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Huckleberry Youth Programs (HYP) is a critical provider of essential safety net services for high-needs youth and their families in San Francisco and Marin County. For over 50 years, HYP has developed and

maintained prevention programs that promote the health and leadership of youth, and, as a result, divert youth from violence, crime and gang involvement, as well as other harmful behaviors, including running

away, drug/alcohol abuse, risky sexual activities, and involvement in the juvenile justice system. The agency employs over 80 staff and operates on a $7.5 million annual budget.

Community Assessment and Resource Center (CARC) provides community-based intervention to prevent youth from going deeper into the juvenile justice system and to reduce recidivism, with the goal of 1)

providing arrested youth with a day-of-arrest community-based intervention, 2) understanding the dynamics of why the youth found themselves in this situation, and 3) provide short-term case

management and implement a long-term plan to ensure the youth’s stability and reduce and prevent recidivism.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Restorative Justice Specialist will be responsible for implementing, facilitating and expanding CARC”s RJ component, RESET (Restoring & Empowering Social Equity & Truth), and exploring other opportunities to provide community healing circles. Restorative Justice Conferences help to satisfy people’s need to repair harm. Those who have been harmed have the chance to tell those who harmed them how they have been affected. Community Circles are a community process for supporting those in conflict. It brings together the three parties to a conflict - those who have acted, those directly impacted and the wider community - within an intentional systemic context, to dialogue as equals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Conduct intake assessments with youth, including interviewing parents, guardians, and/or other

involved adults.

2. Facilitate two to three-hour meetings for those affected by crime to hold the young person who

harmed directly accountable to the person who was harmed.

3. Support and engage people harmed (used interchangeably with victim)

4. Extensive prep of youth and person harmed for the conference

5. Provide short-term interventions and ongoing case management services for youth.

6. Engage and support participant’s family in program regularly.

7. Expand current program design to meet community needs

8. Network with other youth providers to establish liaisons and resources.

9. Maintain consistent documentation of contacts and client progress using Salesforce.

10. Participate in weekly client reviews, monthly staff meetings and other agency related meetings as

directed by the Program Director.

11. Meet youth in the field with flexible scheduling.

12. Perform tasks and responsibilities in a complete and timely manner, complying with agency

policies and standards and conforming to scheduling requirements of this job and program.

13. Maintain a creative, team-building, cooperative approach to job performance and seek to bring a

constructive problem-solving orientation to all tasks.14. Phone coverage including answering and responding to incoming crisis, business, informational

and referral calls.

15. Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

1. Experience successfully working with youth

2. Excellent organizational and writing skills required

3. Excellent collaborator who is adaptable and is committed to open communication

4. Knowledge of system collaboration preferred

5. Knowledge of community based agencies serving adolescents in S.F strongly preferred

6. Experience with facilitating healing/restorative circles

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files,

open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary and climb stairs.

 REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. A combination of three years of college and/or relevant experience working with system involved youth

2. Ability to speak/read/write Spanish/English strongly preferred

3. Passionate about criminal/juvenile justice reform

4. Knowledgeable and experienced with Restorative Justice principles and practices

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS:

1. TB clearance

2. Valid CA driver’s license & clear DMV record

3. Possession of reliable transportation

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

1. Must pass DOJ/FBI background check

HYP offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits:  http://www.huckleberryyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/2019-Benefits-Summary.pdf 

OTHER DUTIES:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:Huckleberry Youth Programs is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal opportunity to its employees and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race; color; ethnic background; religion; gender; gender identity or expression; sexual orientation; national origin; ancestry; age; marital status; pregnancy, childbirth, or other related medical condition; disability, including HIV-related conditions; or status as a covered veteran. This policy applies to every aspect of employment, including but not limited to: hiring, advancement, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, compensation, benefits, training and working conditions. 

FAIR CHANCE: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

 

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:

• 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.


• BA or BS degree from an accredited college or university, preferably with a major in a behavioral science, and/or 2-3 years experience in the human services field –or– an AA/AS from an accredited college and 4-5 years experience in the human field services.


• Ability to work with students who are transition-age youth or adults, with low income from diverse social and ethnic backgrounds and who have a history of homelessness. 


• Demonstrated knowledge of Housing First, Trauma Informed, Critical Time Intervention, Motivational Interviewing and Positive Youth Development treatment frameworks.


• Professional experience working with students who have AOD dependencies, mental health diagnoses, domestic violence histories, issues with abandonment, and abuse.


• Ability to access community-based services and to collaborate with other service providers.


• Knowledge of fair housing and housing inspections.


• Ability to locate affordable housing opportunities.


• Good writing and analytical skills.


• 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.


• Has a clean driving record, licensed and registered car, and proof of insurance.

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:

• Single point of contact for the Hawk Cares Program (Homes for Hawks (housing and hotel voucher program), The Hawk Spot Food Pantry, The Hawk Swap clothing exchange, emergency loan program, textbook scholarships, and Gowns for Grads).


• Active management of the Homes for Hawks and emergency loan program.


• As the campus homeless services liason, coordinate referrals and services.


• Provide case management to youth or adults coming from homelessness.


• Support the development of student-focused treatment plan.


• Provide initial and ongoing student assessment.


• Locate affordable housing and coordinate move-in with landlord and student.


• Provide crisis intervention, referrals, and collaborative consult with any service providers working with student.


• Work with students to establish case plans that address critical needs such as mental health and AOD treatment, education, employment, budgeting and parenting skills.


• Assist students in attaining all eligible benefits (SSI, SSDI, Cal Works, MediCal)


• Maintain up-to-date, accurate written case files for each student, 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, campus staff meetings, and program meetings.


• Serve as a role model to guide students and facilitate appropriate behavior regarding daily living skills, self-care, personal interaction, social relationships and constructive time management.


• Other duties as assigned by the CRC Student Life Supervisor.

Student Engagement

• Initiate intake on campus.


• Complete Psychosocial evaluation.


• Complete all paperwork necessary with the student for move-in.


• Ensure student has the furniture and supplies necessary at move-in.


• Set up daily contacts with the student for the first two weeks.


• Set up weekly meetings with the student.


• Complete an individualized Life Plan, with the student, within the first two weeks of program.

Whole Person Case Management

• Assist student in identifying and building natural supports using a family finding or permanency model.


• Assist students in accessing resources to address each element of the case plan.


• Provide ongoing assessment of student needs, and adjust the case plan as circumstances change.


• Assist student in attaining vocational and educational goals.


• Assist students in obtaining all benefits for which they are eligible.


• Provide referrals to services to address specific needs such as mental health and AOD treatment services.

Campus Liaison

• Inform each department of the services offered.


• Work closely with the campus liaison for former foster youth to coordinate referrals and services.


• Understand the campus calendar and procedures.


• Provide outreach to students.

Emergency Loan Program

• Review and process emergency loan applications.


• Work with student to repay loan.


• Identify and provide resources for financial management

Discharge Planning

• Discharge planning begins at the time of entry to the program. Each student is assisted in envisioning his or her place to go when the program ends.


• No student is discharged to homelessness. Assist the student in finding alternate housing if they are asked to leave the apartment CRC procured for them.


• Assist the student in completing the apartment turn-over, including determining whether the student needs assistance cleaning the apartment, completing a final walk-through, assisting turn-in of keys.

Ready to Rent

• Show each student how to complete basic household repairs such as using a plunger and a mop, how to change lightbulbs, how to avoid mold, and how to treat it when you get it.


• Show each student how to complete basic household cleaning such as cleaning the oven and refrigerator.


• Review the lease expectations with each student such as quiet times, when guests are allowed.


• Discuss how to be a good neighbor.

Paperwork

• Complete weekly case notes.


• Complete quarterly reviews.


• Update your student list on the server each week.


• Complete HMIS data if applicable.


• Additional paperwork requirements many vary depending on the needs of each program

Safety

• Identify and report safety hazards to your supervisor.


• Report any work place accidents to your supervisor immediately.


• Update your student list on the server as the case load changes.

Milieu Management

• Keep work area uncluttered and organized.


• Facilitate a calm work space and student meeting space.


• Be welcoming and engaged with every student that comes into the office.


• Ensure that students know drop-in appointments availability.


• Identify potential crisis situations, and avert the crisis if possible.


• Facilitate groups as needed.

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

Assistive Technology Program Admin

(18 Hour Part Time; Non-exempt, Sick Leave only)

Send resume and cover letter to:

Assistive Technology Program Admin

Salary: $13/hour

Open until Filled. No calls for this position.

CRIL advocates and provides resources for people with disabilities to improve the quality of life and make communities fully accessible.

Job Summary: Under direction of the Program Director, the Assistive Technology Program Admin will support in the coordination, development, and Assistive Technology planning, assistance and services within the required geographic area.

Assistive Technology Program Admin Support and Outreach:

Assistive Technology support and outreach requires the support of the Assistive Technology Coordinator's in-depth understanding of the person being served and includes the provision of peer support, development of long term support that may be needed to ensure success, and provision of periodic follow-up services to ensure that information, analysis, and guidance are updated as new conditions arise.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide support of Assistive Technology counseling to consumers. The Assistive Technology Program Admin will support in the planning and assistance to persons with disabilities (and their families) who have identified Assistive Technology needs.


2. Assist in the development and coordination of consumer trainings and workshops that promote the principles of independent living and self-advocacy, including facilitating public forums relating to services provided.


3. Support in outreach efforts to persons with disabilities.


4. Work with Federal, State and private agencies and nonprofit organizations that serve persons with disabilities.


5. Meet with other Assistive Technology providers for coordination of services and training.


6. Model skills and advocate for the rights, equal treatment, and appropriate policies that effect persons with disabilities.


7. Assist in Assistive Technology loans per established contract standards to qualified individuals through the Device Lending Library Prgram


8. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Associates' degree or relevant field or two (2) years experience in rehab technology or assistive technology and certificated training.


2. Ability to successfully relate to and communicate with people with disabilities, their families, other organizations, agencies, volunteers, and consumers.


3. Knowledge of programs and services available to persons with disabilities, with emphasis on Assistive Technology.


4. Ability to be creative, using sound judgment in workload coordination and technical matters.


5. Ability to determine consumer needs and direct referrals to the appropriate resources.


6. Strong writing skills appropriate to progress notes, grant reporting, and appeals documents.


7. Basic computer skills, internet research capability, operation of standard office machinery and TTY.


8. Experience using Microsoft Office Suite programs.


9. Ability to cope with moderate to high levels of stress.


10. Self-motivated with good verbal, written, and organizational skills. Must be able to write clear letters and reports, and gather statistics.


11. Must be able to travel and have reliable transportation throughout CRIL's service area and outside the area to other parts of the state.

CRIL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Qualified applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Position: Program Director

Reports to: Executive Director and/or designee

Direct Reports: Four (4) manager-level direct reports with approximately twenty-five (25) indirect reports.

Classification: Exempt

Schedule:The Program Director should expect to work a minimum of 40 hours on-site or as many hours as required to complete the job. Position requires flexibility to work as well as on-call availability in the event of an emergency on weekends, before and after regular business hours (8:30 am to 5:00 pm).

Agency Overview: La Casa de las Madres (La Casa) is a California not-for-profit corporation established to provide services 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.

Our Mission:La Casa de las Madres’ mission is to respond to calls for help from domestic violence victims, of all ages, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We give survivors the tools to transform their lives. We seek to prevent future violence by educating the community and by redefining public perceptions about domestic violence.

Position Description: As part of the management team and under the direct supervision of the Executive Director, the Program Director is responsible for leading and managing domestic and intimate partner violence program services and support to women, teens and their children including where these services overlap and intersect with sexual assault, stalking, trafficking and other abuse. The Program Director will directly supervise program managers and coordinators responsible for service delivery at multiple locations including a confidentially located emergency shelter and community programs. Essential functions and primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Program Planning, Oversight and Evaluation:

• Lead the implementation of programs and delivery of services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year through effective management of agency resources.


• Develop work-plans by funding source (DOSW, MOH, HSA, CACFP, CalOES, foundations, etc.) and monitor program activities, regularly, to ensure activities are aligned and in full compliance with proposed services, objectives are met, and program staff is on track to meet goals.


• Attend, regularly, all relevant funding source meetings, trainings and events to stay current on contractual related matters.


• Contribute to strategic planning, oversight and development of all programming.


• Coordinate with Development and Finance Departments to prepare program budgets, financial and narrative, timely reports – demonstrating achievement – as required to public and private funding sources.


• Manage and analyze the collection of accurate client documentation and program service data in compliance with contract and grant reporting requirements.


• Develop, convene, manage and maintain effective community partnerships and when appropriate engage through Operational Agreements and/or Memorandums of Understanding.


• Identify best practices and create systems that ensure that services and programs are developed and implemented in accordance with public and private contract and funding source requirements, goals, objectives, outcomes and practices.


• Analyze client satisfaction and program effectiveness (internal tools/external trends), report findings to the Executive Director and develop new evaluation/feedback systems as needed.


• Provide 24-hour on-call coverage for emergencies of any kind either directly or through delegation.


• Special projects and other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Administrative and Human Resources:

• In consultation with the Executive Director, recruit, interview, hire, on-board and retain well qualified employees and consultants.


• Support managers to ensure knowledge and compliance with personnel policies and procedures for all employees, volunteers and consultants.


• Ensure that all program employees and consultants receive an appropriate orientation to the organization and the programs.


• Establish and implement a professional development plan to address employee experience and skill gaps and ensure that every direct service employee is qualified having completed 40 hours of state mandated specialized domestic violence counselor training as set forth in the California State Welfare and Institutions Code Sections 19290-18309.8 and the Evidence Code Sections 1037-1037.8.


• Supervise program staff through ongoing feedback, coaching, training, input and direction to sustain a positive work environment, high morale, inclusion and collaboration, ensure delivery of high quality programs and foster productivity and accountability.


• Oversee the implementation of daily operating procedures, safety protocols and administrative functions for shelter and community programs (red binder).


• Regularly engage with clients and stakeholders to gain community support and to welcome input for program improvement and enhancement.


• Lead program specific meetings, staff meetings and in-service trainings


• Serve as an active member of La Casa’s management team.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree (MA/MFT/MSW) 5 to 7 years of progressive senior level management and/or supervisory experience in a nonprofit setting.


• Will consider ten (10) plus years relevant work experience in lieu of an advanced degree.


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


• Proven ability to lead a team towards success and reach required goals and obligations on a consistent basis.


• Outstanding communicator (verbal and written) an aptitude for public speaking, training and partnership building.


• Proven track record of managing public and private grants and/or contracts for programs.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, etc.).


• Superior record with meeting deadlines and juggling multiple tasks and projects.


• Demonstrated ability to interface with high level departmental and community leaders, represent the agency and programs at local and statewide conferences, public hearings and other events.


• Must available to work including on-call availability in the event of an emergency on weekends, before and after regular business hours (8:30 am to 5 pm) for events, outreach activities, training and to meet program and administrative deadlines.


• Able to maintain confidential, accurate, and complete records including daily activities, monthly, quarterly and annual reports, etc.


• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job including lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing and walking up stairs (1 to 5 flights, multiple times a day).


• Clearance through fingerprinting (Live Scan) 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.


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


• Willing and able to commit to a 3-5 year tenure at La Casa de las Madres.

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledgeable about the dynamics of domestic/intimate partner violence including impacts and responses, types of abuse, the cycle of violence, and effects of exposure; safety planning, warning signs and escalation, addressing risk assessments; abusive vs. healthy relationships and understanding power-over vs. respect.


• Verifiable completion of state mandated 40 hour domestic violence counselor training.

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 – maintain confidentiality, 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.


• 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: Salary: Competitive - DOE. Excellent benefit package includes: Kaiser/HSA health plan, dental, life insurance, long term disability, employee assistance program, employee funded 403 (b) retirement plan and generous vacation plan. The Program Director position is a full-time, exempt position requiring flexibility that will include working evening and weekend hours.

How to apply: Qualified candidates should submit their resume and cover letter. The cover letter should describe your experience of and perspective on the following: 1) Your knowledge of domestic/intimate partner violence and/or homelessness and domestic violence; 2) Describe your management/supervisory style and what you like most about managing staff; 3) Your commitment to the mission of La Casa de las Madres. 4) Your salary requirement.

Email your application packet to: hr@lacasa.org incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Please no phone calls.

You may also submit your cover letter and resume via mail to:

La Casa de las Madres – PD

Attention: Human Resources

1269 Howard Street

San Francisco, CA 94103

Principals Only. We do not accept resumes from third parties and we will not pay fee to an agency. Any unsolicited resumes received will be considered the property of La Casa de las Madres and will be processed accordingly.

La Casa de las Madres is an Equal Opportunity Employer. La Casa de las Madres is committed to maintaining a culturally diverse workforce that reflects the make-up of the communities we serve. People of color, women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and survivors of domestic violence are encouraged to apply.

Huckleberry Youth Programs (HYP) is a community-based youth agency, providing a full spectrum of services to homeless, runaway, and other at-risk youth and families in San Francisco and Marin counties. Our programs are characterized by a commitment to community-based, collaborative services; attention to the urgency, complexity, and ever-changing nature of our clients’ needs; and recognition of the value and dignity of youth and their capacity to become healthy, productive adults. 

Our counseling program offers family and individual therapy as well as case management, groups and behavioral health classes. We strive to provide culturally relevant, high quality services in English and Spanish to youth (ages 11-24) and their families.Therapists are located at our health center, youth shelter, education program or juvenile justice program in San Francisco. Placement at schools or other community sites may occur as part of the positions. Counseling staff meet weekly for group supervision and/or staff meetings.  

The Outpatient Psychotherapist/Clinical Social Worker will be based at our 299 Kansas location in San Francisco. The primary responsibility of this position will be providing family and individual therapy to clients in Huckleberry’s HART Program. HART provides services designed specifically for youth ages 11-24 who are experiencing commercial sexual exploitation or who are at risk. HART acknowledges the strengths and struggles of youth who have experienced sexual exploitation. HART creates a safe space where youth are provided meaningful options with compassion and integrity in the hope they can heal and lead the lives they desire. HART is committed to a youth empowerment perspective and prioritizes youth choice. Youth are referred by county child welfare, Juvenile Probation, school staff, medical providers, by peers, and self-referred. Clinician will also maintain a small caseload of outpatient clients to supplement the caseload. Clinicians are expected to maintain a caseload that enables them to book at least twenty clients per week.   

OPPORTUNITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Psychotherapist will receive: 

● Weekly individual clinical supervision 

● Group supervision (3x/month + team meeting) 

● BBS hours if needed 

● Ongoing training and support in genuine learning environment 

● Agency commitment to addressing compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma 

● The opportunity to work with a wide range of clinical issues within a diverse client population   

Psychotherapist responsibilities will include:    

● Provide family and   individual therapy to adolescents and young adults. 

● Seek to reduce barriers to accessing mental health services, by demonstrating flexibility in approach and location   of services, 

● Demonstrate appropriate   knowledge and skill in conducting biopsychosocial assessments, evaluating and   responding to clinical risks, creating diagnostic formulations, developing   treatment plans and choosing and applying effective interventions to bring about   therapeutic change.      

● Develop rapport with youth   and families in a manner that demonstrates awareness of the impact of   sociocultural factors on experiences, values, learning and counseling needs.   

● Demonstrate ability to   engage and retain youth and families in services.       

● Demonstrate thorough   knowledge of legal and ethical issues and apply this vigilantly to clinical   practice. Consistently maintain appropriate boundaries with clients and   staff.      

● Perform accurate, thorough   and timely record-keeping and documentation.    

● Consistently work to advance clinical skills and knowledge of self and the clinical team by   actively engaging in group and individual supervision, pursuing training   opportunities and sharing knowledge.   

● Facilitate behavioral health groups or presentations as needed.   

COMPETENCIES:   

● Maintain   professional standards of performance, demeanor, and appearance at all times. 

● Perform   tasks and responsibilities in a thorough and timely manner in compliance with   agency policy and standards, and conform to scheduling requirements of this job   description and

program. 

● Maintain   a creative, team-building, cooperative approach to job performance and seek   to bring a constructive, problem-solving orientation to all tasks. 

● Maintain an awareness of the agency’s mission and work to promote the positive individual and social change goals it embodies. 

● Exercise discretion and professional judgment at all times in keeping with the responsibility carried personally and by the agency for the care and welfare of youth and families. 

● Actively strive to upgrade personal skills through engaging in appropriate professional training experiences. ● Strong   commitment to the well being of youth, social justice, and a positive youth   development and harm reduction approach.      

QUALIFICATIONS   

Required qualifications include: 

● A master’s degree in social work or counseling 

● A clinical license registered with BBS in pursuit of licensure 

● Criminal background check and TB test    

Preferred qualifications include: 

● Experience with adolescents 

● Experience with family therapy 

● Experience working with trauma or crisis populations 

● Ability to provide individual and family therapy sessions in Spanish  

● Experience with Medi-Cal documentation, currently AVATAR 

● Experience, awareness and knowledge of cultures of HYP clients and families   

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS:  

1. TB clearance


2. Valid CA driver’s license, clear DMV record, and reliable transportation.

SECURITY CLEARANCE:  

1. Must pass DOJ/FBI background check

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.   

HYP offers a generous benefit package:  http://www.huckleberryyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/2019-Benefits-Summary.pdf 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

Huckleberry Youth Programs is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal opportunity to its employees and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race; color; ethnic background; religion; gender; gender identity or expression; sexual orientation; national origin; ancestry; age; marital status; pregnancy, childbirth, or other related medical condition; disability, including HIV- related conditions; or status as a covered veteran. This policy applies to every aspect of employment, including but not limited to: hiring, advancement, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, compensation, benefits, training and working conditions.

FAIR CHANCE:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.  

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.

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.

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

1. Meet with trainees to assess needs and to develop a travel plan to meet those needs.


2. Provide instruction and assistance to assigned trainees on an ongoing basis.


3. Provide information and referral regarding local public transit resources throughout the Bay Area.


4. Prepare, implement, maintain and submit accurate independent transit plan for each trainee.


5. Collaborate with A.C. Transit, BART, San Francisco Bay Ferry, Capitol Corridor, and trainees regarding questions, issues or concerns.


6. Evaluate, prepare and maintain mandatory progress notes on trainees.


7. Write and submit monthly reports containing statistical information such as number of trainees served as well as type of service provided.


8. Perform regular follow-up with trainees.


9. Establish and maintain effective working relationship with trainers, trainees, etc.


10. Inform Supervisor of all relative issues.


11. Other duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience

1. Experience working with consumers with developmental and/or physical disabilities.


2. Must have experience and able to demonstrate using all public transit in the Bay Area including all travel related apps and websites from electronic devices.

Qualification Requirements

1. Above average oral and written communication skills.


2. Knowledge of all public transit in the Bay Area.


3. Effective time management skills.


4. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.


5. Ability to read, explain, discuss transit brochures and maps.


6. Must be an avid, independent transit user for the bay area.

CRIL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Qualified applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

www.crilhayward.org

Independent Living Coordinator - Tri-Valley

Full-Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday

(Benefited, non-exempt)

Location: Livermore

Send resume and cover letter to with note in Subject: Independent Living Coordinator - Tri-Valley

CRIL advocates and provides resources for people with disabilities to improve lives and make communities fully accessible.

Job Summary: This position reports directly to the Program Director and acts as an IL Generalist at the Tri-Valley branch office located at 3311 Pacific Ave, Livermore, CA 94550

We help people with disabilities achieve their independent living goals.

Supervised by: This position is under the supervision of the Program Director.

Positions Supervised: None.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Facilitate identification and development of independent living (IL) goals with each consumer. Provide opportunity for consumer to develop an Independent Living Plan (ILP).


2. Provide individual and group peer support while teaching IL skills to enable persons with disabilities and their families to develop their own support systems and to decrease isolation and increase/maintain a positive self-image.


3. Teach specific IL skills that focus on enabling consumers to develop assertive communication skills and problem solving abilities that allow the consumer to exercise self-advocacy effectively.


4. Input all required consumer data (all Intake, notes and indirect services information) into the CRIL’s consumer database. Reports are generated monthly.


5. Teach problem solving and other appropriate IL skills training to facilitate successful goal achievement by consumers.


6. Model skills and advocate for the rights, equal treatment, and appropriate policies that effect persons with disabilities.

OTHER SPECIFIC DUTIES:

1. Work with consumers will be generated predominantly through in-person office visits, home visits and other community-based activities.


2. Report to Program Director on work accomplished in the Tri-Valley area.


3. Must have reliable transportation to independently travel freely in the Tri-Valley area or other parts of Alameda County.


4. Deliver all needed core services (e.g., housing, personal assistance referral, information and referral, peer support, independent skills training, individual/systems advocacy, basic assistive technology and advocacy and support the encouragement of financial independence).


5. Refer to other CRIL staff or community agencies for additional services or follow-up, such as Assistive Technology I & R, Employment Services, Personal Counseling, etc.

MINIMUM EXPECTATIONS:

1. Develop local resources, network with other service providers, and outreach to the community.


2. Travel required in the Tri-Valley area and other parts of Alameda County as needed.


3. Complete and accurately maintain consumer records and statistics on time.


4. Supervise all volunteers and interns assigned to the Coordinator position.


5. Attend local community meetings, CRIL staff meetings, workshops, trainings and represent the interests of CRIL in a professional manner to improve the quality of services and/or information to consumers.


6. Coordinate and communicate on a regular basis with other CRIL staff to insure that consumer service needs are being met. Consult with and cross-train other CRIL IL Coordinators in area of specific duties.


7. Ability to manage own work load and juggle multiple tasks in a self-directed manner.


8. Execute other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. BA degree in education, psychology, social service or allied health field or AA with 2 years experience in counseling & IL skills training of persons with disabilities.


2. Demonstrated ability to teach and model the independent living philosophy with consumers and to incorporate it into everyday job performance.


3. Familiarity with different disability groups and disability issues and/or life experience with disability necessary.


4. Ability to exercise professional conduct in all facets of work.


5. Intermediate computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, database entry).


6. Reliable transportation and good driving record. Must maintain minimum insurance coverage as required by state law.


7. Good written and oral communication skills.


8. Personal experience with disability preferred.


9. Conversational in Spanish or Asian language or ASL preferred.

CRIL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Qualified applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

www.crilhayward.org

Huckleberry Youth Programs (HYP) is a critical provider of essential safety net services for high-needs youth and their families in San Francisco and Marin County. For over 50 years, HYP has developed and maintained prevention programs that promote the health and leadership of youth, and, as a result, divert youth from violence, crime and gang involvement, as well as other harmful behaviors, including running away, drug/alcohol abuse, risky sexual activities, and involvement in the juvenile justice system. The agency employs over 80 staff and operates on a $7.5 million annual budget. 

The Residential Counselor is a member of the Huckleberry House team that offers continuous 24-hour crisis intervention and resolution services and emergency shelter to youth between the ages of 11 and 17. Program goals are to mediate family crises, reunite youth with their families,  and empower youth to identify healthy life choices and develop positive decision-making skills.

In addition to wages set above, there is a $0.96/hr premium for those fluent in Spanish, Cantonese or Mandarin.

HYP also offers excellent benefits:  http://www.huckleberryyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/2019-Benefits-Summary.pdf 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Provision of house coverage includes:
   
   
   1. Direct supervision of the youth in the shelter, on outings in community, and during meetings and/or appointments in the community
   
   
   2. Conducting Intake assessments with youth, including interviewing parents, guardians, and/or other involved adults
   
   
   3. Crisis counseling for drop-in clients and families, housed clients and crisis phone clients
   
   
   4. Phone coverage, including answering and responding to incoming crisis, business information and referral calls
   
   
   5. Assist with case management: including referrals, collaboration with community partners, collaboration with House therapist and/or interns, research of potential services for clients and families
   
   
   
   


2. Supervision of housed clients as follows:
   
   
   1. Facilitate in-house groups and recreational activities
   
   
   2. Supervise clients in the daily schedule: including chores, educational time, recreational time, and mealtimes
   
   
   3. Supervise evening activities: including group time, homework time, mealtime, phone time, free time, and bed time prep  
   
   
   4. Supervise clients during morning activities: including wake up, school departure, and meal preparation
   
   
   5. Supervise clients on awake overnight shift: including regular bed checks and possible intakes
   
   
   6. Follow through with boundary setting and consequences
   
   
   7. Conduct “check-ins” with housed clients
   
   
   8. Assure that house rules and procedures are maintained at all times
   
   
   9. Follow all Community Care Licensing regulations, including those pertaining to medication distribution, meal preparation, and chemical storage
   
   
   
   


3. Knowledge of safety and emergency procedures as outlined in agency emergency procedures manual and program manual


4. Responsible for household maintenance, including;
   
   
   1. Maintaining a clean and safe facility: including some light cleaning and organizing of workspaces
   
   
   2. During awake overnight shift, complete the overnight checklist to ensure facility is prepared for next day
   
   
   3. Coordinating the arrangements for repairs and maintenance as instructed by the Program Director
   
   
   
   


5. Participate in daily client and weekly client reviews, weekly staff meetings, and other agency related meetings as directed by the Program Director


6. Provide emergency coverage, when necessary


7. Perform other duties related to this position, as directed by the Program Director

COMPETENCIES: 

1. Maintain professional standards of performance, demeanor and appearance at all times


2. Perform tasks and responsibilities in a complete and timely manner, complying with agency policies and standards and conforming to scheduling requirements of this job description and program


3. Maintain a creative, team-building, cooperative approach to job performance and seek to bring a constructive problem-solving orientation to all tasks


4. Maintain an awareness of the agency’s mission and work to promote the positive individual and social change goals it embodies


5. Exercise discretion and professional judgment at all times in keeping with the responsibility carried personally and by the agency for the care and welfare of youth and families


6. Actively strive to upgrade personal skills through engaging in appropriate professional training experiences

 REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. BA degree in Human/Social Services or Related field strongly preferred


2. Minimum one-year experience in working with adolescents in a residential setting and providing crisis services to youth and their families, strongly preferred


3. Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and awake overnights, required


4. Bilingual in Spanish/Cantonese/Mandarin preferred

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS:

1. TB and health clearance
   
   


2. Valid first aid certificate
   
   


3. Valid CA driver’s license & clear DMV record


4. 2 years driving experience

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must pass DOJ/FBI background check as required by Community Care Licensing 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:This position works at Huckleberry House. This role routinely includes driving and transporting youth. The position also includes the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Huckleberry House is located in San Francisco and is accessible by public transportation.    

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear and sit.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb stairs and use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools and controls. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

 

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.

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

For over 50 years, Huckleberry Youth Programs has partnered with Bay Area teens and families to overcome adversity. Huckleberry strengthens families and empowers young people with services that promote safety in times of crisis, physical and emotional health and well-being, social justice in communities facing inequality, and educational success. Join us!

The responsibilities of the Director of Marin Programs include overall planning, operation and development of Huckleberry Teen Health Program and Huckleberry Wellness Academy. The Director is responsible for oversight, supervision and management of program teams, contract/grant development and administration, program strategy, oversight of funding for these programs, and representation of the agency in Marin County. The Director of Marin Programs is accountable to the Executive Director and is a member of the agency’s Executive Team. The position main office is at the Montecito Plaza offices in San Rafael site location. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

1. Lead, direct, supervise and manage Huckleberry Teen Health Program, comprised of the mental health and health education teams, and Huckleberry Wellness Academy, a college pipeline program for underserved high school students.


2. Coordinate public, foundation, and corporation funding proposals with development staff and program teams.


3. Represent agency in various collaborations and partnerships.


4. Represent Huckleberry in interactions with Marin County departments and officials.


5. Provide support and supervision of Marin program director(s) and staff.


6. Share leadership of agency through agency's Executive Team.


7. Manage Huckleberry’s Marin facilities, including landlord and subtenant engagement. 


8. Execute other activities as assigned by the Executive Director.  

 QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. Advanced degree in Public Health, Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, Non Profit Administration or the equivalent


2. Minimum three years experience in management position of youth service agency, with responsibilities for program management and development


3. Successful experience in grant writing and administration


4. Successful experience providing services to diverse ethnic and socio-economic communities 


5. Familiarity with Marin community and Marin community services


6. Highly organized and ability to work with minimal supervision


7. Computer literate 

COMPETENCIES 

1. Maintain professional standards of performance, demeanor, and appearance at all times.


2. Perform tasks and responsibilities in a thorough and timely manner in compliance with agency policy and standards, and conform to scheduling requirements of this job description and program.


3. Maintain a creative, team-building, cooperative approach to job performance and seek to bring a constructive, problem-solving orientation to all tasks.


4. Maintain an awareness of the agency's mission and work to promote the positive individual and social change goals it embodies.


5. Exercise discretion and professional judgment at all times in keeping with the responsibility carried personally and by the agency for the care and welfare of youth and families.


6. Actively strive to upgrade personal skills through engaging in appropriate professional training experiences. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

1. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


2. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and use hands to find, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to drive a vehicle.


3. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. TB clearance


2. Valid CA driver’s license & clear DMV record


3. 2 years driving experience 

SECURITY CLEARANCE: 1. Must pass DOJ/FBI background check 

Competitive salary and excellent benefits:  http://www.huckleberryyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/2019-Benefits-Summary.pdf 

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

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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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