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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.

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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

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

• Plans and conducts outreach activities to provide information to the community on Felton Early Care and Education- Early Intervention programs (through presentations, forums, fairs, etc.).


• Maintains contact with health clinics and hospitals, as well as early childhood special needs community in order to maintain a comprehensive source of referrals for medically fragile children or children with special needs.


• Maintains contact with (GGRC) social workers and staff in order to facilitate the Purchase Of Services (POS) process including receipt of valid POS’s, and to coordinate the information process between GGRC and the Felton Early Care sites. Is the advocate for needed services including transportation and appropriate services after the child’s 3rdbirthday. Responsible for monitoring expiration dates of GGRC POS for individual clients and ensures that renewals are received by expiration dates.

COORDINATION:·As needed conducts Parent Orientation and program tours related to Golden Gate Regional Center (GGRC) and St. Joseph Funded clients.

• Assists families in identifying strengths, developing goals, and assessing available resources through an initial family assessment process.


• Ensures forms, flyers and resource and referral information is updated as needed.


• Ensures Parent Information boards have the most current resource and referral information and other relevant information related to EI services.


• Supports parents with transitioning their children to SFUSD programs, or other programs.


• Conducts and documents parent conferences as needed.


• Responsible for planning and coordinating parent activities/ events and other parent educational programs.

RECORD KEEPING, REPORT WRITING, DATA COLLECTION, STANDARDIZATION ANALYSIS

• Ensures program maintains organized and complete family files for each enrolled child with an IEP/IFSP and St. Joseph funded children.


• In Coordination with the Registered Nurse maintains contact and necessary follow-up with doctors for children funded under St. Joseph Foundation and submits all the documentation needed for completion of the applications and reapplication packets for special funding for medically fragile children.


• Is responsible for completing a comprehensive annual developmental assessment for each child and submit for MOLERA annual report.


• Is responsible for editing initial, progress and exit reports for GGRC / MOLERA


• children (six month intervals and at one year intervals). Refer to GGRC deadline matrix.


• Creates quarterly (3 month intervals) individual activity plans for GGRC/ MOLERA children with short term objectives and activities to relate in part to the Family Service Plan and the HELP, DAYC or other assessment tools.


• Monitors percent of objectives achieved based on IFSPs, other outcomes/


• Program deliverables.


• Ensure the submission of timely, accurate and complete reports and paperwork, including proof-reading for correct grammar, spelling and format.


• Prepares a monthly Services Report of the children receiving services and updates as necessary, based upon consultant reports, developmental testing, classroom data submitted by classroom teachers, and other information such as that received in parent conferences.


• Responsible for completion of monthly /quarterly/yearly reports which reflect contract compliance and documentation for funding agents including GGRC/ St. Joseph Foundation reports. Coordinates data compilation to ensure timely completion and submission of reports.


• Ensures monthly Infant Development Program billing is done by the second working day of the month.


• In collaboration with the EII Director, reviews monthly generation of GGRC revenue based on attendance according to enrollment quotas.


• Meets with EII Director to report on projected changes and progress with regards to Early Intervention services.

OBSERVATION, ASSESSMENT, EVALUATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF

IDENTIFIED DEVELOPMENTAL GOALS FOR CHILDREN

• Provide developmental screening across developmental domains and makes recommendations for further developmental assessment as needed.


• Leads as member of the EI team, interprets assessment results, reviews the Individualized Family Service Plan; family priorities, resources, and concerns; available community resources. Reviews and discusses type, frequency, and intensity of services necessary to meet IFSP outcomes.


• Implement strategies and activities across developmental domains for outcomes listed in IFSP, with particular emphasis on domains related to disciplinary expertise for enrolled children and families.


• Conduct intervention sessions in center, home for children with a wide variety of developmental disabilities as needed.

STAFF IN- SERVICES / TRAININGS

• Coordinate and facilitate the initial in-service for teachers related to newly enrolled children with special needs and in relation to best practices in the Infant Development program and EI; includes other members of the team as necessary.


• Participates in monthly and ongoing in-service trainings for all staff as needed, through consultation with Early Intervention Assistant, Program Supervisors and Director.


• Close collaboration with the EII Director and the Preschool Inclusion Director


• Conduct and/or coordinate parent and/or other caretaker training in related early childhood, special education or physical, occupational, or speech therapy activities and techniques as needed.


• Provide consultation and support to program staff when requested and/or needed.


• Present educational, informational and/or programmatic presentations and/or trainings in writing and orally as needed.

SUPERVISION

• Participate in the recruitment and interview process of new applicants for Early Intervention positions.


• Provide orientation, training, and coaching to newly hired staff in all aspects of EI Services and Part C requirements.


• Train others to administer developmental assessments.


• Review child’s files to ensure contractual compliance and support staff in understanding and implementing needed modifications to documentation as needed.


• Maintain records for early intervention staff, documenting continuing education, evaluations, licensure and certification. Submits original for personnel file.


• Conduct performance evaluations for early intervention staff annually and on a quarterly basis for coaching.


• Meet individually with each staff for direct reflective/clinical supervision at least twice per month or as needed.


• Facilitate a monthly meeting with EI staff and families as determined by program model.


• Schedule and facilitate weekly EI staff meetings, develop agenda, and disseminate pertinent information to staff needed to fulfill job responsibilities.


• Attend at least one IFSP and one home visit with each staff supervised, quarterly.


• Serves as a primary liaison with consultants, delineates duties and schedules, monitors completion of tasks and hours worked, reviews and checks consultant’s billings and reconciles any questionable items or discrepancies.


• Responsible for documenting, monitoring and ensuring grant deliverables are met according to grant proposals and scope of work.


• Recognize signs of emotional distress, child abuse, and neglect in young children, and follow procedures for reporting known or suspected abuse and neglect to appropriate authorities.

QUALITY ASSURANCE:

• Review at least two individual child and family files per staff quarterly to ensure compliance with recordkeeping requirements.


• As needed develop internal/external corrective action plans and oversee implementation of plans to improve program services.


• Generate reports and recommendations for improved outcomes across EI programming.


• Ensure compliance with all contractual requirements of funding agencies such as Mission Promise Neighborhoods, St. Joseph Health Support Alliance and Golden Gate Regional Center.


• Complete annual continued funding application and written reports as required by funding agencies. St. Joseph Health Support Alliance reporting due: August 31st. Mission Promise Neighborhoods (June, December) and as needed for Golden Gate Regional Center.


• Review service documentation sheets and monthly billing invoices for accuracy and submit within required timelines.


• Assist in responding and compiling data to complete Requests for Proposals.


• Comply with all program, agency, state, federal and any other relevant regulations.


• General administrative functions, as assigned.

LIAISON WITH OTHER STAFF AND AGENCIES

• Works collaboratively with other FSA departments, program managers and staff to assure effectiveness and integration of agency services.


• Participate as part of leadership team in creating and maintaining a positive workplace environment.


• Develop and maintain positive relationships with program participants, staff, community partners, programs and state agencies.


• Attend and participate in required staff meetings, supervisor’s meetings.


• Promote and follow practices that support health and safety of staff.


• Communicate essential information with management, teaching staff and other team members accurately and in a timely manner.


• Serves as a liaison between the Early Intervention Team and the various Felton Early Care work units as needed.


• Serves as agency representative at relevant hearings, local or State sponsored meetings. Serves as liaison with the community regarding inquiries relating to the early intervention.


• Serve as an advocate on behalf of young children and their families to improve. the quality of programs and services, and enhance professional status and working conditions for early intervention staff.


• Attends IEP’s meetings at school district with parents as needed; provides most recent progress reports prior to assessment to SFUSD Special Education personnel, contributes information regarding child’s development.


• Attends Head Teacher’s/Teacher meetings as requested.


• Establish and maintain effective, collaborative relationships with other with community agencies and professionals in order to provide timely and seamless services to eligible children and families.


• Attend required professional development opportunities and maintain knowledge of current research and effective approaches.


• Use supervision effectively, accept feedback in a professional manner, and accept responsibility for job performance.


• Use independent judgment while working under minimal supervision.


• Maintain and enforce confidentiality and health and safety practices.


• Carries out other duties as assigned.

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.

• 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

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

• Provide comprehensive services to current or potential CalWORKs clients including crisis intervention and safety planning, advocacy and employment service as related to supporting domestic violence specific needs in the CalWORKs welfare-to-work plan context;


• collaborate closely with DHS staff to ensure coordinated care for domestic violence survivors and avoid duplication of services;


• conduct individual and program consultation to DHS regarding issues related to domestic violence, on a regular and as-needed basis;


• organize and conduct engagement opportunities to provide general education for clients on domestic violence and related topic, on at least a quarterly basis;


• conduct presentations to DHS staff and population of clients related to the services that La Casa will provide.


• maintain an ongoing knowledge of CalWORKs welfare-to-work plan policy and regulations regarding clients currently or previously experiencing domestic violence and identify areas for improvement;

General Responsibilities

• strictly maintain for safekeeping client files and confidential client communications in compliance with grant and/or contract guidelines;


• participate in regularly scheduled staff and case management meetings;


• execute, maintain, and submit program documentation and data, including evaluations and surveys, in accordance with grant requirements.


• Complete other duties, including service site specific, as identified and assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS in Behavioral Sciences and then a minimum 2 years verifiable case management experience in relevant and related field.


• Or GED/High School diploma or 2 year degree with a minimum 3 years verifiable case management experience in relevant field.


• Significant experience in domestic violence, housing and homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, and physical illnesses;


• strong working knowledge of community resources in San Francisco Bay Area;


• knowledge of counseling techniques, peer counseling models, crisis intervention, social milieu and group facilitation;


• understanding of confidentiality and privilege laws;


• ability to work independently and navigating public transportation to and from multi-site collaborative;


• bilingual: English and Spanish or English and Cantonese required – plus direct experience working with culturally diverse populations.


• Must be able to fulfill physical requirements of the job (lifting, pulling, pushing, carrying as well as walking up & down stairs multiple times per day, etc.);


• verifiable completion of state mandated 40 hour domestic violence counselor training or will complete the next scheduled agency 40 hour domestic violence counselor training;


• clearance through DOJ/FBI Live scan fingerprinting required; La Casa de las Madres will consider applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with San Francisco’s Fair Chance Ordinance;


• comply with all requirements related to employment at the HSA-Department of Human Services (DHS) office, including but not limited to: completion of DHS minimum orientation requirement (privacy and confidentiality training, new employee orientation, obtain required security IDs, placements, etc.); and


• valid California Driver’s License, clean driving record and insurable under agency policy.

Required Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies in executing the essential functions of this position.

• Problem solving – identify and resolve problems in a timely manner by gathering and analyzing information skillfully.


• Interpersonal skills – remain open to others’ ideas and exhibit a willingness to try new approaches.


• Managing Up - Ability to exercise good judgment and manage communications with supervisor and/or agency leadership.


• Oral communications – speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills and ability to conduct meetings.


• Written communications – edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and is able to read and interpret written information.


• Planning/organizing – prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.


• Quality control – demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.


• Relationship building - Demonstrated ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with partner agencies while exhibiting a strong commitment to La Casa’s philosophy and values.


• Adaptability – adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.


• Dependability – consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.


• Safety and security – actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.

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

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:

• Maintain a strength-based perspective.


• 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.

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.

• Ability to work sensitively with homeless adults who have disabilities related to mental health, substance use, and physical health, including HIV.


• Knowledge and experience working in a human service delivery environment with the ability to relate to diverse agencies.


• Basic computer skills required: Windows, Microsoft Office, and Internet.


• Ability to maintain composure and professional behavior in stressful situations.


• Ability to respond to common inquiries and/or complaints from clients, regulatory agencies, and members of the community.


• Ability to clearly communicate services, operations, and office policies and procedures while listening effectively to client requests.


• Demonstrated history of being prompt, reliable, and consistent in performing duties.


• Demonstrated ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently and effectively.


• Maintain proper boundaries with clients.


• Ability to work independently with general supervision.


• Willingness to travel to locations outside of San Francisco for staff meetings and outside trainings in order to enhance job performance.


• Bilingual is a plus.

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:

• Greet clients and others who come into the office in a friendly and helpful manner; determine reason for visit.


• Supervise clients waiting in lobby areas.


• Understand and apply both office and program policies and procedures.


• Provide information and referrals for clients and others as appropriate.

PROGRAM SUPPORT:

• Notify staff person of client’s or other’s presence; facilitate communication between client and staff person.


• Organize and manage front desk.


• Track client visits.


• Distribute clients’ mail to Case Workers.


• Review client files (quality assurance) on quarterly basis.


• Maintain safety protocol.


• Monitor the lobby, client restroom and outside area around the building for safety and cleanliness.


• Attend trainings as scheduled and assigned


• Other duties as assigned by the Office Manager and Program Managers.

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.

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:

• Associate degree preferred in mental health or related field


• Minimum of two years’ experience working in vocational services, preferably with persons with mental illness


• Bilingual preferred 


• Computer and office skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Docs, email, fax, cloud-based programs, and Electronic Health records (EHR) 


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 


• Must be fluent in English (written and verbal); Spanish language skills a plus 


• Ability to work autonomously with focused direction, advocate for team approach, utilize strong organizational skills, project appropriate confidence, listen well, problem solve in on-the-spot situations, remain calm and reassuring in unexpected situations 


• Must have an interest in working with persons with mental and/or behavioral health disabilities 


• Ability to work flexible hours required (generally normal business hours, with occasional flexibility needed for evening availability) 


• Ability to work within with all the rules, regulations, and policies that govern agency compliance 


• Must have a California driver’s license with an insurable driving record use of own vehicle (mileage will be reimbursed). 

EOE/AA 

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

• Oversee daily operations of the accounting department.


• Take responsibility for accounts payable/receivable, general ledger and account reconciliations and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.


• Maintain internal control and safeguards for receipt of revenue, costs and program budgets and actual expenditures.


• Regularly produce financial reports and statements.


• Monitor and analyze accounting data.


• Coordinate all audit activity.


• Consistently analyze financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner.


• Oversee all financial, project/program, and grants accounting; ensure that expenditures are consistently aligned with grant and program budgets throughout the grant/fund period.


• Train and hire new employees as needed.


• Present the financials to the Board in the absence of CFO.

Team Leadership

• Leverage strengths of the current Accounting team members, help to clarify roles and responsibilities and develop and implement training programs in order to maximize and reach optimal individual and organizational goals.


• Provide leadership in strengthening internal communications with staff at all levels throughout the organization; create and promote a positive and supportive work environment.

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:

• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and unwavering commitment to LSSNC Nonprofit’s mission; a proactive, hands-on strategic thinker who will own the responsibility of finance.


• Minimum of a BS degree in accounting or finance and related field; CPA and/or MBA preferred but not mandatory.


• Minimum five to seven years of experience in accounting or finance supervisory role.


• Solid experience coordinating audit activities and managing reporting, budget development and analysis, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, payroll and accounting for investments.


• A track record in grants management as it relates to compliance and reporting of government, corporate and foundation grants is essential.


• Technology savvy with experience managing and overseeing relationships with vendors; advanced knowledge of accounting and reporting software.


• Commitment to recruiting, mentoring, training and retaining a diverse team; the foresight and ability to delegate accordingly.


• Keen analytic, organization and problem solving skills, which allows for strategic data interpretation vs. simple reporting.


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating key data, including presentations to senior management, board and other outside partners.


• Ability and desire to translate complex financial concepts and information to individuals at all levels including non-finance managers.

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

ADOPTIVE AND FOSTER PARENTS NEEDED!!!! Make a Difference! Help a child in need!

 

Call to speak with our pending home coordinator: (951) 369-5282

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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 

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FFA Riverside License # 330600001

FFA West Covina License # 197805881

Adoptions Riverside License # 336424024

 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:

• Full-time and Part-Time schedules


• Days, hours and location can be combined to create full-time or part-time schedules based on client needs and applicant availability

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Experience working with the intellectually disabled population preferred.


• Proficient mathematical, written and verbal communication skills.


• Willingness to advocate for client preferences and choices.


• Strong teaching, analytical and problem solving skills.


• Knowledge of social service programs and benefits.


• Ability to multi-task and prioritize. Organization is a must.


• Ability to work independently and within a team.


• Valid CA Driver’s License and reliable transportation required.


• Department of Justice (DOJ) clearance, fingerprinting, pre-employment Physical & TB.

What We Offer:

• Casual and professional work environment; flexible work schedules.


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  Full-time Benefits: PPO or HMO Medical, Dental, Vision, Pension Plan (employer/employee funded), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), paid Vacation, 11 paid Holidays


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  Part-time Benefits: Paid Sick Leave, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


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  Pay - DOE

http://www.serracenter.org/Job Types: Full-time, Part-time 

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

>> Apply here: https://iras.essclientservices.com/default.aspx?content=cli_05370_ATSHome&sp=cli_05370_sp&clientid=05370&version=2