, providing intense mental health services and supports, and helping to strengthen the family unity.
The Family Support Specialist is responsible for providing and implementing prescribed mental health treatment strategies, crisis response and de-escalation as needed, as well as Crisis Plan implementation. In addition, the FSS incorporates recovery-oriented wellness and individualized skill building strategies. This position provides one-on-one mental health treatment strategies and services to high-risk children, youth and their families in the family home, therapeutic foster home, and/or community locations (e.g. during crisis in emergency departments, crisis response or behavioral observation and assessment in home and schools, etc.). The FSS works with the youth and family to participate in community safety and wellness activities during times of stabilization. This position requires the skills and abilities to assess safety and risk 'in-the-moment' in crisis situations while providing assistance and while accessing additional support as needed. Mentoring and coaching/implementing behavioral support, treatment and safety/crisis plans in the home and community is a strong component.
Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology, human development or related field or Associate degree in social services, mental health or related degree and three years’ experience serving children and/or families (mental health, social services, education, etc.) may substitute for Bachelor's Degree.
Catholic Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Lighthouse Counseling & Family Resource Center
Lincoln, CA
Non-Profit Counseling and Family Resource Center serving placer county residents seeking Full-time Bilingual Family Support Specialist/Case Manager/Home Visitor to provide culturally competent services to monolingual/bilingual Spanish families by conducting home visits, working on child safety, child health and wellness, school readiness (literacy), family self-sufficiency, while providing a wide array of services and referrals. Key focus will be serving our Latinx community by strengthening families through conducting intakes and providing direct service for those who may have, or be experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, familial distress or other challenges.
Must be willing to “wear many hats” and be comfortable with change.
Pay rate of $15-$25 an hour based on qualifications and experience. Medical, dental, retirement and other benefits offered.
Minimum Qualifications:
Please send resume and cover letter as attachments in PDF or Word format to info@Lighthousefrc.org
Family Restoration Services (FRS) provides an array of services to emotionally disabled youth requiring supportive services to stabilize in their own homes. Family Restoration seeks to restore optimal health to the body, mind, and spirit. In this respect, our mission is to offer youth and families restorative counsel to repair dysfunctional homes, build healthy familial relationships, and to curb negative behaviors and attitudes through fitness and nutritional activities, therapeutic interventions and community partnering.
FRS believes each child deserves an opportunity to be involved in something he/she enjoys, explore talents and dreams and to gain passion for life and living through achieving excellence. FRS sets a standard for participation in various activities that allows youth access to social and recreational opportunities, with same age, non- disabled peers. Youth are escorted into natural settings with a therapeutic agent who experientially teaches discipline, self-control, respect for authority, positive peer relations, and lifesaving lessons only gained through these types of real life experiences. FRS employs highly competent and skilled individuals that believe in success and motivational concepts that encourage achievement in every relevant environment of a child's life.
Family Restoration Services seeks goal-oriented, high energetic individuals to join our company as Family Support Specialists to provide home and community-based, mental health supportive services to a caseload of consumers and their families in accordance with established individualized service plan. Specialists will work as a part-time independent contractor between 5 and 20 hours a month per assigned case/youth. Qualified candidates should be able to work independently in the client’s home and other community settings and be able to exercise appropriate clinical judgment in potentially threatening or serious situations.
Responsibilities and Duties include:
Job Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Human Services field and three years of experience working with adolescents or Master's degree in a Human Services field with one year experience working with adolescents in the home or community based settings.
Competencies:
Physical Demands
Work Environment
We are a values-driven organization, providing family oriented mental health care for children and families in their own home and community. Our enthusiastic clinical teams provide whatever is needed to help children and youth remain safely in their own home with their family, restoring hope, providing intense mental health services and supports, and helping to strengthen the family unity.
The Family Support Specialist is responsible for providing and implementing prescribed mental health treatment strategies, crisis response and de-escalation as needed, as well as Crisis Plan implementation. In addition, the FSS incorporates recovery-oriented wellness and individualized skill building strategies. This position provides one-on-one mental health treatment strategies and services to high-risk children, youth and their families in the family home, therapeutic foster home, and/or community locations (e.g. during crisis in emergency departments, crisis response or behavioral observation and assessment in home and schools, etc.). The FSS works with the youth and family to participate in community safety and wellness activities during times of stabilization. This position requires the skills and abilities to assess safety and risk 'in-the-moment' in crisis situations while providing assistance and while accessing additional support as needed. Mentoring and coaching/implementing behavioral support, treatment and safety/crisis plans in the home and community is a strong component.
Catholic Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Jewish Family & Children's Service of Greater Boston
Waltham, MA
Position Summary: Waltham Family School (WFS) is a school for parents of pre-school aged children, parents with low literacy, low income, minorities and immigrants. Waltham Family School (WFS) empowers English Language Learner families to be literate, self-sufficient and connected to the greater Waltham Community. The programs of the school prepare children for success in school, empower parents to be partners with school in the education of their children, and strengthen the parents' skills necessary for parenting, workforce, and community life. The Center for Early Relationship Support (CERS) provides a range of home visiting, family support and clinical services for families and training and professional development for professionals focused on supporting the earliest parent-child relationships, maternal and infant mental health and child and family well-being. CERS is home to eight distinct programs, staffed by over 40 paid clinicians and home visitors and over 80 volunteers, and serves over 1,000 clients annually. WFS and CERS are partnering to support a Family Support Specialist/Mental Health Consultant who will work directly with WFS families providing counseling, support and referrals for families, and with WFS staff providing early childhood mental health (ECMH) consultation. The Family Support Specialist will work primarily at the WFS, but will be supervised by a CERS staff member and will be part of the CERS ECMH consultation team and an employee of JF&CS. Essential Job Functions: Provide family support services and short-term consultation to WFS families, and referrals for families needing more intensive, long-term therapy.Facilitate access to concrete resources and referrals to services for WFA families.Develop and implement an interactive social and emotional curriculum for WFS classrooms and the extended WFS community.Provide early childhood mental health consultation to WFS preschool classroom staff to support the social-emotional development of children in their care.Provide infant/early childhood and maternal mental health training for WFS staff.Build a library of mental health resources for the entire WFS administrative team.Lead and coordinate group-based activities for WFS adult education participants.Engage in community outreach on behalf of WFS.Maintain complete and accurate records of parent consultations, ECMH consultation, and other necessary documentation.Participate in regular supervision with JF&CS supervisor.Participate in WFS team meetings and JF&CS monthly clinical team meetings and monthly Early Childhood Mental Health consultation team meetings.May perform additional duties as needed or requested. Educational/Experience Requirements: Minimum 3 years' experience in family mental health work and/or with children and families requiredPost-graduate degree and/or independent license in psychology, social work or mental health counseling preferredExperience in mental health classroom consultation preferredFluency in Spanish and English speaking and writing requiredExcellent communication skills in multicultural environmentDemonstrated ability to work as member of teamDemonstrate cultural sensitivity to vulnerable familiesStrong interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and in teams.Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (excel, word, outlook, power point)
Person will primarily be responsible for providing support on behavioral health IT system issues. This will include troubleshooting computer problems. Problems may include: SQL Server, Nextgen, MS office products, printing, telephone, and network issues. Answering questions via telephone, email or helpdesk software. Resolve issues regarding hardware performance, software installation, printing, email, and network related issues.
This person may also assist with staff training. Various special project support and development opportunities within supported systems may also be available.
Responsibilities
Skills
ESTAMOS CONTRATANDO
HEALTHY FAMILIES OF WAYNE COUNTY
FULL TIME Bilingual (English/Spanish) Family Support/Resource Specialist (FSS/ FRS) to provide home-based services for expectant parents and families with newborns in Wayne County. Responsibilities include: • Work with families to offer support, strategies and tools to build upon existing family dynamics; • Work with parents to create learning plans that are comprehensive and developmen- tally appropriate and address the needs of the child; • Utilizing Healthy Families strategies to optimize the referral process and to engage families for enrollment. Position Requirements: • High School diploma; • Vehicle and driver’s license; • Desire to work with adults and children in their home; • Computer skills a must for required data base input; • Flexibility to accommodate schedules of the families served; • Ability to complete overnight travel to complete extensive required training.
DIVERSE BENEFIT PACKAGE INCLUDED
Visit www.waynecap.org/careers for application package or contact Rosanna at (315) 333.4155.
Wayne County Action Program, Inc is EOE www.waynecap.org
Job Description We are currently hiring for a Family Crisis Support Specialist atour Rochester, NY location. This is a full time (35 hour) position with hoursbeing between Monday-Friday between 8am 4:30pm. The Family Crisis Support Specialist isresponsible for engaging and working with children and families over ashort-term period in order to gain a new understanding of the child''s behavior,and to gather information and establish needs statements based on meeting withthe family and the child. Essential functions of this job include, but arenot limited to * Responsible for connecting children and families to services in the community that will meet their needs longer term. * Works jointly with the parent advocate and the family to establish needs statement, duration and frequency of service. * Assists in the identification of youth/family strengths including methods to build and support identified strengths acknowledging the impact of trauma and stress. * Uses information gained through assessment and review to describe and gain an understanding of the child''s behavior and shares information with the parents according to the Functional Behavioral Approach. * Completes records and tracks activities as required by funder, administrator, and mentor including satisfaction tools and other quality data. * Responsible for identifying child and family''s formal and informal supports. Requirements: Bachelor''s Degree Required: With a preferred area of study in SocialWork, Psychology or other related degree; 1 3 years'' experience required inHuman Service Field. Must have home visit experience or have worked with children with mental health . Proof of any required license and/or accreditation will berequired pre-employment and, as required, during employment. Candidates should have a valid driver''s licenseand meet agency driving standards. by Jobble
Peer Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) In this position, you’ll be able to contribute to your community and make an impact in a patient’s life. If this is you, keep on reading. How You'll Help Patients Assist patients in initiating and continuing Medication Assisted Treatment. Engage patients in recovery and support services through harm reduction, motivational interviewing and other evidence-based practices. Provide individualized recovery coaching to assist patient in their recovery process. Work with patient care team and patient to develop recovery plans Assure that all recovery-orientated tasks and activities build upon the individual’s strengths and resiliences. Demonstrate consistent support to individuals during times of wellness and/or challenging times. Perform other duties as assigned Perks Just For You: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability 401(K) Paid-Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Holidays) What You'll Need: High school diploma or GED certificate with required Associates degree is preferred Current and active CRSS certification
BA in Human Services or Equivalent (credit hours in Social and Family Work)
Case manager will-
Conduct home visits a minimum twice a year per family
Complete an IFSP (individual family support plan-individual family goals) annually
Complete written community partnerships
Meet individually with each family at minimum once a month
Hold monthly group session/meeting with focus on child development, parenting, etc. for parents
Arizona's Children Association
Prescott, WI
Do you have a passion for working with children and their families? Are you looking for a career where you are able to make an impact right in your own community? We have a great opportunity for you to join our Family Preservation team in Yavapai County as a part time Family Support Specialist III. As a Family Support Specialist III with Arizona's Children Association you will have the opportunity to work together with the Team Lead to provide short term, time limited therapeutic and support services that enhance family functioning. The focus is to improve the safety and well-being of families, reduce risk factors, increase protective factors, increase competence in parenting abilities, foster a sense of self-reliance and stabilize families. The ideal applicant should have experience with or be comfortable working in families' homes, have knowledge of community resources and be competent in skills training. They also must be able to work both independently and as part of a team. Family Preservation services preserve and/or reunify the family through a continuum of family-centered services that are comprehensive, coordinated, community-based and culturally responsive. Services are primarily provided in a family's home or in the child's current or transitional placement. Family Preservation staff members aim to instill hope in the family, convey that change is possible and that families can gain control over their circumstances. They empower families to organize themselves to achieve their goals, teach families to use community resources more effectively and help families view challenges and crises as opportunities for growth and change. Founded in 1912, Arizona's Children Association is one of the oldest and largest statewide comprehensive child welfare and behavioral health not-for-profit agencies in Arizona. Located in all 15 Arizona counties, we provide a variety of programs and services to meet the needs of more than 40,000 children, youth and families each year. When working with AzCA, you'll be surrounded by highly talented and dedicated individuals who are committed to our mission of protecting children, empowering youth, and strengthening families. Find your passion. Join our Team! Essential Job Functions: •Conduct a thorough client/family strengths and needs assessment utilizing the program specific protocol. •Collaborate with the client/family through face-to-face interactions to build trust, evaluate safety, encourage hope and ensure ongoing engagement in services. •Support the development and implementation of effective family centered behavior management techniques using a strength based trauma informed approach. •Maintain objective, timely progress notes that reflect the service provided and client/family effort toward goals. •Provide effective trauma informed crisis management by triage and stabilizing emergency situations. •Effectively use de-escalation techniques, respond to the needs of a client/family in a timely manner and provide follow-up care. •Provides or arranges for transportation of clients to medically necessary appointments as appropriate. •Provide effective client discharge planning, including helping the family plan and prepare for aftercare services. •Conduct trauma informed educational activities that promote client understanding of treatment issues. •Provides consultation/support, training and technical assistance to other staff/colleagues (problem solving in service provision, billing appropriately for services, handling difficult situations, etc). •Identifies needs, and system barriers to treatment and recommend continuous improvement measures •Be available outside of normal business hours to provide client services. Minimum Education & Experience: •Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field of study from an accredited college or university. Minimum Qualification & Requirements: •Must be 21 years of age (licensing requirement). •Possess a valid Arizona driver's license and be insurable under the agency's automobile policy. •Must be able to provide own transportation to and from clients' homes and/or other relevant organizations/agencies •Must be able to provide DPS fingerprint clearance. •Must be able to meet training and agency compliance requirements for the position. •An individual may qualify for this position if the individual is able to “perform safely” the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. AzCA is an EEO/Veterans/Disabled/LGBTQ employerPandoLogic. Category: , Keywords: Family Services Specialist
Granite Pathways http://www.granitepathwaysnh.org/ was founded in 2009 as a grass-roots initiative that introduced the "clubhouse" model in New Hampshire, an evidence-based, collaborative, self-help community, aimed at eliminating isolation and providing hope, dignity, and recovery options for adults with mental illness. Today Granite Pathways has expanded its services, and is a beacon of hope, welcoming anyone impacted by mental illness and substance abuse.
Position Description:
Part-Time positions currently available in Concord, Laconia, and Conway, New Hampshire. The Family Peer Support Specialist should have knowledge of the Child Welfare system and an understanding of how that system works. A Family Peer Support Specialist is someone who possesses qualities and skills to support relative caregivers of children whose families are involved with DCYF and Child Welfare. A Family Peer Support Specialist also possesses qualities and skills to support family reunifications and work with the families to mitigate trauma.
The Granite Pathways' Family Peer Specialist candidate will possess the following attributes:
Family Peer Specialist Duties:
Qualifications:
Work Hours
· Full time position- 40 hours Monday through Friday Must be Flexible
· Part time position – 20 hours Monday through Friday Must be Flexible
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
4C Council
San Jose, CA
The Family and Provider Support / Resource and Referral Specialist effective engages parents by phone or in person to discuss their child care options, create a child care plan and link parents effectively to licensed child care resources. Provides parent education to support parents' obtainment of child care that meets the child's and family needs. Provides business start up workshops, health and safety training, and assistance and support to licensed and license-exempt child care providers on a variety of topics supporting their delivery of quality child care for children of all ages.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Children's Institute
Monaca, PA
08-Nov-2019, Project STAR - Other
Job Status:Full-TimeLocation:Monaca, PA
Independently develops and implements service plans that promote safety, well-being and permanency for all assigned clients.
Responsible To: Manager or Supervisor as assigned
Workers Supervised: None.
COLLABORATIONS: Family Skills Specialists, other Permanency Specialists
Education: Bachelors Degree in Social Work or related Human Service field
Licensure: N/A
Certification: N/A
Clearances: Act 73 FBI, Act 34 Criminal Clearance, Act 33 Child Clearance For this position clearances must be obtained prior to start date.
**Clearances must be obtained within 30 days of hire in order to continue active employment.
Training and Experience: Minimum of one year experience working in Child Welfare
SKILLS REQUIRED: Basic computer skills. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing. Ability to manage conflict. Ability to relate well to individuals with challenging personalities. Ability to relate well to individuals with disabilities. Ability to adapt to schedule changes. Ability to make professional decisions independently in the field.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Valid, current Pennsylvania driver's license and personal automobile liability insurance with a minimum of $300,000 combined single limit coverage.
Approval to verify driving history at the time of authorization and annually; approval to verify insurance coverage at the time of authorization and semi-annually. Reliable automobile with current Pennsylvania inspection. Ability to meet physical and mental requirements of the job.
Develops and implements service plans that reflect the unique needs of all assigned clients in collaboration with clients, referral sources, and judicial guidelines
Assesses client needs using formal and informal evaluations, referral source recommendations, and client preferences
Transports clients to visits, medical appointments, hearings and other appointments as needed
Provides parent education to clients as needed
Establishes and maintains collaborative working relationships with referral sources and other social service agencies
Has familiarity with community services systems
Prepares reports as mandated by Project STAR standards and contractual requirements
Submits all reports to supervisor for review on a monthly basis
Attends, participates in, and when called upon, testifies at all relevant meetings and hearings for assigned cases as necessary
Complies with office protocol requirements including record keeping, logging, and documentation
Maintains files in accordance with Project STAR policy, contractual requirements, and DPW regulations
Attends and contributes to relevant Project STAR staff and team meetings
Works to maintain professional competence and skills through continuing education and supervision
Adheres to policies and procedures pertaining to client and family transportation
Documents daily activities in a clear, professional, and timely manner
Independently connects clients with community resources
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Submit cover letter, resume, application and salary requirementsLinda Allen
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The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh
1405 Shady Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Fax: 412-420-2299
Please email resumes and cover letters in PDF format, or you may fax them to the number above. The Childrens Institute of Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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The Behavioral Support Specialist provides one-on-one support to high-risk children and youth in their homes and community. This includes the provision of supervision for safety, assistance in accessing and participating in community activities, and mentoring and coaching positive social skills. The BSS’ work will follow a plan of care for each child and family under the direction of a Therapist. Hours are scheduled in a flexible manner based on program, agency and family need, with no minimum hours guaranteed.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Note to Internal Candidates: HR reviews internal compensation and determines increase based on their experience and also agency internal equity factors.
Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position
$35k-40k/yr
Lutheran Social Services of Northern California
Sacramento, CA
$35k-40k/yr
Job Title: Case Manager
Program: Achieving Change Together (ACT)
Classification: Regular Full Time with Benefits
Reports to: Program Manager - Housing Services
Starting Salary: $33,000-35,000 depending on experience
Work hours: 7.5 hour workday – 5 day work week
Agency Overview: Lutheran Social Services of Northern California is a Non-Profit agency providing services in supportive housing, case management and money management.
Mission Statement: Lutheran Social Services of Northern California’s mission is to promote stability and honor the dignity of those we serve by providing supportive housing services that lead to self-sufficiency.
Program Overview: Achieving Change Together (ACT) is a case management program for single chronically homeless individual adults who have left homelessness and are living in permanent housing. Many are in recovery from drug and/or alcohol addictions, have mental health diagnoses, or are dually diagnosed. Many have experienced domestic violence. Case management services assist in achieving and maintaining stability as well as self-improvement and self-sufficiency.
Qualifications:
· Maintain a strength-based perspective
· Strong understanding of the “housing first” model
· Provide diverse services to diverse people
· Treat others with respect and courtesy, striving for open and honest working relationships
· Maintain high ethical standards when dealing with others
· Demonstrate good judgment and common sense
· BA or BS degree from an accredited college or university, preferably with a major in a behavioral science, and 2-3 years experience in the human services field
· Ability to work with low-income adults from diverse social and ethnic backgrounds who have a history of homelessness
· Professional experience working with clients who have AOD dependencies, mental health disabilities, dual-diagnosis, and/or domestic violence histories
· Ability to access community-based services and to collaborate with other service providers
· Good writing and analytical skills and ability to utilize and navigate computer
· Strong organizational skills
· Ability to work independently, make effective decisions and utilize supervision as needed
· Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting
· Ability to multi-task and set priorities
· Ability to develop and facilitate relevant life skills group workshops and activities
· Must have a valid CA Driver License, current registration and required insurance in accordance with California Vehicle Code requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Provide case management to individuals who have left homelessness and now reside in permanent housing under the “housing first” model
· Support the development of client-focused treatment plans
· Provide initial and ongoing client assessment
· Provide crisis intervention, referrals, and collaborative consult with any service providers working with client
· Work with clients to establish case plans that address critical needs such as mental health and AOD treatment, education, employment, budgeting and parenting skills.
· Assist clients in attaining all eligible benefits (SSI, SSDI, Cal Works, MediCal)
· Maintain up-to-date file documentation, accurate written case files for each client, including case notes, treatment plans, quarterly summaries and other program reports and assessments, as well as other record keeping as required by the agency
· Attend housing services staff meetings and program meetings
· Serve as a role model to guiding clients and facilitating appropriate behavior regarding daily living skills, self-care, personal interaction, social relationships and constructive time management
· Other duties as assigned by the Program Manager
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$23.24-24.24/hr
Lutheran Social Services of Northern California
San Francisco, CA
$23.24-24.24/hr
Job Title: Case Manager
Location: San Francisco, Tenderloin
Program: The Forensic Housing Program (FHP)
Classification: Full Time Non-Exempt with Benefits
Reports to: Sr. Program Manager
Salary: $23.24-$24.24/HR based on a 37.5 HR Work Week
(Depending on education, experience, and language capacity)
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plan
Agency Overview:
LSS of Northern California (LSS) is a Non-Profit agency providing services in supportive housing and money management. LSS responds when people become vulnerable because of homelessness, mental illness, substance use or disaster. Providing support services and compassionate guidance, we help individuals and families to stabilize their lives and become self-sufficient.
Program Description:
The Forensic Housing Program (FHP) provides transitional supportive housing in collaboration with local city and county programs. The goal of the program is to ensure immediate access to housing and supportive services to post-incarcerated homeless persons living with HIV/AIDS in San Francisco, with the longer term objective of access to safe, decent and affordable permanent housing. The program provides coordinated case management support to help these individuals better stabilize their lives. Additional program services include housing advocacy, money management services, linkages to HIV prevention, access to benefits counseling/advocacy, workshops/groups focused on teaching basic life skills, access to medical care, access to oral health care, and access to behavioral health services targeting post-incarcerated individuals living with HIV/AIDS in the city and county of San Francisco. This hotel is a 51 unit SRO building in the Tenderloin with 30 units dedicated to this program.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and operate a computer for extended periods of time. The employee frequently is required to use hands to hold objects, writing instruments, or files; and talk, hear and smell. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to see, review and share the organizations bills, payments, financial statements, and physical accounting files with other accounting staff; the incumbent will also have access to the organization’s banking and other highly confidential financial information. Because of this, the incumbent must have the ability to perform the job at the location of the organization’s accounting staff.
The employee may be required to travel to locations within the regional areas of LSS. This may require standing in lines and while traveling the employee may be exposed to vibration while driving a car. While performing the duties of the job, the employee may occasionally travel outside in varied weather conditions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Lutheran Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
$40k/yr
Lutheran Social Services of Northern California
Sacramento, CA
$40k/yr
Job Title: Hawk Cares Case Manager – Cosumnes River College
Program: Sacramento Area
Classification: Regular Full-time with Benefits
Reports to: Program Manager
Work hours: 7.5 hour workday – 5 day work week
AGENCY OVERVIEW: LSS of Northern California is a Non-Profit agency providing services in supportive housing and money management.
Cosumnes River College is a comprehensive community college and is proud to serve the higher educational needs of residents in south Sacramento County, including the Elk Grove and Laguna areas.
MISSION STATEMENT: LSS of Northeran California promotes stability and honors the dignity of those we serve by proiding supportive housing services that lead to self-sufficiency.
Cosumnes River College is an open access, student-centered, comprehensive community college that prepares students to realize their educational and career aspirations through exemplary transfer, general, and career education in an academically rigorous and inclusive environment. CRC also offers exceptional instruction in basic skills and English for non-native speakers, as well as a broad array of life-long learning, community service, and workforce development programs.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW: The Hawk Cares Program Manager (Care Manager) works directly with Cosumnes River College (CRC) to provide housing and other basic needs services to homeless and at risk students. Many students are in recovery from drug and/or alcohol addictions, have mental health diagnoses, or are dually diagnosed. Many students are former foster youth. Many have experienced domestic violence, abandonment, or abuse. Care management services assist in achieving and maintaining stability as well as self-improvement and self-sufficiency. The person selected for this postion will oversee the Hawk Cares Program, a program designed to meet the basic needs of CRC’s students including but not limited to the food and housing insecurity and the emergency loan program. The Care Manager postion will be located on CRC’s campus and will report to the Student Life Supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Student Engagement
Whole Person Case Management
Campus Liaison
Emergency Loan Program
Discharge Planning
Ready to Rent
Paperwork
Safety
Milieu Management
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to use hands to hold objects, writing instruments, or files; and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms, to use a computer and smell. The employee must be able to climb stairs. The employee must occasionally lift/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to read, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to see, review and share the organizations secure electronic and physical files with other program staff; the incumbent will also have access to the organization’s and other highly confidential information. Because of this, the employee must have the ability to perform the job at the location of the assigned program or field office(s).
The employee frequently will be required to travel to locations within the regional areas of CRC. The employee may on occasion transport students and help the student (physically and emotionally) navigate government, education, health care and other social service systems. This may require standing in lines, walking up and down stairs and driving and transporting students to multiple destinations on any given day. and will conduct case management visits within student’s homes as required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of the job, the employee may occasionally work outside in weather conditions and is exposed to vibration while driving a car.
Lutheran Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer