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  • Youth Specialist Supervisor Overnight

    Hathaway-Sycamores 3.9company rating

    Hathaway-Sycamores job in Altadena, CA

    JOB SUMMARY: Sycamores provides a spectrum of equitable mental health services through various programs to multicultural populations of all acuities. Although it serves a variety of consumers, the agency focuses primarily on providing care to low-income, high at- risk youth. The employee in this job oversees the operation and directs the Youth Specialists in a residential or community-based setting. The work requires knowledge of the policies, procedures, and regulations concerning residential youth care, as well as supervisory techniques, personnel policies, and procedures. The employee works within general methods and guidelines as required by the agency and contractual obligations and exercises considerable independent judgment to adapt and apply guidelines to specific situations. Starting Pay Range: $70,304 - $71,000 per year for Full-Time employment (starting pay will be based on previous work experience and educational background.) There will be an additional $4,160 per year overnight differential. Shift Schedule: Monday - Friday 10 pm - 6 am JOB QUALIFICATIONS Bachelors' degree required, Masters' degree preferred; AND At least two years' experience with Seriously Emotionally Disturbed ("SED") children; AND Maintains all required licenses and certifications. As this position requires the driving of company vehicles for crisis intervention, including the provision of urgent or emergency services, driving is an essential function of this position. Candidate qualifications therefore include: Valid California driver's license. Acceptable driving record as determined Agency policy. Proof of auto insurance meeting minimum coverage requirements. All candidates who are presented with a conditional offer of employment must satisfy a pre-employment background check, drug, and health screen. Sycamores is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Further, Sycamores is a Fair Chance employer and complies with California Government Code Section 12952, Employment Discrimination: Conviction History.
    $70.3k-71k yearly 13d ago
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  • Licensed Psychiatric Technician - Mobile Crisis Outreach Team

    Hathaway-Sycamores 3.9company rating

    Hathaway-Sycamores job in Altadena, CA

    JOB SUMMARY: Sycamores is partnering with the 988 mental health crisis hotline to provide support to people experiencing a mental health crisis. The 988 hotline will provide initial phone support to all callers and triage calls to the Sycamores Mobile Crisis Outreach Teams for in-person support. The Mobile Crisis Outreach Team responds 24/7, 365 days a year, broken down by flexible shifts. The Mobile Crisis Outreach Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) will respond, in person, to provide timely support including crisis stabilization, safety planning, assessment for danger to self/ others, and gravely disabled write 51/50 holds as needed and provide follow up support. Utilizing the Mobile Crisis Outreach Team van to respond to calls, this role co-responds with a MCOT Peer Support Specialist and is an integral part of the Sycamores larger Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) including close partnership with the 988-call center, police, sheriff, psychiatric hospitals and ambulance transport companies. The Mobile Crisis Outreach Department evaluates the individual experiencing a "mental health crisis" out in the field and takes measures to ensure the individuals safety (i.e., Evaluates if the individual requires involuntary hospitalization to ensure their safety). The MCOT LPT takes the lead on care coordination and works collaboratively with the MCOT Peer Support Specialist to coordinate care i.e., locate hospitals, ambulances, housing, etc.). The MCOT team responds to an individuals need for in person evaluation for safety within specified geographical area (i.e., Antelope Valley or San Fernando Valley or San Gabriel Valley). Starting Pay Range: $70,304 - $76,080 per year for Full-Time employment (starting pay will be based on previous work experience and educational background.) Shift Schedule: Sunday 1 pm - 11 pm, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 2 pm - 12 am JOB QUALIFICATIONS Licensed in the State of California as Licensed Psychiatric Technician required. Must maintain relevant licensure as a condition of employment. 2 + years of successful licensure and experience preferred. Attend and satisfactorily complete all trainings required by the Agency, federal, state and/or local regulations. DMH experience preferred. Maintains all required licenses and certifications. As this position requires the driving of company vehicles for crisis intervention, including the provision of urgent or emergency services, driving is an essential function of this position. Candidate qualifications therefore include: Valid California driver's license. Acceptable driving record as determined Agency policy. Proof of auto insurance meeting minimum coverage requirements. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The ability to physically manage and/or de-escalate consumers/residents. Frequent driving to various work site locations. Frequent/continuous intermittent standing/walking, occasional/intermittent sitting. Continuous use of bilateral upper extremities in fine motor activities requiring fingering, grasping, squeezing, griping, and forward reaching between waist and chest level. Reaching at or above shoulder level may be necessary. Bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, twisting, and climbing. Occasional/intermittent lifting and carrying objects/equipment weighing up to 25 pounds. Continuous use of near vision, hearing and verbal communication skills in handling telephone calls, interacting with consumers and co-workers and performing job duties. Requires physical presence in the office during shift when not in the field. Ability to practice physical intervention for safety of consumers according to training and policy. Ability to operate a motor vehicle. Frequent driving in the community with consumers. Filling up gas tank of agency van, as needed. All candidates who are presented with a conditional offer of employment must satisfy a pre-employment background check, drug, and health screen. Sycamores is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Further, Sycamores is a Fair Chance employer and complies with California Government Code Section 12952, Employment Discrimination: Conviction History.
    $70.3k-76.1k yearly 13d ago
  • Family Services Associate

    Pacific Clinics 4.3company rating

    Pasadena, CA job

    Who We Are: Pacific Clinics is California's largest community-based nonprofit provider of behavioral and mental health services and supports. Its team of more than 2,000 employees speak 22 languages and are dedicated to offering hope and unlocking the full potential of individuals and families through culturally-responsive, trauma-informed, research-based services for individuals and families from birth to older adults. The agency offers services in 18 counties including Alameda, Contra Costa, Fresno, Kings, Los Angeles, Madera, Orange, Placer, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Solano, Stanislaus, Stockton, Tulare and Ventura. Pacific Clinics Head Start and Early Head Start programs provide free early education and childcare for children from birth to age five and prenatal and parenting support for eligible families. Who We Serve: Pacific Clinics serves children, transitional age youth, families, adults, and older adults. We offer a full range of mental and behavioral health services, foster care and social services, housing, continuing adult education and early childhood education programs to Medi-Cal eligible individuals and families. Our diverse staff provides culturally and linguistically relevant services in over 22 languages to our region's culturally and ethnically diverse populations. We provide services in 18 counties across California. Pacific Clinics Head Start and Early Head Start programs provides services in center-based, home base and family child care provider homes, regardless of income. We teach children how to share emotions in a healthy way. What We Offer * The initial compensation for this position ranges from $24.11 - $26.66 per hour. * Actual offers will be determined by the candidate's creditable years of experience in conjunction with internal equity considerations and based on the organization's current compensation practices. * We Offer Medical, Dental & Vision benefits, retirement options, Flex Spending, EAP, and more! * Employee engagement and advocacy opportunities to advance our justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion agenda across our Agency and throughout the communities we serve * Benefits eligibility starts on Day 1! POSITION SUMMARY: This position provides comprehensive support to families, helping them identify and achieve their goals through a family-centered case management approach. Responsibilities include guiding families in creating and implementing Family Partnership Agreements, conducting family needs assessments, and overseeing child files, enrollment applications, recruitment efforts, resources, and referrals. Additionally, this role assists in completing child health requirements and other necessary screenings and assessments. As part of the broader social services network coordinated by Head Start/Early Head Start, this position contributes directly to program goals. Reassignment of caseloads and/or center locations may occur as necessary to meet program needs. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES: * Works with parents to develop family partnership agreements and carry out follow up plans. * Participates in in-service, workshops, conferences, and college courses to enhance skills. * Recruits prospective families and assists with enrollment process. Monitors attendance and does follow up accordingly. * Serves as a case manager, collaborating closely with local agencies to connect families with essential services and resources within the community. * Assists with the completion of the child health screening, other required screenings and assessments and is familiar with referral requirements. * Submits referrals for children and families as needed and documents all follow-up actions in COPA. * While respecting family confidentiality, shares information with teachers to ensure coordinated services that meet the needs of individual children and families. * Provides health, safety and family literacy activities to parents, as appropriate. * Collaborates with teachers and Family Child Care providers to encourage parent engagement, fostering opportunities for parents to participate as classroom visitors, volunteers, and active participants in family events. * Promotes effective community support for families by coordination and advocacy for services with community agencies. * Develops a working knowledge of community resources and partnership building in the community. Refers families for emergency or crisis assistance. * Coordinates or refers families to opportunities for continuing education, employment training and other employment services through formal or informal networking in the community. * Arranges for education and other appropriate intervention including opportunities for families to participate in counseling or to receive information on mental health, child abuse and neglect and domestic violence. * Attends parent/teacher conferences, as requested. * Assists teaching staff with Parent Committee meetings, and other parent activities. * Assists families in making the transition into and out of the Early Head Start/Head Start Program. * Performs data entry functions as necessary to keep files up to date. Uses COPA database to maintain all child and family required information up to date and accurately. * Submits reports as needed and requested, such as monthly summary tracking reports, follows up with families to determine if services received through referral met their expectations and circumstances. * Maintains and provides data for the annual Program Information Report (PIR). * Attends all workshops and meetings as deemed necessary by the immediate supervisor. * Attends all required staff and parent meetings and activities. * Positively promotes Head Start in the community. * Exhibits patience and tact when communicating with children, families, staff, management, referral sources and the public. * Reports to work on time and maintains reliable and regular attendance. * Models Pacific clinics' approach, mission and core values in all communication and correspondence. * Communicates effectively in a culturally competent and diverse consumer population and promotes favorable interaction with managers, co-workers, and others. * Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS: 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. ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS/INTERACTION: Initiate and maintain professional interactions and communication with Clinic's employees and/or others. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE/POSITION REQUIREMENTS: * Associate degree required, Bachelor's degree preferred in social work, human services, family services or a related field. If not the following requirement needs to be met: Per Head Start Performance Standards 1302.91(e), Child and Family Service Staff: Family services staff qualification requirements. Programs must ensure that staff who work directly with families on the family partnership process, and who were hired after November 7, 2016, have, within eighteen months of hire, at a minimum, a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or a related field. * Two (2) or more years of experience in social work, administration, or similar field. * Demonstrated understanding Head Start Performance Standards and local childcare licensing regulations. * Bi-lingual preferred (Spanish, Armenian, Chinese, Mandarin) * Must have good verbal/written skills. * Ability to work within deadlines and maintain time management skills. * Demonstrated ability to work in Windows environment (including MS Office, Excel,) and database (COPA preferred). * Must maintain DOJ, FBI, and Child Abuse Index Clearance. * Must possess current Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certification. * Must possess a valid California driver's license, reliable transportation and maintain an insurable driving record under the Clinics' liability policy. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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. * Travel time to make contact with families and agencies is required. * Some exposure to communicable diseases. * Travel/overnight may be required associated with attendance at conferences, meetings, and other duties. * Noise level in work environment may be moderate to loud. * Must be available, as requested, for a variety of evening and weekend meetings as well as social and community events. * May be required to lift up to 40 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Local travel within the community is required. SITE SPECIFICS: A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to job performance of the fundamental job duties. All duties and requirements are essential job functions. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her Manager and/or Supervisor.
    $24.1-26.7 hourly 60d+ ago
  • Marketing Specialist

    Pacific Clinics 4.3company rating

    Arcadia, CA job

    What We Offer ranges from $29.29 to $36.03 an hour. Salary is dependent on commensurate experience above the minimum qualifications for the role and internal equity considerations. The salary may also vary if you reside in a different location than the location posted. Benefits We Offer Benefits eligibility starts on day ONE! We Offer Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision benefits, Voluntary Life Insurance, Flex Spending, Health Savings Account, EAP, and more! Employer Paid Long-Term Disability & Basic Life Insurance 401K Employer Match up to 4% Competitive Time Off Plans (may vary by employment status) Employee engagement and advocacy opportunities to advance our justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion agenda across our Agency and throughout the communities we serve. Who We Are Pacific Clinics is the leading community-based nonprofit provider of mental health and substance use disorder services. For over 150 years, we have offered high-quality behavioral health, educational and support and social services at no cost to the individuals and families we serve. Reaching more than 100,000 Californians each year, Pacific Clinics offers hope through culturally responsive, trauma-informed and research-based care. Who We Serve Pacific Clinics offers comprehensive behavioral health services, support and social services and education services to individuals and families who are eligible for Medi-Cal across California. JOB SUMMARY: Schedule: Monday through Friday, from 9am to 5pm. The Marketing Specialist position plays a crucial role within Public Relations, a multidisciplinary department responsible for integrated communications, marketing, and brand positioning. Reporting to the Director of Marketing, this position is responsible for campaign coordination, social media management, podcast and content calendar management, as well as performing tasks across Pacific Clinics' priority programs. The ideal candidate is a hands-on executer who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, has a strong attention to detail and understands culturally responsive marketing for diverse communities. RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES Support the development of marketing campaigns across digital channels (social, SMS, search, sponsorships, etc.) and offline channels (print, outdoor, events, etc.) Create, schedule and monitor social media content that reflects Pacific Clinics' tone, values and strategic messaging. Will need to coordinate social content from other departments. Assist with producing social content, digital ads and print collateral for internal and external use. Coordinate with vendors for assistance with projects across web, advertising and live events. Draft and edit marketing copy for emails, blog posts, social graphics, web pages and other collateral with attention to accessibility and cultural relevance. Collaborate with program teams to surface testimonials, marketing needs and program/service updates. Work with designers to develop visual assets aligned with brand standards. Support occasional podcast and webinar-related logistics (e.g., talent coordination, asset creation, promotion.) Submit content for translation as needed. Assist with implementing basic SEO strategies on key services pages. Upload and tag assets in the agency's digital asset management system. Pull and report on campaign metrics using tools such as Google Analytics, Meta Business Suite, Linkedin and other dashboards. Monitor digital listings (Google Business Profiles, Yelp, etc.) and manage reviews and reputations. Maintain marketing calendar and content libraries. Assist in managing CRM contact lists. Assist with managing purchase orders, invoices and maintaining organized records of marketing contracts and expenses. Provide on-site or remote support for events and outreach activities. Stay informed on marketing trends and recommend improvements to processes or tactics. Attend editorial meetings, campaign planning sessions and cross-department check-ins as needed. Models Pacific Clinics' approach, mission and core values in all communication and correspondence. Communicates effectively in a culturally competent and diverse consumer population and promotes favorable interactions with managers, co-workers and others. Performs other duties as assigned. JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES Focuses on quality of work and accomplishes tasks by considering all of the areas involved. Continuously builds and leverages technical and professional expertise. Establishes and adheres to procedures to improve work and skills. Innovation and Change Management Adheres to the principles of ethical practices and values. Acts with integrity and is widely trusted. Is seen as a direct, truthful individual. Can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner. Maintains confidentiality. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum 3 years of related experience in marketing, communications or related fields. Demonstrate experience creating social media and digital content. Experience in event planning, marketing and related fields. Strong project and time management skills are a must. B.A. degree in marketing or communications is preferred but not required. Receives little instruction on routine work and general direction on new projects. The Specialist level is responsible for tasks that are moderate in scope and complexity as well as can exercise judgment within defined procedures and objectives. Comfortable with tools such as Canva, Google Analytics, Google Ads, Meta Business Suite, and Microsoft Office, as well as project management software such as Monday; Basic WordPress experience preferred. Salesforce experience is a plus. Familiarity with SEO best practices and basic HTML is a plus. Must be able to simultaneously manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations and tight timelines. A highly motivated, detail-oriented self-starter with a passion for excellence, capable of collaborating with a team and working in a fast-paced environment with a great deal of autonomy. Works calmly under pressure. A genuine interest in public affairs, behavioral health, early education and positively impacting the community. Must possess a valid California driver's license and maintain an insurable driving record under the Clinics' liability policy. Must be willing to travel across the state of California (5-10% per year) and work on weekends, evenings and extended hours during major projects and events. Experience in nonprofit, healthcare or education marketing. Bilingual fluency (e.g., Spanish, Armenian, Mandarin) is a plus. Experience working with underserved communities or Medi-Cal eligible population is a plus. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand or sit. The employee is required to use hands to produce records and/or documentation in manual or electronic format. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 5 pounds and occasionally move or lift up to 20 pounds. If attending an event, the employee may be required to assist with setup and staff a tradeshow booth or conference table. 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. LEVEL OF CONTACT WITH CHILDREN ✠Requires full background check and TB exam. DRIVING REQUIREMENTS Must possess a valid CA driver's license and insurance with two years' experience and maintain an insurable driving record under the agency's liability policy. TRAINING Needs to successfully complete all required agency training indicated for this position. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Equal Opportunity Employer We will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with ordinance 184652 Sec.189.04 (a) and San Francisco Police Code, Article 49. Section 4905.
    $29.3-36 hourly 60d+ ago
  • Home-Based Educators

    Pacific Clinics 4.3company rating

    Remote or Glendale, CA job

    Who We Are Pacific Clinics is California's largest community-based nonprofit provider of behavioral and mental health services and support. Our team of more than 2,000 employees speak 22 languages and are dedicated to offering hope and unlocking the full potential of individuals and families through culturally responsive, trauma-informed, research-based services for individuals and families from birth to older adults. Pacific Clinics Head Start and Early Head Start programs provide free early education and childcare for children from birth to age five and prenatal and parenting support for eligible families. Who We Serve Pacific Clinics serves children, transitional age youth, families, adults, and older adults. We offer a full range of mental and behavioral health services, foster care and social services, housing, continuing adult education and early childhood education programs to Medi-Cal eligible individuals and families throughout Alameda, Contra Costa, Fresno, Kings, Los Angeles, Madera, Orange, Placer, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Solano, Stanislaus, Stockton, Tulare and Ventura Counties. Pacific Clinics Head Start and Early Head Start programs provides services in center-based, home base and family child care provider homes, regardless of income. We teach children how to share emotions in a healthy way. What We Offer * The initial compensation for this position ranges from $22.72 - $24.05 per hour. * We Offer Medical, Dental & Vision benefits, retirement options, Flex Spending, EAP, and more! * Employee engagement and advocacy opportunities to advance our justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion agenda across our Agency and throughout the communities we serve * Benefits eligibility starts on Day 1! POSITION SUMMARY: The Home Educator is responsible for education, case management, and family advocacy to families in an assigned caseload by providing and linking families to comprehensive services including home visits and socialization activities. This position works with typically developing children and children with disabilities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES: * Provides each family on caseload with weekly 90-minute home visits in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards. * Provides family-centered services that facilitate child development, support parental roles and promote self-sufficiency. * Plans and provides a developmentally and linguistically appropriate curriculum and experiences in a manner appropriate to the ages, languages and cultures of children served. * Implements home-based education lesson plans and weekly programs for each family in accordance with each child's need, based on a method of observing and recording children's interests and current levels of functioning. * Assists families to support social and emotional development and provide positive guidance and discipline. * Ensures a well-run, purposeful program responsive to participant needs. * Screens, observes and documents children with parents as required. * Ensure an appropriate written Transition Plan for all children, six months before their third birthday; provide parents with training and information. * Works with the parent to develop an individual plan for her/his child to include goal setting based on identified needs, and activities to meet established goals (outcomes). * Schedules weekly home visits with families as required and on an as-needed basis and documents these events. Plans and carries out twice-a-month socialization experiences. * Assists parents to establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment for children that is positive, developmentally appropriate and experientially based. * Submits monthly progress reports to the supervisor as scheduled. * Submits monthly bills and reports to the corporate office in a timely manner. * Gathers and maintains individual, family and socialization data for documentation, ongoing assessment, evaluation and recordkeeping for successful individual and program planning. * Involves parents in the educational activities of the program: * to emphasize their role as the principal influence on the child's education and development; and * to assist parents to increase their knowledge, understanding, skills and experience in basic child development. * Serves as a single point of contact in assisting families in obtaining the services and resources needed. * Works as a team member with the other education staff, parents and Parent Committee members to develop a home-based curriculum that is meaningful and meets the individual and program needs. * Responsible for the weekly preparation of family curriculum plans, which includes objectives to be developed with parents. * Reports to work on time and maintains reliable and regular attendance. * Responsible for understanding Head Start Performance Standards and local childcare licensing regulations. * Models Pacific clinics' approach, mission and core values in all communication and correspondence. * Communicates effectively in a culturally competent and diverse consumer population and promotes favorable interaction with managers, co-workers and others. * Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS: 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. ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS/INTERACTION: Initiate and maintain professional interactions and communication with Clinic's employees and/or others. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE/POSITION REQUIREMENTS: * A.A./A.S. Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education (ECE), or related degree required, B.A./B.S. Degree preferred. * Must have some coursework in social work, human services, family services, and/ or counseling. * Must have knowledge and experience in Child Development, and early childhood education. * Knowledge in the following areas: the principles of child health, safety and nutrition; adult learning principles; and family dynamics. * Must maintain DOJ, FBI, and Child abuse Index Clearance * Must possess a current Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certification * Demonstrated ability to work in Windows environment (including Word and Excel). * Must possess a valid California driver's license and maintain an insurable driving record under the Clinics' liability policy. * Attends all required training and workshops that includes but is not limited to 15 hours of classroom focused professional development and methods that comply with applicable State and local laws for identifying and reporting child abuse and neglect. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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. * Occasional need to provide gentle physical restraint to children. * May be required to lift up to 40 pounds. * Some exposure to communicable diseases. * Noise level in work environment may be moderate to loud. * Travel/overnight many be required associated with attendance at conferences, meetings and other duties. * Work is typically performed in a classroom setting and some office work required. * Some evenings and weekend work may occasionally be required for events such as home visits, parent teacher-conferences, Parent Committee meetings, and social and community events. * Work typically takes place in the home of Head Start/ Early Head Start families in various neighborhoods and with varying housing conditions. Some work in an office and community settings for the socialization experiences are also locations where work is conducted. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Local business travel is required. SITE SPECIFICS: A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to job performance of the fundamental job duties. All duties and requirements are essential job functions. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her Manager and/or Supervisor.
    $22.7-24.1 hourly 60d+ ago
  • Manager, Clinical Program

    Pacific Clinics 4.3company rating

    Los Gatos, CA job

    Who We Are Pacific Clinics is California's largest community-based nonprofit provider of behavioral and mental health services and support. Our team of more than 2,000 employees speaks 22 languages. They are dedicated to offering hope and unlocking the full potential of individuals and families through culturally responsive, trauma-informed, research-based services for individuals and families from birth to older adults. Who We Serve Pacific Clinics serves children, transitional-age youth, families, adults, and older adults. We offer a full range of mental and behavioral health services, foster care and social services, housing, continuing adult education and early childhood education programs to Medi-Cal-eligible individuals and families throughout Alameda, Contra Costa, Fresno, Kings, Los Angeles, Madera, Orange, Placer, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Solano, Stanislaus, Stockton, Tulare and Ventura Counties. Compensation We Offer * The initial compensation for this position ranges from $93,767.64 - $115,322.37 per year. * Salary is dependent on commensurate experience above the minimum qualifications for the role and internal equity considerations. * The salary may also vary if you reside in a different location than the location posted. * 8% License Differential for LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, PsyD. and select Peer Certifications.* * 7.5% Bilingual Differential for qualified positions* * must meet company policy eligibility requirements. Benefits We Offer * Benefits eligibility starts on day ONE! * We Offer Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision benefits, Voluntary Life Insurance, Flex Spending, Health Savings Account, EAP, and more! * Employer Paid Long-Term Disability & Basic Life Insurance * 401K Employer Match up to 4% * Competitive Time Off Plans (may vary by employment status) * Employee engagement and advocacy opportunities to advance our justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion agenda across our Agency and throughout the communities we serve. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, some evenings JOB SUMMARY The Clinical Program Manager hires, develops, trains, manages, and retains clinical program staff and a clinical team(s) to ensure customer satisfaction and culturally competent service delivery. Functions as the liaison between team and community partners. Provides fiscal stewardship of team, acts as a bridge between fiscal and other departments. Ensures provision of high quality service by program staff consistent with the scope of practice applicable as a Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts as defined by Medi-Cal regulations and the California W&I Code. Works within the vision, mission and philosophy of the agency. RESPONSIBILITIES and DUTIES * Ensures effective coordination of services for youth and families with other providers, both internal and external, by supporting the development of constructive relationships and problem-solving barriers. * Develops, interprets and ensures consistent implementation of clinical program philosophy, objectives, standards, policies, procedures and practices. * Analyzes and integrates the use of outcome data to improve clinical service delivery within assigned team. * Ensures and monitors defined outcome achievement for youth and families, as well as satisfaction levels for youth, families, and referring workers and agencies. * Initiates and participates in organizational quality improvement efforts. Lead and/or delegate work groups to respond to program development needs. * Ensures compliance with all policy and procedures including adherence to all licensing, quality, IT, HR, compliance and regulatory standards . * Leads and manages change. * Proactively identifies potential conflicts; leads parties to consensus and develops same skills in direct reports. * Manages to ensure fiscally viable programming. * Ensures staff billable productivity and other revenue related activities meet or exceed revenue forecasts. * Ensures effective quality clinical services delivery for assigned youth and families. * Provides effective crisis and risk prevention and management. * Partners with county referring departments, agencies and the community to ensure comprehensive care. * Participates in staff development; hires, coaches, mentors, supervises, conducts direct field observations, trains, disciplines, and terminates. * Ensures clinical documentation and quality assurance meets both agency and payor standards, ensuring audit ready charts and continuous quality improvement. * Provides 24/7 availability as needed. Culturally responsive to internal and external customers, and ensures family voice. * Provides direct services to families and children, as support to the direct service staff, to ensure smooth delivery of service to assigned families and youth. * Provides outreach to the community including education about agency, program and general mental health and foster care topics. * Advocates for system change in relationship to agency service delivery philosophy. * Manages day-to-day operations including utilization of all administrative electronic systems, human, and other resources. * Performs other responsibilities as assigned, to support specific department/business needs JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES * Clinical Leadership * CQI/QA Projects * Encouraging customer focus * Leads team performance * Operational acumen 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 accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE * Master's Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Counseling, Psychology, or related field. * California licensure as LCSW, MFT, Ph.D. or LPHA eligible. * Five (5) years of direct clinical experience, including three (3) years experience in the area of children's mental health preferred. * Experience working with SED youth * Incumbents in Foster Care and Adoption Services require two (2) years adoption experience. Preferred Experience * Experience interfacing with County agencies. * Bi-lingual and/or bi-cultural knowledge and experience preferred. Equal Opportunity Employer We will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with ordinance 184652 Sec.189.04 (a) and San Francisco Police Code, Article 49. Section 4905.
    $93.8k-115.3k yearly 29d ago
  • Program Manager & Peer Support Specialist

    Hathaway-Sycamores 3.9company rating

    Hathaway-Sycamores job in Altadena, CA

    JOB SUMMARY: The City of West Hollywood intends to establish a 24/7/365 mobile support service, "West Hollywood Care Team" (Care Team) designed to rapidly respond to community members experiencing a behavioral health crisis and other unmet social service needs, within West Hollywood city limits. Care Team services may take place in private homes/apartments/condo units, schools, workplaces, or any other community-based location. Consumers served may include residents, both housed and unhoused, students, members of the local workforce and visitors. The City of West Hollywood is designing the Care Team to integrate with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH) network of Field Intervention Teams (FIT), which is the County's behavioral health crisis responder system served by Mobile Crisis Outreach Teams (MCOT) and Psychiatric Mobile Response Teams (PMRT). This position is "On Call and can fill in for colleagues who are unable to work their scheduled hours and / or gaps in a shift. This position is cross trained in two roles, Triage Program Manager and Peer Support. The Triage Program Manager will serve as the point of contact, for Sycamores, in working with the 988-call center, West Hollywood 911, West Hollywood Fire Dept., etc... In this role, the Triage Program Manager is responsible for working directly with staff and will dispatch teams (two Peer Support Staff) to the field for in-person evaluation. The Triage Program Manager will ensure that calls are dispatched based on acuity, data on calls are collected and logged, for agency outcomes (i.e., time for in person response, outcome of the call, number of calls, times and frequency of calls, geographical location of calls, length of evaluation, etc.). The Triage Program Manager will monitor the use of agency vehicles and will communicate out any maintenance / repairs that may be needed to the Assistant Vice President of Facilities. The Triage Program Manager will oversee and ensure that all staff follow the Sycamores Care Team workflows and policies. The Cares Peer Support Specialist has lived experience as a recipient of mental health services, and /or parent of a youth who has received mental health services, and/or houselessness and/or system involvement, and can utilize these unique personal, practical, valuable experiences, and first-hand insight to benefit the team and consumers i.e., Adults, Youth, Children and their families as well as the community. The Cares Support Specialist has expertise about the recovery process, symptom management, and consumers persistence to lead a satisfying life in society. Cares Peer Support Specialist is also responsible for providing stabilization interventions, advocating for client voice and choice, self-determination, and decision-making in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of treatment, rehabilitation, and support services. Cares Peer Support Specialist will provide consultation to consumers regarding community resources, crisis intervention, and available community services i.e., housing, mental health services, medical treatment, and substance abuse services. Starting Pay Range: $33.80 - $34.17 per hour (starting pay will be based on previous work experience and educational background.) Shift Schedule: On-Call JOB QUALIFICATIONS B.A. in related field plus 1 year management experience preferred. Excellent consumer de-escalation skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills, creativity, flexibility, time management, and organizational skills. Proficient with Microsoft Word & Excel. Must have the ability to manage and work through conflict in a calm manner. Be at least 18 years of age. Be self-identified as having experience with the process of recovery from a mental illness or substance use disorder, either as a consumer of these services or as the parent, caregiver, or family member of a consumer. Be willing to share their lived experience. Have a strong dedication to recovery. Agree, in writing, to adhere to the Code of Ethics. Certification in peer support is preferred but not required. If not certified, upon hire successfully complete the training requirements for a peer support specialist and pass the certification examination or go through the grandparenting process to become certified. Maintains all required licenses and certifications. As this position requires the driving of company vehicles for crisis intervention, including the provision of urgent or emergency services, driving is an essential function of this position. Candidate qualifications therefore include: Valid California driver's license. Acceptable driving record as determined Agency policy. Proof of auto insurance meeting minimum coverage requirements. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The ability to physically manage and/or de-escalate consumers/residents. Frequent driving in the community with consumers. Frequent/continuous intermittent standing/walking, occasional/intermittent sitting. Continuous use of bilateral upper extremities in fine motor activities requiring fingering, grasping, and forward reaching between waist and chest level. Reaching at or above shoulder level may be necessary. Bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, twisting, and climbing. Occasional/intermittent lifting and carrying objects/equipment weighing up to 25 pounds. Continuous use of near vision, hearing, and verbal communication skills in handling telephone calls, interacting with customers and co-workers and performing job duties. Requires physical presence in the office during shift. Ability to practice physical intervention for safety of consumers according to training and policy. Ability to operate a motor vehicle. All candidates who are presented with a conditional offer of employment must satisfy a pre-employment background check, drug, and health screen. Sycamores is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Further, Sycamores is a Fair Chance employer and complies with California Government Code Section 12952, Employment Discrimination: Conviction History.
    $33.8-34.2 hourly 60d+ ago
  • Lead LPS Overnight - Mobile Crisis Outreach Program Beamont

    Hathaway-Sycamores 3.9company rating

    Hathaway-Sycamores job in Beaumont, CA

    JOB SUMMARY: Sycamores is partnering with the 988 mental health crisis hotline to provide support to people experiencing a mental health crisis. The 988 hotline will provide initial phone support to all callers and triage calls to the Sycamores Mobile Crisis Outreach Program for in-person support. The Mobile Crisis Outreach Program will respond out to the community to provide timely support including crisis stabilization, safety planning, assessment for danger to self/others, and gravely disabled write 5150 holds as needed and provide follow up support. The Lead LPT or CADC II / III will provide support and leadership and support to the Mobile Crisis Outreach Program. The Lead LPS (LPT/CADCII/ CADC III) will work in close partnership with the 988-call center, Riverside / Los Angeles County Dispatch Center, police, sheriff, psychiatric hospitals, and ambulance transport companies will be important in this role. This is a direct service leadership position designed to provide hands-on coaching direction and guidance to other LPS and PSS within the program. In this role, the Lead LPS is responsible for working directly with staff in the implementation of best practices that are consistent with policies and the agency's treatment philosophy. Lead LPS provides administrative and leadership to members of the Mobile Crisis Outreach Program. The Lead LPS will be available for consultation during and following crisis calls as well as to fill in when back up is needed in the field. The Lead LPS Supervisor will mentor, lead identified crisis staff, be on-call, and represent the Mobile Crisis Outreach Program to external stakeholders and community resources. Lead LPS will have the knowledge/skills/abilities to provide leadership, teaching, and training. Starting Pay Range: $74,000 - $78,000 per year for Full-Time employment (starting pay will be based on previous work experience and educational background.) There will be an additional $8,320 per year overnight differential. Shift Schedule: Wednesday-Saturday 10:30 pm - 8:30 am JOB QUALIFICATIONS Must be Licensed Psychiatric Technician or CADC II / III in the State of California. Must have a minimum of 1 year of management experience preferred. Must be LPS certified or LPS eligible. 1 year post licensure with related supervisory experience and advanced LPS knowledge of best practices. Excellent consumer de-escalation skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills, creativity, flexibility, time management, and organizational skills. Must have the ability to manage and work through conflict in a calm manner. Ability to be an effective listener. Maintains all required licenses and certifications. As this position requires the driving of company vehicles for crisis intervention, including the provision of urgent or emergency services, driving is an essential function of this position. Candidate qualifications therefore include: Valid California driver's license. Acceptable driving record as determined Agency policy. Proof of auto insurance meeting minimum coverage requirements. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The ability to physically manage and/or de-escalate consumers/residents. Frequent driving to various work site locations. Frequent/continuous sitting with occasional, intermittent standing/walking. Continuous use of bilateral upper extremities in fine motor activities requiring fingering, grasping, and forward reaching between waist and chest level. Occasional/intermittent reaching at or above shoulder level. Occasional/intermittent bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, twisting, and climbing. Occasional/intermittent lifting and carrying objects/equipment weighing up to 25 pounds. Continuous use of near vision, hearing, and verbal communication skills in handling telephone calls, interacting with customers and co-workers and performing job duties. Requires physical presence in the office during standard business hours. Ability to operate a motor vehicle. All candidates who are presented with a conditional offer of employment must satisfy a pre-employment background check, drug, and health screen. Sycamores is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Further, Sycamores is a Fair Chance employer and complies with California Government Code Section 12952, Employment Discrimination: Conviction History.
    $74k-78k yearly 5d ago
  • Head Start Classroom Aide

    Pacific Clinics 4.3company rating

    Los Angeles, CA job

    Who We Are Pacific Clinics is California's largest community-based nonprofit provider of behavioral and mental health services and supports. Our team of more than 2,000 employees speak 22 languages and are dedicated to offering hope and unlocking the full potential of individuals and families through culturally responsive, trauma-informed, research-based services for individuals and families from birth to older adults. Pacific Clinics Head Start and Early Head Start programs provide free early education and childcare for children from birth to age five and prenatal and parenting support for eligible families. Who We Serve Pacific Clinics serves children, transitional age youth, families, adults, and older adults. We offer a full range of mental and behavioral health services, foster care and social services, housing, continuing adult education and early childhood education programs to Medi-Cal eligible individuals and families throughout Alameda, Contra Costa, Fresno, Kings, Los Angeles, Madera, Orange, Placer, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Solano, Stanislaus, Stockton, Tulare and Ventura Counties. Pacific Clinics Head Start and Early Head Start programs provides services in center-based, home base and family child care provider homes, regardless of income. We teach children how to share emotions in a healthy way. What We Offer Pay: The starting rate for this position is now $20.60 per hour. We Offer Medical, Dental & Vision benefits, retirement options, Flex Spending, EAP, and more! Employee engagement and advocacy opportunities to advance our justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion agenda across our Agency and throughout the communities we serve Benefits eligibility starts on Day 1! POSITION SUMMARY: The Classroom Aide works as a part of a team to assist in activities in the areas of the classroom as needed. This position works with typically developing children and/or children with special needs/disabilities. The position may be reassigned to various classrooms/centers as deemed necessary for program operations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES: • Assists classroom staff in all classroom activities, indoor and outdoor activities included in lesson plans. • Assists in developing materials and providing activities related to the cultural background of the children and families served. • Helps supervise at mealtime, feeding and/or eating with the children to encourage good nutrition and social skills. • Care for children in all daily caregiving routines including diapering/toileting, feeding, and napping. • Visually supervises children at all times and provides care and safety in both indoor and outdoor center environments. • Helps keep the classroom and its contents clean and orderly. • Assists the teacher in any aspect of the program as the need arises (e.g., at Family Nights, copying newsletters, preparing snacks, making phone calls, etc.). • Serves as a temporary substitute in the periodic absence of the assistant teacher or teacher. • Works with assigned children with disabilities. • Supports the work of the classroom staff and managers, supervisors in carrying out individuals plans for children with special needs. • With direction from professional staff, follows Individualized Education Program (IEP)/ Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) designed for children with disabilities. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE/POSITION REQUIREMENTS: • Must have 12 units in Early Childhood Education (ECE) from the core units Commission on Teaching Credentials (CTC)-equivalent to Child Development Associate (CDA). • Maintain current DOJ, FBI, and Child Abuse Index Clearance. • Current Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certification. • 6 (six) units of infant/toddler courses preferred. • Child Development Teacher Permit preferred. • Demonstrated ability to work in Windows environment (including Word and Excel). • Must possess a valid California driver's license and maintain an insurable driving record under the Clinics' liability policy. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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. • May be required to lift up to 40 pounds • Some exposure to communicable diseases. • Noise level in work environment may be moderate to loud. • Travel/overnight many be required associated with attendance at conferences, meetings and other duties. • Work is typically performed in a classroom setting and some office work required. • Some evenings and weekend work may occasionally be required for events such as home visits, parent teacher conferences, Parent Committee meetings, social and community visits. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Equal Opportunity Employer We will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with ordinance 184652 Sec.189.04 (a) and San Francisco Police Code, Article 49. Section 4905.
    $20.6 hourly 60d+ ago
  • Family Specialist I

    Pacific Clinics 4.3company rating

    Los Gatos, CA job

    Who We Are Pacific Clinics is California's largest community-based nonprofit provider of behavioral and mental health services and support. Our team of more than 2,000 employees speak 22 languages and are dedicated to offering hope and unlocking the full potential of individuals and families through culturally responsive, trauma-informed, research-based services for individuals and families from birth to older adults. Who We Serve Pacific Clinics serves children, transitional age youth, families, adults, and older adults. We offer a full range of mental and behavioral health services, foster care and social services, housing, continuing adult education and early childhood education programs to Medi-Cal eligible individuals and families throughout Alameda, Contra Costa, Fresno, Kings, Los Angeles, Madera, Orange, Placer, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Solano, Stanislaus, Stockton, Tulare and Ventura Counties. Compensation We Offer * The initial compensation for this position ranges from $28.48 - $35.02 per hour. * Salary is dependent on commensurate experience above the minimum qualifications for the role and internal equity considerations. * The salary may also vary if you reside in a different location than the location posted. * 8% License Differential for LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, PsyD. and select Peer Certifications.* * 7.5% Bilingual Differential for qualified positions* * must meet company policy eligibility requirements. Benefits We Offer * Benefits eligibility starts on day ONE! * We Offer Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision benefits, Voluntary Life Insurance, Flex Spending, Health Savings Account, EAP, and more! * Employer Paid Long-Term Disability & Basic Life Insurance * 401K Employer Match up to 4% * Competitive Time Off Plans (may vary by employment status) * Employee engagement and advocacy opportunities to advance our justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion agenda across our Agency and throughout the communities we serve. JOB SUMMARY Works within the vision, mission and philosophy of the agency. Within a team process, develops a strength based relationship with youth and care givers. Intervenes with maladaptive behaviors while developing the youths strengths and interests. Responsible for linking to community resources, and transferring skill sets to the care giver. Does whatever it takes to meet the needs of the family in a strength based approach while also working to preserve the family unit. Helps to create permanent connections for youth and families. May search, locate and engage family members for youth. Assists with transitioning kids to the lowest level of care. Works independently in the family's home and in a variety of community and/or treatment settings. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES 1. Provides direct services to youth and families. 2. Provides direct billable mental health services, documents in alignment with MediCal regulations and achieves set productivity expectations 3. Engages and builds alignment and relationships with parents, youth, and others in the normal course of working with the families. 4. Utilizes strengths of youth, families, and others to assist in the implementation and achievement of goals and outcomes. 5. Works with youth and family teams to support family driven, strength based planning and interventions. 6. Understands and take advantage of therapeutic opportunities in crisis situations. 7. Conducts observations regarding specific target behavior, track progress and modify plans with the family to support their intended identified outcome. 8. Assists teams in developing a hypothesis of function and underlying unmet need in an effort to develop individualized, strength based strategies and interventions that will result in positive behavior change. 9. Engages caregiver, family members and other natural supports in building youth specific parenting responses that support positive behavior change and overall family relationships. 10. Works in the community directly with youth and families to develop and implement safety and skill refinement plans. 11. Supports families in bridging to and or building on natural resources and accessing community based program supports that will continue support over time. 12. Develops resources within the community to serve children and families. 13. Assists youth and family teams to meet specific service needs (ie help develop strategy or resource specific to an identified need) and monitor outcomes. 14. Participates in family finding team activities by identifying family finding need, obtaining authorizations, creating teams, conducting searches and setting deadlines. Completes Connectedness Maps as needed. 15. Documents interactions and practices and maintain administrative expectations in a timely manner. 16. Meets and or exceeds all direct service expectations and documentation requirements. 17. Assists in developing program responses to needs identified across a number of youth and families where natural community resources are not available or appropriate. 18. Builds on individual strengths, concerns, and needs with balanced focus on the family as a unit. 19. Facilitates and/or co-facilitate, support, and model participation in healthy group dynamics within various settings including family homes, schools, parks and recreation centers, and treatment facilities; and provides an open forum for expression of feelings and ideas when appropriate. 20. Builds solid, cooperative, culturally responsive relationships with youth and families as well as community resources to assist with the planning, organizing, implementation and evaluation of appropriate activities to achieve family identified goals. 21. Performs other responsibilities, as assigned, to support department/business needs. JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES * Conflict Resolution * Documents clearly and accurately * Encouraging customer focus * Learning on the fly * Time management 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 accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE * High school diploma or GED. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * 1 year working with children * BA/BS in related field preferred HIGHLY DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS * Speak, read, and/or write another language is highly desirable. Equal Opportunity Employer We will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with ordinance 184652 Sec.189.04 (a) and San Francisco Police Code, Article 49. Section 4905.
    $28.5-35 hourly 60d+ ago
  • Family Partner I

    Pacific Clinics 4.3company rating

    Sacramento, CA job

    Who We Are: Pacific Clinics is the leading community-based nonprofit provider of mental health and substance use disorder services. For over 150 years, we have offered high-quality behavioral health, educational and support and social services at no cost to the individuals and families we serve. Reaching more than 100,000 Californians each year, Pacific Clinics offers hope through culturally responsive, trauma-informed and research-based care. Who We Serve: Pacific Clinics offers comprehensive behavioral health services, support and social services and education services to individuals and families who are eligible for Medi-Cal across California. Compensation We Offer The initial compensation for this position ranges from $21.00- $25.83 per hour. Salary is dependent on commensurate experience above the minimum qualifications for the role and internal equity considerations. The salary may also vary if you reside in a different location than the location posted. 8% License Differential for LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, PsyD. and select Peer Certifications. * 7.5% Bilingual Differential for qualified positions* *Must meet company policy eligibility requirements. Benefits We Offer Benefits eligibility starts on day ONE! We offer comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits, voluntary life insurance, flexible spending, health savings account, EAP, and more! Employer Paid Long-Term Disability & Basic Life Insurance 401K Employer Match up to 4% Competitive Time Off Plans (may vary by employment status) Employee engagement and advocacy opportunities to advance our justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion agenda across our Agency and throughout the communities we serve. JOB SUMMARY Works within the vision, mission and philosophy of the agency to provide support and coaching on specific skill sets for caregivers as well as to provide a parent perspective in a variety of settings. Supports the development of a shared understanding between individuals and groups based on the twelve principles of the agency service philosophy. Uses personal and professional life experiences to establish credibility and infuse hope for a better future, to demonstrate unconditional acceptance, and assist with problem solving. Supports the implementation of family friendly practices by providing a parent's perspective to the routine operations and development of programs. Provides consultation and training for staff and others to increase awareness and improve the effectiveness of parent-professional partnerships to meet the needs of families. Participates in program and community meetings to maximize parent voice, choice, access, and involvement throughout the service delivery process. Works directly with youth and adults. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Utilizes personal and professional life experience to provide peer support to parents and caregivers served by the program as appropriate. Provides parents and caregivers with information about the agency and the process and procedures, including the Family Partner I role to assist them. Participates in providing a variety of support services for parents/care givers (e.g.; family events, family activities, recognition events). Coaches families to make decisions and develop plans based on their needs, and to use their voice to direct treatment. Collaborates and participates in Child and Family team (CFT) meetings to ensure the parent and family members have access, voice and choice within process and to support the parent/caregiver's connection to the CFT members, as necessary. Identifies community connections for internal teams. Serves as consultant and supports shared understanding to ensure that family and providers understand each other's perspective and information. Provides non-judgmental, culturally informed support to parents and caregivers. Explores, identifies, and works to (re)establish natural support system as needed; identifies and links family with community connections and resources. Models and coaches effective coping techniques for parents and caregivers. Provides a caregiver's perspective in agency service support structures. Assists with the design and implementation of internal and external trainings about the parent perspective. Utilizes conflict resolution skills. Participates in continuous learning process as it relates to engaging youth and families. Maintains and manages schedule effectively in order to manage the needs of multiple families, meetings, external and internal customers. Produces and maintains accurate and timely documentation within agency standards. Holds staff accountable to service delivery principles related to the family voice, choice, access, pace and process, through sharing personal experience, engaging in team meetings and consultations with staff internally and externally. Participates in service improvement and development efforts. Participates in program and system meetings. Performs other responsibilities, as assigned, to support specific department/business needs. JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES Contributes to team performance Encouraging customer focus Personal disclosure Self-knowledge Standing alone 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 accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE High School diploma or GED required. Be able to articulate the experience and perspective of a parent/caregiver or relative of a child with complex needs involving mental health, child protective, or probation services. This ability is typically acquired as the primary caregiver of a child with complex needs. 3 years as a parent or caregiver of a special needs child. OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Therapeutic crisis intervention and Agency training. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Some college education is preferred. HIGHLY DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Speak, read, and/or write another language. Equal Opportunity Employer We will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with ordinance 184652 Sec.189.04 (a) and San Francisco Police Code, Article 49. Section 4905. 
    $21-25.8 hourly 34d ago
  • Call Center Specialist

    Pacific Clinics 4.3company rating

    Arcadia, CA job

    What We Offer ranges from $21 to $25.83 an hour. Salary is dependent on commensurate experience above the minimum qualifications for the role and internal equity considerations. The salary may also vary if you reside in a different location than the location posted. 7.5% Bilingual Stipend contingent upon Bilingual assessment completion. Benefits We Offer Benefits eligibility starts on day ONE! We Offer Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision benefits, Voluntary Life Insurance, Flex Spending, Health Savings Account, EAP, and more! Employer Paid Long-Term Disability & Basic Life Insurance 401K Employer Match up to 4% Competitive Time Off Plans (may vary by employment status) Employee engagement and advocacy opportunities to advance our justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion agenda across our Agency and throughout the communities we serve. Who We Are Pacific Clinics is the leading community-based nonprofit provider of mental health and substance use disorder services. For over 150 years, we have offered high-quality behavioral health, educational and support and social services at no cost to the individuals and families we serve. Reaching more than 100,000 Californians each year, Pacific Clinics offers hope through culturally responsive, trauma-informed and research-based care. Who We Serve Pacific Clinics offers comprehensive behavioral health services, support and social services and education services to individuals and families who are eligible for Medi-Cal across California. POSITION SUMMARY: Schedule: Monday to Friday, from 8:30am to 5pm Conducts telephone screening of callers to toll-free line. Arranges for eligible people to receive initial assessment at various Los Angeles County programs or provides referrals to other providers as needed. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Assists with follow-up on referrals from ACCESS Service & Referral Number. • Answers calls that come in to the center in a manner that is consistent with Agency values. • Assesses the needs of each caller including substance abuse related service needs. • Assists callers with making referrals to appropriate outside services. • Completes screening and registration forms. Collects and processes insurance information on all clients based on program's requirements. • Assists callers who are in need of immediate services due to a crisis situation and help stabilize the situation and arrange for on-site follow-up, if needed. • Maintains a log of all calls not tracked by the computer software. • Maintains working relationships with individuals inside the Agency and in the community. • Meets with supervisor and participates in scheduled team meetings/training. • Documents all services for Short-Doyle/Medi-Cal/Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) in compliance with funding source • Completes all documentation within the timelines established by the Program for service delivery. • Attends and participates in staff meetings to provide input towards program development and staff training. • Interacts with other internal programs, clinical/support staff and external sources such as school or community personnel as applicable. • Reports to work on time and maintains reliable and regular attendance. • Models Pacific Clinics' approach, mission and core values in all communication and correspondence. • Communicates effectively in a competent and diverse consumer population and promotes favorable interaction with managers, co-workers and others. • Performs other duties as assigned. 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. ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS/INTERACTION: Initiate and maintain professional interactions and communication with Clinic's employees and/or others. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE/POSITION REQUIREMENTS: • Bachelor of Arts degree or two (2) years related experience with chronically mentally ill populations and/or in social services related field. • Demonstrated experience and ability to relate to a culturally diverse clientele and staff. • Must demonstrate ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Familiar with Windows operating system, MS WORDS, EXCEL, email, etc. able to compose correspondence/notes and type up correspondence/notes using correct format and grammar. • Bilingual skill in the appropriate language for the Clinics' clients is highly preferred. • Experience providing services to consumers who have varied diagnostic backgrounds. Must possess a valid CA driver's license and insurance with two years' experience and maintain an insurable driving record under the agency's liability policy. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand or sit. The employee is required to use hands to produce records and/or documentation in manual or electronic format. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 5 pounds and occasionally move or lift up to 10 pounds. 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. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Local business travel is required. SITE SPECIFICS: A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to job performance of the fundamental job duties. All duties and requirements are essential job functions. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her manager and/or supervisor. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Equal Opportunity Employer We will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with ordinance 184652 Sec.189.04 (a) and San Francisco Police Code, Article 49. Section 4905.
    $21-25.8 hourly 39d ago
  • Employment Specialist II

    Pacific Clinics 4.3company rating

    Santa Fe Springs, CA job

    Who We Are: Pacific Clinics is the leading community-based nonprofit provider of mental health and substance use disorder services. For over 150 years, we have offered high-quality behavioral health, educational and support and social services at no cost to the individuals and families we serve. Reaching more than 100,000 Californians each year, Pacific Clinics offers hope through culturally responsive, trauma-informed and research-based care. Who We Serve: Pacific Clinics offers comprehensive behavioral health services, support and social services and education services to individuals and families who are eligible for Medi-Cal across California. Compensation We Offer The initial compensation for this position ranges from $21.00 - $25.83 per hour. Salary is dependent on commensurate experience above the minimum qualifications for the role and internal equity considerations. The salary may also vary if you reside in a different location than the location posted. 7.5% Bilingual Differential for qualified positions* * Must meet company policy eligibility requirements. Benefits We Offer Benefits eligibility starts on day ONE! We Offer Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision benefits, Voluntary Life Insurance, Flex Spending, Health Savings Account, EAP, and more! Employer Paid Long-Term Disability & Basic Life Insurance 401K Employer Match up to 4% Competitive Time Off Plans (may vary by employment status) Employee engagement and advocacy opportunities to advance our justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion agenda across our Agency and throughout the communities we serve. Who We Are: Pacific Clinics is California's largest community-based nonprofit provider of behavioral and mental health services and supports. Its team of more than 2,000 employees speak 22 languages and are dedicated to offering hope and unlocking the full potential of individuals and families through culturally-responsive, trauma-informed, research-based services for individuals and families from birth to older adults. The agency offers services in 18 counties including Alameda, Contra Costa, Fresno, Kings, Los Angeles, Madera, Orange, Placer, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Solano, Stanislaus, Stockton, Tulare and Ventura. Who We Serve: Pacific Clinics serves children, transitional age youth, families, adults, and older adults. We offer a full range of mental and behavioral health services, foster care and social services, housing, continuing adult education and early childhood education programs to Medi-Cal eligible individuals and families. Our diverse staff provides culturally and linguistically relevant services in over 22 languages to our region's culturally and ethnically diverse populations. We provide services in 18 counties across California. Program Type: Employment Services Population Served: 18-25 POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for providing employment preparation and job search skills training as well as job coaching to adults with psychiatric disabilities at off-site employment locations and program facilities. Performs any or all of the duties of a Case Manager. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Collaborates with Case Managers, Therapists, Team Leaders and Program Directors in assigned programs to facilitate the identification of consumers who are interested in and would benefit from employment services. Engages consumers and assess consumers' work readiness. Assists consumers with identifying barriers they may have to obtaining employment in the community. Collaborates with the consumer, the consumer's Case Manager, and other team members to develop and implement an employment plan that addresses overcoming the consumer's barriers to employment. Assists/coaches consumers in the development of job search skills, transportation arrangements, resume preparation, interviewing techniques and job retention skills. Facilitates Employee Empowerment Group and Job Seeking Skills Group on a weekly basis. Collaborates with the Job Developer in identifying potential consumers' employment sites. When appropriate, visits work site, observes actual work in progress and prepares analysis of work environment, job requirements and specific job tasks. Conducts groups in conjunction with program staff to reinforce positive work behaviors. Monitors all assigned employment placements at least semi-monthly with the approval of the employee and the employer; provides oversight and ongoing job support on and/or away from the job site. Provides ongoing support and job retention services to consumers who choose not to disclose their disability to their employer at non-worksite locations at the program or in the community. Maintains ongoing liaison with employers and supervisors, obtaining feedback regarding consumer performance; assists in resolving problems quickly and efficiently. Accompanies consumers to job fairs, interviews, work sites, etc. as needed. Keeps program staff informed about member performance and support needs and follows up to assure all issues are addressed. Maintains Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) documentation and charts and DMH documentation as required. Assesses consumers need for Department of Rehabilitation services and refers consumers to DOR when appropriate. Consults with the DOR counselors providing feedback and participating in developing employment plans as appropriate, including bi-weekly meetings. Works with Supervisor of Employment Services to meet DOR contract requirements. Performing any or all of the duties of a Case Manager, as needed. Maintains a caseload of consumers who have employment-focused goals and may have other mental health service or case management needs. Assists consumers to understand and overcome social and emotional problems as they relate to the work environment. Attends meetings as assigned, including monthly cross program employment meetings, service team meetings and staff meetings. Promotes the Clinics to the employers in order to increase opportunities for member. Develops and maintains accurate, complete and timely documentation of services provided to consumers; ensures compliance with Clinics policies and procedures, contract compliance, state licensing and other requirements; enters information in member records, gathers data and may prepares reports on for management use and decision-making. Develops and maintains skills in the employment field through seminars, workshops or other forms of training/education. Reports to work on time and maintains reliable and regular attendance. Models Pacific Clinics' approach, mission and core values in all communication and correspondence. Communicates effectively in a culturally competent and diverse consumer population and promotes favorable interaction with managers, co-workers and others. Performs other duties as assigned. 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. ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS/INTERACTION: Initiate and maintain professional interactions and communication with Clinic's employees and/or others. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE/POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelors Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or other related field preferred. Minimum three (3) years experience providing employment services for the mentally ill or demonstrated ability. Certificate in the Mental Health Worker Course highly preferred. Experience in coaching of individuals in supported employment. Demonstrated skills working effectively with the homeless and dually diagnosed population. Knowledge of mental health and employment community resources. Prior experience working in case-management, with the homeless or with individuals having chronic mental illness or similar work. General computer skills including Microsoft Office Software. Effective organization skills and ability to work with minimal supervision. Ability to work effectively as a team player. A working knowledge of the Psychosocial Rehabilitation model. Basic knowledge of public policies relative to member population and associated programs. Ability to demonstrate advocacy skills when appropriate. Effective verbal and written communication skills, bi-lingual skills in Spanish/English preferred. Ability to be flexible and work in a changing environment. Must possess a valid California driver's license and maintain an insurable driving record under the Clinics' liability policy. Required to obtain First Aid and CPR certification within first six months of employment and Non-Violence Intervention certification within first year of employment with Portals. First Aid and CPR certification must be maintained throughout employment with Portals. Ability to work effectively with diverse member population and amongst a diverse staff. Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed to fulfill program needs which may include weekends, evening, and holidays. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand or sit. The employee is required to use hands to produce records and/or documentation in manual or electronic format. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 5 pounds and occasionally move or lift up to 10 pounds. 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. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Community outreach and local business travel is required. SITE SPECIFICS: A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to job performance of the fundamental job duties. All duties and requirements are essential job functions. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her manager and/or supervisor. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Equal Opportunity Employer We will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with ordinance 184652 Sec.189.04 (a) and San Francisco Police Code, Article 49. Section 4905.
    $21-25.8 hourly 60d+ ago
  • Peer Support Specialist - Mobile Crisis Outreach Team

    Hathaway-Sycamores 3.9company rating

    Hathaway-Sycamores job in Altadena, CA

    JOB SUMMARY: Sycamores is partnering with the 988 mental health crisis hotline to provide support to people experiencing a mental health crisis. The 988 hotline will provide initial phone support to all callers and triage calls to the Sycamores Mobile Crisis Outreach teams for in-person support. The Mobile Crisis Outreach Team responds 24/7, 365 days a year, broken down by shifts. The Mobile Crisis Outreach Peer Support Specialist will respond, in conjunction with the MCOT clinician, to provide timely support including crisis stabilization, safety planning, community resources and provide follow up support. Utilizing the Mobile Crisis Outreach Team van to respond to calls, this role is an integral part of the Sycamores larger Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) including close partnerships with the 988-call center, police, sheriff, psychiatric hospitals, and ambulance transport companies. The Mobile Crisis Outreach Peer Support Specialist has lived experience as a recipient of mental health services, and/or houselessness and/or system involvement, and can utilize these unique personal, practical, valuable experiences, and first-hand insight to benefit the team and consumers i.e., Adults, Youth, Children and their families as well as the community. The Mobile Crisis Outreach Team Peer Support Specialist provides the MCOT with expertise about the recovery process, symptom management, and consumers persistence to lead a satisfying life in society. Mobile Crisis Outreach Peer Support Specialist is also responsible for providing care, advocating for client voice and choice, self-determination, and decision-making in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of treatment, rehabilitation, and support services. Mobile Crisis Outreach Peer Support Specialist will provide consultation to consumers regarding community resources, crisis intervention, and available community services i.e., housing, mental health services, medical treatment, and substance abuse services. The Mobile Crisis Outreach Department evaluates the individual in "crisis" out in the field and takes measures to ensure the individuals safety (i.e., If clinically necessary, the MCOT Peer Support Specialist works with the Clinician in locating hospitals, ambulances, coordinating care etc.…). The MCOT team responds to an individuals need for in person evaluation for safety within specified geographical area (i.e., Antelope Valley or San Fernando Valley or San Gabriel Valley). The MCOT team utilizes Sycamores vehicles to co-respond (two staff at a time) to provide added support and security measures. Starting Pay Range: $70,304 - $70,720 per year for Full-Time employment (starting pay will be based on previous work experience and educational background.) Shift Schedule: Sunday 1 pm - 11 pm, Monday - Wednesday 2 pm - 12 am JOB QUALIFICATIONS Be at least 18 years of age. Possess a high school diploma or equivalent degree. Be self-identified as having experience with the process of recovery from a mental illness or substance use disorder, either as a consumer of these services. Be willing to share their lived experience. Have a strong dedication to recovery. Agree, in writing, to adhere to the Code of Ethics. Certification in Peer Support is preferred but not required. If not certified, upon hire the peer support specialist must successfully complete the training requirements for a peer support specialist and pass the certification examination or go through the process to become certified. Maintains all required licenses and certifications. As this position requires the driving of company vehicles for crisis intervention, including the provision of urgent or emergency services, driving is an essential function of this position. Candidate qualifications therefore include: Valid California driver's license. Acceptable driving record as determined Agency policy. Proof of auto insurance meeting minimum coverage requirements. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The ability to physically manage and/or de-escalate consumers/residents. Frequent driving in the community with consumers. Frequent/continuous intermittent standing/walking, occasional/intermittent sitting. Continuous use of bilateral upper extremities in fine motor activities requiring fingering, grasping, and forward reaching between waist and chest level. Reaching at or above shoulder level may be necessary. Bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, twisting, and climbing. Occasional/intermittent lifting and carrying objects/equipment weighing up to 25 pounds. Continuous use of near vision, hearing, and verbal communication skills in handling telephone calls, interacting with customers and co-workers and performing job duties. Requires physical presence in the office during shift. Ability to practice physical intervention for safety of consumers according to training and policy. Ability to operate a motor vehicle. All candidates who are presented with a conditional offer of employment must satisfy a pre-employment background check, drug, and health screen. Sycamores is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Further, Sycamores is a Fair Chance employer and complies with California Government Code Section 12952, Employment Discrimination: Conviction History.
    $70.3k-70.7k yearly 60d+ ago
  • LPS Supervisor On-Call - Mobile Crisis Outreach Team

    Hathaway-Sycamores 3.9company rating

    Hathaway-Sycamores job in Altadena, CA

    Sycamores is partnering with the 988 mental health crisis hotline to provide support to people experiencing a mental health crisis. The 988 hotline will provide initial phone support to all callers and triage calls to the Sycamores Mobile Crisis Outreach teams for in person support. The Mobile Crisis Outreach Team will respond out to the community to provide timely support including crisis stabilization, safety planning, assessment for danger to self/ others, and gravely disabled write 51/50 holds as needed and provide follow up support. The LPS Supervisor will provide support and supervision to the Mobile Crisis Outreach Team and be an integral part of the Sycamores larger Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT). Close partnership with the 988 call center, Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, police, sheriff, psychiatric hospitals and ambulance transport companies will be important in this role. This is a direct service leadership position designed to provide hands-on coaching direction and guidance to supervisees within the program. In this role, the LPS Supervisor is responsible for working directly with staff in the implementation of best practices that are consistent with policies and the agency's treatment philosophy. The LPS Supervisor provides administrative and supervision to members of the Mobile Crisis Outreach Team. The LPS Supervisor will be available for consultation during and following crisis calls as well as to fill in when back up is needed in the field. The LPS Supervisor will supervise, lead identified crisis staff, be on-call, and represent the MCOT program to external stakeholders and community resources. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Supervisory and teaching or training skills STARTING PAY RANGE: $39 - $41 per hour (starting pay will be based on previous work experience and educational background.) JOB QUALIFICATIONS Must be Licensed Psychiatric Technician in the State of California. 3 years of management experience preferred. Must be LPS certified or LPS eligible. 2 years post licensure with related supervisory experience and advanced LPS knowledge of best practices. Excellent consumer de-escalation skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills, creativity, flexibility, time management, and organizational skills. Must have the ability to manage and work through conflict in a calm manner. Ability to be an effective listener. Maintains all required licenses and certifications. As this position requires the driving of company vehicles for crisis intervention, including the provision of urgent or emergency services, driving is an essential function of this position. Candidate qualifications therefore include: Valid California driver's license. Acceptable driving record as determined Agency policy. Proof of auto insurance meeting minimum coverage requirements. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The ability to physically manage and/or de-escalate consumers/residents/ Frequent driving to various work site locations. Frequent/continuous sitting with occasional, intermittent standing/walking. Continuous use of bilateral upper extremities in fine motor activities requiring fingering, grasping, and forward reaching between waist and chest level. Occasional/intermittent reaching at or above shoulder level. Occasional/intermittent bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, twisting and climbing. Occasional/intermittent lifting and carrying objects/equipment weighing up to 25 pounds. Continuous use of near vision, hearing and verbal communication skills in handling telephone calls, interacting with customers and co-workers and performing job duties. Requires physical presence in the office during standard business hours. Ability to operate a motor vehicle. All candidates who are presented with a conditional offer of employment must satisfy a pre-employment background check, drug and health screen. Sycamores is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Further, Sycamores is a Fair Chance employer and complies with California Government Code Section 12952, Employment Discrimination: Conviction History.
    $39-41 hourly 60d+ ago
  • Behavioral Specialist / Community Wellness Specialist - Community Based

    Hathaway-Sycamores 3.9company rating

    Hathaway-Sycamores job in Los Angeles, CA

    JOB SUMMARY: Sycamores provides a spectrum of equitable mental health services through various programs to multicultural populations of all acuities. Although it serves a variety of consumers, the agency focuses primarily on providing care to low-income, high at- risk youth. The role of the Community Wellness Specialist is to provide interventions that develop coping and problem-solving skills to promote safety and attachment and teach transference of those skills into the home, school and community. These interventions are provided to maintain youth at home or to transition youth to home and are developed within the child and family team process. Additionally, this is a position that is focused on wellness and building resilience through interventions, linkages, and referrals to appropriate community resources. Starting Pay Range: $21 - $25 per hour (starting pay will be based on previous work experience and educational background.) JOB QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or AA degree with one year of direct care experience required; two years of direct care experience preferred, OR Bachelor's degree plus one year of direct care experience preferred. Maintains all required licenses and certifications. As this position requires regular and flexible travel between various client locations, driving is an essential function of this position. Candidate qualifications therefore include: Personal, reliable vehicle for travel to various locations. Valid California driver's license. Acceptable driving record as determined Agency policy. Proof of auto insurance meeting minimum coverage requirements. Additional Requirements: Travel occurs primarily locally during the hours when services need to be provided; some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required in order to meet the needs of the families being served. Be part of a team who is passionate about providing excellent and quality services which consistently results in positive outcomes for the families and children we serve. An excellent candidate for this position would be an individual who has knowledge of behavioral interventions and has successfully implemented these interventions with youth who have had severe behaviors (e.g., physical aggression, verbal aggression, and defiance). Ability to work a non-traditional work schedule to meet family needs. May include weekends, holidays, early morning, and/or late evening hours. Ability to travel and work in the community and in the home environment. Have strong computer and typing skills to complete necessary documentation. Experience in a Residential Facility, Group Home or Probation is highly desired. Knowledge of resources in Service Area a plus. All candidates who are presented with a conditional offer of employment must satisfy a pre-employment background check, drug, and health screen. Sycamores is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. Further, Sycamores is a Fair Chance employer and complies with California Government Code Section 12952, Employment Discrimination: Conviction History.
    $21-25 hourly 35d ago
  • Substance Use Disorder Counselor II

    Pacific Clinics 4.3company rating

    Santa Fe Springs, CA job

    Compensation We Offer is $21.00 - $25.83 per hour. * Salary is dependent on commensurate experience above the minimum qualifications for the role and internal equity considerations. * The salary may also vary if you reside in a different location than the location posted. * 7.5% Bilingual Differential for qualified positions* * * Must meet company policy eligibility requirements. Benefits We Offer * Benefits eligibility starts on day ONE! * We Offer Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision benefits, Voluntary Life Insurance, Flex Spending, Health Savings Account, EAP, and more! * Employer Paid Long-Term Disability & Basic Life Insurance * 401K Employer Match up to 4% * Competitive Time Off Plans (may vary by employment status) * Employee engagement and advocacy opportunities to advance our justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion agenda across our Agency and throughout the communities we serve. Who We Are Pacific Clinics is the leading community-based nonprofit provider of mental health and substance use disorder services. For over 150 years, we have offered high-quality behavioral health, educational and support and social services at no cost to the individuals and families we serve. Reaching more than 100,000 Californians each year, Pacific Clinics offers hope through culturally responsive, trauma-informed and research-based care. Who We Serve Pacific Clinics offers comprehensive behavioral health services, support and social services and education services to individuals and families who are eligible for Medi-Cal across California. Program Type: Youth and Adult - Alcohol & Other Drugs Population Served: 12-100 Program Description: Registered Counselor to provide SUD assessments, group, and individual svcs to youth & adults Job Summary Under the general direction of the Program Director or Team Supervisor, the Substance Use Disorder Counselor facilitates implementation of integrated substance abuse services, provides individual, family and group services, develops and implements treatment plans, and monitors the progress and needs of clients with substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders, or substance use prevention needs. Responsibilities and Duties * Performs strength-based, person/family-centered, culturally competent services for persons with substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders, or those considered at-risk for developing a substance use disorder or co-occurring disorder. * Performs substance abuse screens, conducts collaborative treatment plans, provides on-going services, monitors progress, engages in relapse prevention planning and discharge planning. * Provides rehabilitative services to clients and/or their families which might include assistance in restoring or maintaining a client's functional skills, daily living skills, and/or social skills. * Provides counseling, trauma-informed care, and psychoeducation with individuals, families and groups. * Provides client, family, and community education on substance use, co-occurring disorders, and prevention. * Assists in providing information and referrals and linkage to available programs for more appropriate treatment, recovery support, aftercare and other supportive services. * Provides services in the office, home, school setting, and/or in the community to promote stabilization, and that are consistent with program and funding source contractual requirements. * Completes Client Treatment Plans, progress notes, and other Substance Abuse Prevention and Control (SAPC) required documentation within required timelines and that meet the standards of the SAPC, Medi-Cal, Pacific Clinics and its funding sources. * Completes billing expectations per Agency requirements and provides services consistent with program needs. * Works with the treatment team to provide appropriate coordinated care services to clients and their families, as well as working with community providers to assist clients in meeting goals. * Participates in staff meetings, case conferences, disposition meetings and collaborative treatment team meetings. * Reports to work on time and maintains reliable and regular attendance. * Drives Agency-provided or personal vehicle for consumers, staff and others, as needed. * Models Pacific Clinics' approach, mission and core values in all communication and correspondence. * Performs other duties as assigned. Job Specific Competencies * Performs professional and ethical responsibilities. * Communicates effectively in a culturally competent and diverse consumer population and promotes favorable interaction with managers, co-workers and others. * Works on a multi-cultural team sensitive to the cultural and linguistic needs of the clients and families served. 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. * The Substance Use Disorder Counselor II should be registered as an Alcohol and Drug counselor recognized by the Department of Health Care Services. * Minimum of 2 years' work Experience or BA or AA degree in related field Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand or sit. The employee is required to use hands to produce records and/or documentation in manual or electronic format. The employee must possess ability to ensure significant communication with the Clinics' community members. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 5 pounds and occasionally move or lift up to 10 pounds. 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. Level of Contact with Children May/will have supervised contact with children. Requires full background check and TB exam. Driving Privileges Required to drive agency vehicle. Must have clean MVR, appropriate insurance coverage, and attend agency driver training. * ------------------------------------ Equal Opportunity Employer We will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with ordinance 184652 Sec.189.04 (a) and San Francisco Police Code, Article 49. Section 4905.
    $21-25.8 hourly 60d+ ago
  • Facilitator I

    Pacific Clinics 4.3company rating

    Lynwood, CA job

    Compensation We Offer is $70,304 - $84,418.54 per year. * Salary is dependent on commensurate experience above the minimum qualifications for the role and internal equity considerations. * The salary may also vary if you reside in a different location than the location posted. * 7.5% Bilingual Differential for qualified positions* * * Must meet company policy eligibility requirements. Benefits We Offer * Benefits eligibility starts on day ONE! * We Offer Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision benefits, Voluntary Life Insurance, Flex Spending, Health Savings Account, EAP, and more! * Employer Paid Long-Term Disability & Basic Life Insurance * 401K Employer Match up to 4% * Competitive Time Off Plans (may vary by employment status) * Employee engagement and advocacy opportunities to advance our justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion agenda across our Agency and throughout the communities we serve. Who We Are Pacific Clinics is the leading community-based nonprofit provider of mental health and substance use disorder services. For over 150 years, we have offered high-quality behavioral health, educational and support and social services at no cost to the individuals and families we serve. Reaching more than 100,000 Californians each year, Pacific Clinics offers hope through culturally responsive, trauma-informed and research-based care. Who We Serve Pacific Clinics offers comprehensive behavioral health services, support and social services and education services to individuals and families who are eligible for Medi-Cal across California. Program Type: Wraparound Population Served: ages 5-21 Program Description: Wraparound is designed for high-risk children and adolescents with the most complex needs. These services aim to keep children and their families together through individualized services developed in a family-centered, team planning process. Services are provided at home and in the community. JOB SUMMARY Working independently in the family's home and a variety of community and/or treatment settings, Facilitator I coordinates services with an understanding of the complexity of each family while blending the clinical care of the youth with the facilitation of the life domain planning process. Provides cross-functional team facilitation to support and enhance the efforts of youth and their families/caregivers, system workers who are part of the support team, and other individuals in a variety of environments. Provides facilitation, assessment, and case management services including all related documentation for services planned and provided. Works independently, under limited supervision in family homes and a variety of community and/or treatment settings. Works within the vision, mission and philosophy of the agency. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES * Provides facilitation and coordination in the development of individualized services for youth and families. * Implements strength-based family centered methodology into planning and develops creative methods to ensure individualized culturally sensitive care. * Understands interactions of complex systems in the context of a family's life, service delivery structures and the community's resources. * Elicits, values and incorporates divergent perspectives in action plans and strategies in order to help youth stabilize in a placement and connect them with a permanent setting. * Participates with families as a complete unit with focus on individual strengths/concerns/needs. * Partners with parents of special needs children in order to ensure parent voice, choice and access. * Facilitates the development and refinement of effective reactive and proactive safety plans. * Provides leadership role in linking parents, youth and staff when a crisis arises. * Ensures the involvement of natural members with the Child and Family team. * Assists Family Specialists and other line personnel to develop strength-based interventions and strategies which include plans for transition to primary caregiver. * Provides meeting minutes to all Child and Family Team members and facilitates communication plans to support on-going inclusion and accountability of all team members. * Participates effectively in both internal and external multidisciplinary clinical teams. * Assesses and integrates internal and external customers' concerns, needs and expectations into planning process. * Organizes and presents clinical evaluation and initial treatment plans to staff and community partners and participates in service reviews. * Understands and implements funding policies/procedures and trains Child and Family Teams in stewardship practices. * Provides effective, therapeutic linkages with referral sources, collateral contacts, community resources and program staff. * Manages flexible schedule consistent with family and program needs. * Monitors effectiveness and efficiency of interventions with youth and families. * Demonstrates effective personal organizational systems for ensuring paperwork/information management accuracy and timeliness. * Performs other responsibilities, as assigned, to support department/business needs. JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES * Conflict resolution * Documents clearly and accurately * Encouraging customer focus * Leads team performance * Time management 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 accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE * Master's Degree (M.S./M.A.) in related field. * Experience serving individuals with complex needs including SED youth/families and/or youth residential settings. * Experience with the mental health, child welfare and/or juvenile probation systems. OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS * Availability to participate in 24-hour on-call program. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * MHRS and licensure eligibility. HIGHLY DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS * Speak, read, and/or write another language is highly desirable. * ------------------------------------ Equal Opportunity Employer We will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with ordinance 184652 Sec.189.04 (a) and San Francisco Police Code, Article 49. Section 4905.
    $70.3k-84.4k yearly 60d+ ago
  • Triage Program Manager (Part-Time) - Care Team

    Hathaway-Sycamores 3.9company rating

    Hathaway-Sycamores job in Altadena, CA

    JOB SUMMARY: The Sycamores Triage Program Manager for our Cares Teams is a management-level position responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating the overall program, human and financial resources associated with our agency Cares program. The City of West Hollywood intends to establish a 24/7/365 mobile support service, "West Hollywood Care Team" (Care Team) designed to rapidly respond to community members experiencing a behavioral health crisis and other unmet social service needs, within West Hollywood city limits. Care Team services may take place in private homes/apartments/condo units, schools, workplaces, or any other community-based location. Consumers served may include residents, both housed and unhoused, students, members of the local workforce and visitors. The City of West Hollywood is designing the Care Team to integrate with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH) network of Field Intervention Teams (FIT), which is the County's behavioral health crisis responder system served by Mobile Crisis Outreach Teams (MCOT) and Psychiatric Mobile Response Teams (PMRT). This position is designed to assist with the operations of Cares program. The Triage Program Manager will serve as the point of contact, for Sycamores, in working with the 988-call center, West Hollywood 911, West Hollywood Fire Dept., etc... In this role, the Triage Program Manager is responsible for working directly with staff and will dispatch teams (Peer Support) to the field for in-person evaluation. The Triage Program Manager will ensure that calls are dispatched based on acuity, data on calls are collected and logged, for agency outcomes (i.e., time for in person response, outcome of the call, number of calls, times and frequency of calls, geographical location of calls, length of evaluation, etc.). The Triage Program Manager will monitor the use of agency vehicles and will communicate out any maintenance / repairs that may be needed to the Assistant Vice President of Facilities. The Triage Program Manager will oversee and ensure that all staff are following the Sycamores Cares workflows and policies. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Supervisory and teaching or training skills. Starting Pay Range: $33.80 - $35.10 per hour (starting pay will be based on previous work experience and educational background.) Shift Schedule: Saturday - Sunday 6 am - 2:30 pm JOB QUALIFICATIONS B.A. in related field plus 1 year management experience required. Maintains all required licenses and certifications. Excellent consumer de-escalation skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills, creativity, flexibility, time management, and organizational skills. Must have the ability to manage and work through conflict in a calm manner. Ability to be an effective listener. Maintains all required licenses and certifications. As this position requires the driving of company vehicles for crisis intervention, including the provision of urgent or emergency services, driving is an essential function of this position. Candidate qualifications therefore include: Valid California driver's license. Acceptable driving record as determined Agency policy. Proof of auto insurance meeting minimum coverage requirements. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The ability to physically manage and/or de-escalate consumers/residents. Frequent driving to various work site locations. Frequent/continuous sitting with occasional, intermittent standing/walking. Continuous use of bilateral upper extremities in fine motor activities requiring fingering, grasping, and forward reaching between waist and chest level. Occasional/intermittent reaching at or above shoulder level. Occasional/intermittent bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, twisting, and climbing. Occasional/intermittent lifting and carrying objects/equipment weighing up to 25 pounds. Continuous use of near vision, hearing, and verbal communication skills in handling telephone calls, interacting with customers and co-workers and performing job duties. Requires physical presence in the office during standard business hours. Ability to operate a motor vehicle. All candidates who are presented with a conditional offer of employment must satisfy a pre-employment background check, drug, and health screen. Sycamores is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Further, Sycamores is a Fair Chance employer and complies with California Government Code Section 12952, Employment Discrimination: Conviction History.
    $33.8-35.1 hourly 59d ago
  • License Eligible Clinician On-Call - Mobile Crisis Outreach Team

    Hathaway-Sycamores 3.9company rating

    Hathaway-Sycamores job in Altadena, CA

    JOB SUMMARY: Sycamores is partnering with the 988 mental health crisis hotline to provide support to people experiencing a mental health crisis. The 988 hotline will provide initial phone support to all callers and triage calls to the Sycamores Mobile Crisis Outreach Teams for in-person support. The Mobile Crisis Outreach Team responds 24/7, 365 days a year, broken down by flexible shifts. The Mobile Crisis Outreach License Eligible Clinician will respond, in person, to provide timely support including crisis stabilization, safety planning, assessment for danger to self/ others, and gravely disabled. Write 51/50 holds as needed and provide follow up support. Utilizing the Mobile Crisis Outreach Team van to respond to calls, this role co-responds with a MCOT Peer Support Specialist and is an integral part of the Sycamores larger Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) including close partnership with the 988-call center, police, sheriff, psychiatric hospitals, and ambulance transport companies. The Mobile Crisis Outreach Department evaluates the individual experiencing a "mental health crisis" out in the field and takes measures to ensure the individuals safety (i.e., Evaluates if the individual requires involuntary hospitalization to ensure their safety). The MCOT License Eligible Clinician takes the lead on care coordination and works collaboratively with the MCOT Peer Support Specialist to coordinate care i.e., locate hospitals, ambulances, housing, etc.…). The MCOT team responds to an individual's need for in person evaluation for safety within specified geographical area (i.e., Antelope Valley, South Los Angeles or San Fernando Valley or San Gabriel Valley). Starting Pay Range: $39.25 - $41.07 per hour (starting pay will be based on previous work experience and educational background.) JOB QUALIFICATIONS Masters' Degree in related field required. License eligible in the State of California as LCSW, LMFT, LPCC or Psy. D/Ph. D required. Must maintain relevant licensure as a condition of employment. Attend and satisfactorily complete all training required by the Agency, federal, state and/or local regulations. DMH experience preferred. Valid California Driver License and a driving record acceptable to the Agency's insurance carrier. Ability to use agency vehicle with appropriate insurance for all transporting consumers and adhering to federal, state, and local motor vehicle safety standards when transporting children. Maintains all required licenses and certifications. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The ability to physically manage and/or de-escalate consumers/residents. Frequent driving to various work site locations. Frequent/continuous intermittent standing/walking, occasional/intermittent sitting. Continuous use of bilateral upper extremities in fine motor activities requiring fingering, grasping, squeezing, griping, and forward reaching between waist and chest level. Reaching at or above shoulder level may be necessary. Bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, twisting, and climbing. Occasional/intermittent lifting and carrying objects/equipment weighing up to 25 pounds. Continuous use of near vision, hearing, and verbal communication skills in handling telephone calls, interacting with consumers and co-workers and performing job duties. Requires physical presence in the office during shift when not in the field. Ability to practice physical intervention for safety of consumers according to training and policy. Ability to operate a motor vehicle. Frequent driving in the community with consumers. Filling up gas tank of agency van, as needed. All candidates who are presented with a conditional offer of employment must satisfy a pre-employment background check, drug, and health screen. Sycamores is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. Further, Sycamores is a Fair Chance employer and complies with California Government Code Section 12952, Employment Discrimination: Conviction History.
    $39.3-41.1 hourly 60d+ ago

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Hathaway-Sycamores Child & Family Services may also be known as or be related to HATHAWAY-SYCAMORES CHILD AND FAMILY, Hathaway Resource Center, Hathaway-Sycamores Child & Family Services, Hathaway-sycamores Child & Family Services, Pasadena Children s Training Society and Pasadena Children's Training Society.