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EMQ Children & Family Services is the largest provider of child and adolescent mental health services in California serving both the public and private sectors. Our headquarters is located 45 minutes from San Francisco in the heart of Silicon Valley, and since 1867 we have had a values-based commitment to care.
EMQ is a recognized leader in the development of new and
progressive models of care and services. Our continuum of care
consists of crisis intervention, outpatient treatment, intensive
outpatient/in-home services, school-based day treatment, short-term
intensive day treatment, short- and long-term residential treatment,
and intensive community-based wraparound services.
EMQ also has a commitment to its employees, and offers a competitive compensation package and an extensive benefits package including employer paid health, dental, vision, life, LTD insurance, a matching 401(k) program, and a very generous vacation plan. We are growing quickly and are pleased to offer the following career opportunities: Bilingual and bicultural applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for all positions.
Santa Clara County:
PLEASE SEND DETAILED COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO:
email: jobs@emq.org
EMQ Children & Family Services
(aka: Eastfield Ming Quong)
251 Llewellyn Avenue
Campbell, CA 95008
fax: (408) 364-4063
Human Resources (408) 364-4065
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Manager Outcomes & Evaluation
Position Description:
Under the supervision of the Director, Outcomes and Evaluation, maintains agency-wide outcomes data collection, protocols, and standards; insures integrity of agency-wide clinical outcomes databases; and coordinates agency-wide clinical data analysis. Manages the Outcomes and Evaluation staff. Oversees data collection, data entry, and performs data analysis. Provides technical assistance and support to agency programs in order to meet their needs to design and implement outcome and quality improvement studies. Trains and supports staff on the administration, application and clinical utility of outcome measures for clinical staff.
Qualifications:
A combination of education and experience equivalent to a Master of Arts or Science (M.A./M.S) in Behavioral or Social Science, Master of Science (M.S.) in Statistical Analysis or Mathematics, or related field. Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in clinical and/or research evaluation and data analysis.
Clinician
Position Description:
Working within the vision, mission and philosophy of the agency,
and under the general supervision of the Clinical Program
Manager, the incumbent is responsible for providing comprehensive
assessments, treatment planning, risk assessment, clinical
interventions, case management, coordination of therapeutic
activities in the community. Documentation and maintenance
of clinical records is completed per appropriate standards
and regulations.
Qualifications:
Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in MFT, Social Work, Marriage
Family Counselor, Clinical Psychology, or a closely related
field. Current enrollment or licensing of LLSW and/or LMFCC.
One (1) year of supervised clinical experience with children.
Licensed according to California state law (Welfare and Institutions
Code section 5600.2) or become licensed within the designated
time frame. Two (2) to three (3) years of clinical experience
with children preferred. Preferred training in domestic violence,
physical/sexual child abuse, and suicidal trauma with the
competency to maintain current knowledge related to state,
county, and local law. Self-defense training to react/respond
to harmful and violent physical situations preferred. Preferred
knowledge of local county rules and regulations from the Department
of Social Services or related division. Experience, knowledge,
skills, and abilities with culturally diverse populations
preferred. Bilingual communication skills in another language
preferred (i.e. Spanish and Vietnamese).
Facilitator
Position Description:
The Facilitator I is responsible for developing and coordinating
family-centered teams to meet the individualized needs of
children and families. This position is responsible for the
development of an integrated plan and leadership to ensure
implementation of services and supports to the child and their
family/caregiver that is responsive to concerns and builds
on strengths. Provides facilitation, assessment, and case
management services including all related documentation for
services planned and provided. The position provides an advanced
level of facilitation to support and enhance the efforts of
children and their families/caregivers, the system workers,
which are part of the support team, and other individuals
in a variety of environments. This position works independently
in the family’s home and a variety of community and/or
treatment settings. This position works directly with children
and adults.
Qualifications:
Master’s Degree, particularly Master of Arts (M.A.)
in a related field and 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.
Availability to participate in 24-hour on-call program. MHRS
and licensure eligibility preferred. Speak, read, and/or write
another language fluently is highly desirable.
Family Partner
Position Description:
First, the Family Partner provides peer support to parents
served by the program and assists them to successfully engage
with the wraparound process and staff. In general, peer support
is defined as using personal and professional life experiences
to establish credibility and infuse hope for a better future,
to demonstrate unconditional acceptance, and to assist with
problem solving. Secondly, the Family Partner serves as a
“values speaker”, specifically, but not limited
to providing a parent’s perspective in the routine operations
and development of the program. In this role, the Family Partner
uses personal and professional life experience to provide
consultation and training for staff and others to increase
awareness and improve the effectiveness of parent-professional
partnerships to meet the needs of families, and to participate
in program and community meetings to maximize parent voice,
choice, and involvement throughout the service delivery process.
Qualifications:
High School diploma or GED required.
Up to three (3) months of experience.
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.
Family Specialist (Part Time and Full Time
positions)
Position Description:
The Family Specialist is responsible for providing guidance,
services and support to children and their families/caregivers
in a variety of environments. This position works independently
in the family’s home and a variety of community and/or
treatment settings. This position works directly with children
and adults.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED. 1 year working with SED youth in
community-based settings preferred. Speak, read, and/or write
another language desirable (i.e. Spanish and Vietnamese).
Milieu Activity Therapist (On-Call, Part Time and
Full Time positions)
Position Description:
Under close supervision, the incumbent is responsible for
providing a therapeutic, healthy, and safe environment for
the children and families at EMQ.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED required. TCI training. TIER/Work/Outlook
proficiency California Department of Motor Vehicle: Certified
Driver’s training. Understanding of and ability to utilize
variety of therapeutic interventions when clients are approaching
crisis or are in crisis. Ability to plan strategic and effective
daily structured activities that give clients opportunity
to work on goals stated in their individualized treatment
plans. Ability to communicate effectively at various levels
with clients, parents, team members, supervisors, and outside
stakeholders such as school personnel, and to remain neutral,
always acting as a representative for clients and their families.
Strong interpersonal skills that allow one to form positive
and cooperative relationships with clients and their family
members. One (1) year of related experience with SED youth
and/or sheltered youth residential settings preferred.
Maintenance Worker II
Position Description:
Under general supervision, is responsible for any combination of following duties on physical plant projects, usually working in a utility capacity, by transferring from one task to another where demands require varied experience and abilities to work without close supervision in repairing and maintaining buildings, equipment, and machinery. Types of projects will include but are not limited to carpentry, electrical, basic mechanics, painting, construction, etc. The position will also be responsible for acting as a lead and ensuring the quality and productivity standards. The position will monitor processes to maintain the timely delivery of services. This position must be able to fully perform all the duties of the Maintenance Worker I (1) position.
Qualifications:
GED, High School diploma, or certification from a vocational school for a related area.
Minimum of three (3) full time years of working experience in the trades or performing similar duties that would have allowed for this scope in job function. Experience writing reports on a computer.
Addiction Prevention Counselor III
Position Description:
Under general supervision, implements the Addiction Prevention Services Program at designated schools and in family settings. Fulfills a leadership role in the collaboration and communication between the agency and assigned school. Provides highest level of prevention services to families.
Qualifications:
Master’s Degree (M.A./M.S.) in Mental Health or CAADAC ( California Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors) certification.
Three (3) years experience in related field. Strong Clinical and Counseling skills.
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Sacramento County
Contact Information:
PLEASE SEND DETAILED COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO:
email: jobs2@emq.org
EMQ Children & Family Services
(aka: Eastfield Ming Quong)
An Equal Opportunity Employer
8801 Folsom Blvd. Ste. 210
Sacramento CA 95826
fax (916) 388-6471
Human Resources: (916) 388-6316
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Clinical Director
Position Description:
Under general direction, manages multiple clinical programs. Assures regulatory requirements are met. Research, review and implement best practice principles. Develops and manages program budgets, assesses opportunities for program growth and potential funding resources. Interfaces with external community partners, agencies and county departments.
Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Counseling, Psychology, or related field.
Five (5) years direct clinical experience including three years experience in the area of children’s mental health.
Three (3) years of clinical supervisory experience. California licensure as LCSW, LMFT, Ph.D.
Clinical Behavior Analyst
Position Description:
Working in alignment with the values and clinical philosophy of the agency, under general supervision, the Clinical Behavior Analyst is responsible for providing comprehensive behavioral assessments, clinical interventions, and coordination of therapeutic activities with the primary mental health provider for youth who are referred for Therapeutic Behavior Services.
Qualifications:
Master’s Degree (M.A.) in Social Work, Marriage and Family Counseling, Psychology, or related field.
Licensed waived through registration with the BBS and working toward becoming licensed within the allotted time frame or Licensed by the State of California (Welfare and Institutions Code section 5600.2), preferred.Knowledge of applied behavioral analysis or equivalent skills. Ability to effectively engage children and caregivers in the development and implementation of treatment plans. Work and respond effectively in a fast paced, changing environment. Excellent writing and presentation skills. Ability to use a computer to complete documentation requirements.
Behavioral Specialist
Position Description:
Under the direction of the designated CPM, the Behavior Specialist I assists with projects which support the work of CPM’s, Program Supervisors, the Parent Involvement Coordinator, supporting program development and staff activities in the areas of positive behavioral intervention strategies and wraparound skills through training and coaching, as well as by providing direct service, as needed, to meet the needs of children and families.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Arts/Science (B.A./B.S.), preferred course of study in a human service field.
One (1) year experience working with SED children and their families or equivalent combination of education and experience in the human services field.
Community Development Specialist
Position Description:
Under general supervision, coordinates efforts to cultivate the most benevolent forces in the community, develops and cumulates resources and makes these available to families according to their individualized needs. These efforts are guided by principles which are strength-based, family-centered, and community-based and promote independence from the social service system. Outcomes will be measured by quantifiable increases in natural and community supports.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science (B.A. /B.S.). Three (3) to five (5) years experience or comparable experience. Understanding of wraparound model. Excellent marketing skills and knowledge of resources. Presentation skills.
Family Services Coordinator
Position Description:
The Family Services Coordinator is responsible for developing and coordinating family-centered teams to meet the individualized needs of children and families. This position is responsible for collaborating with the Facilitator II, Clinical Behavior Analyst or Clinical Program Manager in the development of an integrated plan that is responsive to individualized needs, while building on youth and family strengths. This position also involves the use of child and family team leadership that facilitates the implementation of needed services and supports.
Completes all related documentation for services planned and provided. The position provides coordination of the efforts of children and their family/caregivers, the system workers, and the family’s natural support providers.
This position works independently in the family’s home and a variety of community and/or treatment settings. This position works directly with children and adults.
Qualifications:
MHRS Certification eligibility;
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.
Previous experience in a Wraparound service setting.
Family Specialist
Position Description:
The Family Specialist I (1) is responsible for providing guidance, services and support to children and their families/caregivers in a variety of environments. This position works independently in the family’s home and a variety of community and/or treatment settings. This position works directly with children and adults.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED.1 year working with SED youth in community-based settings preferred. Speak, read, and/or write another language desirable (i.e. Spanish and Vietnamese).
Family Partner
Position Description:
First, the Family Partner I provides peer support to parents served by the program and assists them to successfully engage with the wraparound process and staff. In general, peer support is defined as using personal and professional life experiences to establish credibility and infuse hope for a better future, to demonstrate unconditional acceptance, and to assist with problem solving. Secondly, the Family Partner I serves as a “values speaker”, specifically, but not limited to providing a parent’s perspective in the routine operations and development of the program. In this role, the Family Partner I uses personal and professional life experience to provide consultation and training for staff and others to increase awareness and improve the effectiveness of parent-professional partnerships to meet the needs of families, and to participate in program and community meetings to maximize parent voice, choice, and involvement throughout the service delivery process.
Qualifications:
High School diploma or GED required.
Up to three (3) months of experience.
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. Therapeutic crisis intervention and Agency Wraparound training.
Good optical vision for vehicular driving, documentation, and trainings.
Basic computer word processing skills.
Diplomacy in resolving conflicts and integrating divergent perspectives.
NEVADA COUNTY
Clinical Program Manager
Position Description:
Working within the vision, mission and philosophy of the agency and programs, under limited supervision, develops, maintains, and manages clinical program staff and service delivery. Ensures provision of 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.
Qualifications:
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.
Bi-lingual and/or bi-cultural knowledge and experience preferred.
Incumbents in Foster Family/Adoption Program require two (2) years adoption experience.
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San Bernardino County
Contact Information:
PLEASE SEND DETAILED COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO:
email: jobs3@emq.org
EMQ Children & Family Services
(aka: Eastfield Ming Quong)
572 N. Arrowhead Ste. 200
San Bernardino, CA 92401
Human Resources: (909) 266-2703 Fax: (909) 266-2705
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Associate Director (Clinical)
PositionDescription:
Under the direction of the Clinical Director, the Associate Director’s duties are to lead the quality improvement effort program wide, coordinate clinical supervision and training of clinical supervisors and program managers, provide training, and provide clinical and administrative back up for the Director. Lead the quality improvement effort program wide, with particular emphasis on streamlining and increasing the efficiency of program procedures and processes (i.e. employee review process, salary planning, balancing staffing loads, quarterly systems meetings, etc.) Coordinate clinical program support and the clinical training of supervisors.Assist the Director with programmatic tasks and projects as required (i.e. annual report and budget).Train new Clinical Managers. Provide managerial support for Director (subset of direct reports to be reassigned). Provide clinical and administrative backup for Director. Work with entire Management Team to improve system relationships and bring an attitude of customer service to our work.Develop programs as working with training.Support programmatic training, including linking of training resources.Participate in county meetings and coordinating in service delivery. Maintain census.Other responsibilities, as assigned, to support specific department/business needs.
Qualifications:
Master’s degree (M.A./M.S.) required in a related field and three (3) to ten (10) years experience required. 2 yrs. Management experience, leadership principles, and clinical expertise preferred. Doctorate (Ph.D.) degree in related field preferred. Clinical licensure or waived status preferred.
Clinical Program Manager
Position Description:
Working within the vision, mission and philosophy of the agency and programs, under limited supervision, develops, maintains, and manages clinical program staff and service delivery. Ensures provision of 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.
Qualifications:
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.
Two (2) years of clinical supervisory experience, preferred. Three (3) additional years of direct service experience beyond the minimum may be substituted for supervisory experience.
Bi-lingual and/or bi-cultural knowledge and experience preferred.
Clinician I
Position Description:
Working within the vision, mission and philosophy of the agency, and under the general supervision of the Clinical Program Manager, the incumbent is responsible for providing comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, risk assessment, clinical interventions, case management, coordination of therapeutic activities in the community. Documentation and maintenance of clinical records is completed per appropriate standards and regulations.
Qualifications:
Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in MFT, Social Work, Marriage Family Counselor, Clinical Psychology, or a closely related field. Current enrollment or licensing of LLSW and/or LMFCC. One (1) year of supervised clinical experience with children. Licensed according to California state law (Welfare and Institutions Code section 5600.2) or become licensed within the designated time frame. Two (2) to three (3) years of clinical experience with children preferred. Preferred training in domestic violence, physical/sexual child abuse, and suicidal trauma with the competency to maintain current knowledge related to state, county, and local law. Self-defense training to react/respond to harmful and violent physical situations preferred. Preferred knowledge of local county rules and regulations from the Department of Social Services or related division. Experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities with culturally diverse populations preferred. Bilingual communication skills in another language preferred.
Facilitator
Position Description:
The Facilitator I is responsible for developing and coordinating
family-centered teams to meet the individualized needs of
children and families. This position is responsible for the
development of an integrated plan and leadership to ensure
implementation of services and supports to the child and their
family/caregiver that is responsive to concerns and builds
on strengths. Provides facilitation, assessment, and case
management services including all related documentation for
services planned and provided. The position provides an advanced
level of facilitation to support and enhance the efforts of
children and their families/caregivers, the system workers,
which are part of the support team, and other individuals
in a variety of environments. This position works independently
in the family’s home and a variety of community and/or
treatment settings. This position works directly with children
and adults.
Qualifications:
Master’s Degree 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. Availability to participate in 24-hour
on-call program.
Clinical Behavior Analyst I
Position Description:
Working in alignment with the values and clinical philosophy of the agency, under general supervision, the Clinical Behavior Analyst is responsible for providing comprehensive behavioral assessments, clinical interventions, and coordination of therapeutic activities with the primary mental health provider for youth who are referred for Therapeutic Behavior Services.
Qualifications:
Master’s Degree (M.A.) in Social Work, Marriage and Family Counseling, Psychology, or related field. Licensed waived through registration with the BBS and working toward becoming licensed within the allotted time frame or Licensed by the State of California (Welfare and Institutions Code section 5600.2), preferred.Knowledge of applied behavioral analysis or equivalent skills. Ability to effectively engage children and caregivers in the development and implementation of treatment plans. Work and respond effectively in a fast paced, changing environment. Excellent writing and presentation skills. Ability to use a computer to complete documentation requirements.
Behavioral Specialist
Position Description:
Under the direction of the designated CPM, the Behavior Specialist I assists with projects which support the work of CPM’s, Program Supervisors, the Parent Involvement Coordinator, supporting program development and staff activities in the areas of positive behavioral intervention strategies and wraparound skills through training and coaching, as well as by providing direct service, as needed, to meet the needs of children and families.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Arts/Science (B.A./B.S.), preferred course of study in a human service field. One (1) year experience working with SED children and their families or equivalent combination of education and experience in the human services field.
Community Development Specialist (part-time)
Position Description:
Under general supervision, coordinates efforts to cultivate the most benevolent forces in the community, develops and cumulates resources and makes these available to families according to their individualized needs. These efforts are guided by principles which are strength-based, family-centered, community-based and promote independence from the social service system. Outcomes will be measured by quantifiable increases in natural and community supports.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science (B.A./B.S.). Three (3) to five (5) years experience or comparable experience. Understanding of wraparound model.
Excellent marketing skills and knowledge of resources.
Presentation skills.
Family Specialist
Position Description:
The Family Specialist I (1) is responsible for providing guidance,
services and support to children and their families/caregivers
in a variety of environments. This position works independently
in the family’s home and a variety of community and/or
treatment settings. This position works directly with children
and adults.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED.1 year working with SED youth in
community-based settings preferred. Speak, read, and/or write
another language desirable (i.e. Spanish and Vietnamese).
Family Partner
Position Description:
First, the Family Partner I provides peer support to parents served by the program and assists them to successfully engage with the wraparound process and staff. In general, peer support is defined as using personal and professional life experiences to establish credibility and infuse hope for a better future, to demonstrate unconditional acceptance, and to assist with problem solving. Secondly, the Family Partner I serves as a “values speaker”, specifically, but not limited to providing a parent’s perspective in the routine operations and development of the program. In this role, the Family Partner I uses personal and professional life experience to provide consultation and training for staff and others to increase awareness and improve the effectiveness of parent-professional partnerships to meet the needs of families, and to participate in program and community meetings to maximize parent voice, choice, and involvement throughout the service delivery process.
Qualifications:
High School diploma or GED required.
Up to three (3) months of experience.
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.
Health Information Tech
Position Description:
Following agency policies and protocols, ensures that the agency’s clinical records are complete and maintained according to practice guidelines. The Health Information Technician is responsible for creating the chart at admission, monitoring, collecting and processing the closed chart within a specified time frame at discharge.
Qualifications:
High School diploma or GED required. Good verbal/written skills.
Basic computer literacy skills. Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities successfully with guidance. Ability to manipulate a keyboard, mouse, and knowledge of Microsoft Windows.
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Solano/Contra Costa
County
Contact Information:
PLEASE SEND DETAILED COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO:
email: jobs2@emq.org
EMQ Children & Family Services
(aka: Eastfield Ming Quong)
An Equal Opportunity Employer
8801 Folsom Blvd. Ste. 210
Sacramento CA 95826
Human Resources: (916) 688-6316 fax (916) 688-6471
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Social Worker
Position Description:
Under general direction, this position is responsible for ensuring that foster parents provide quality foster care, that the home is safe, and that all needs of the foster children are met. Incumbents work closely with children providing or arranging for therapy and supporting foster parents as necessary.
Qualifications:
Master’s degree (M.A.) in Social Work or Social Welfare; Psychology; Marriage, Child and Family Counseling, or Counseling Psychology from an accredited or state approved graduate school or equivalent experience that permits an exception by Community Care Licensing.
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Los Banos
Contact Information:
PLEASE SEND DETAILED COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO:
email: jobs@emq.org
EMQ Children & Family Services
(aka: Eastfield Ming Quong)
251 Llewellyn Avenue
Campbell, CA 95008
fax: (408) 364-4063
Human Resources (408) 364-4065
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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Los Angeles County
Contact Information:
PLEASE SEND DETAILED COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO:
email: jobs4@emq.org
EMQ Children & Family Services
(aka: Eastfield Ming Quong)
An Equal Opportunity Employer
815 N. El Centro Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90038
Human Resources: (323) 769-7137 fax (323) 463-1164
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Family Partner (Full Service Program) South L.A. in the City of Lynwood
The Family Partner provides peer support to parents served by the program and assists them to successfully engage with the Full Service Program process and staff. In general, peer support is defined as using personal and professional life experiences to establish credibility and infuse hope for a better future, to demonstrate unconditional acceptance, and to assist with problem solving.The Family Partner serves as a “values speaker”, specifically, but not limited to providing a parent’s perspective in the routine operations and development of the program. In this role, the Family Partner uses personal and professional life experience to provide consultation and training for staff and others to increase awareness and improve the effectiveness of parent-professional partnerships to meet the needs of families, and to participate in program and community meetings to maximize parent voice, choice, and involvement throughout the service delivery process. Provide new parents and caregivers with information about the agency and the wraparound process and procedures, including the Family Partner role to assist them to successfully engage. Learn the family’s story, culture, strengths, and concerns .Participate in Child and Family team meetings to ensure access, voice and choice within the wraparound process and to support the parent/caregiver’s connection to the CFT members, as necessary .Serve as bridge to ensure that family and providers understand each other’s perspective and information .Provide a consistent source of encouragement and hope and provide non-judgmental, unconditional support to parents and caregivers. Serve as a consultant to parents and caregivers throughout the wraparound process, on an as needed basis .Model effective coping techniques for parents and caregivers .Participate in providing a variety of support services for parents/care givers (e.g.; support groups, family activities, recognition events).Produce and maintain accurate and timely documentation .Provide consultation and training to staff regarding a parent’s perspective and lessons learned from life experience .Participate in CFT’s to observe and support team skill development and provide coaching to staff. Participate in service improvement and development efforts. Participate in program and system meetings. Qualifications: Valid Drivers License HS/GED 3 months experience working with children and families
Clinician I (OUTPATIENT) Hollygrove, Hollywood
The clinician is responsible for providing comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, risk assessment, clinical interventions, case management, and individual and family therapy in a variety of community-based environments. Documentation and maintenance of clinical records must be completed per Medi-Cal standards and regulations. Note: The Full-Service Partnerships program is an intensive treatment program designed to serve severely emotionally disturbed children between the ages of 0 -15. Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in MFT, Social Work, Marriage Family Counselor, Clinical Psychology, or a closely related field. Current enrollment or licensing of LLSW and/or LMFCC. One (1) year of supervised clinical experience with children. Licensed according to California state law (Welfare and Institutions Code section 5600.2) or become licensed within the designated time frame. Two (2) to three (3) years of clinical experience with children preferred. Preferred training in domestic violence, physical/sexual child abuse, and suicidal trauma with the competency to maintain current knowledge related to state, county, and local law. Self-defense training to react/respond to harmful and violent physical situations preferred. Preferred knowledge of local county rules and regulations from the Department of Social Services or related division. Experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities with culturally diverse populations preferred. Bilingual communication skills in another language preferred (i.e. Spanish and Vietnamese).
Family Finding Specialist I Hollygrove, Hollywood PART-TIME 20 hours per week
Hollygrove, a well respected children's services agency seeks a part-time temporary position for a family finding specialist. This is an exciting opportunity to participate in an innovative approach to helping foster youth achieve permanency through family search and engagement of their extended family members and other "fictive kin".
Research has shown that foster youth who are connected to a caring, committed, loving family member fare better in all areas of their lives. This program works closely with DCFS, the courts, CASA, attorneys, mental health providers and caregivers to engage the youth in the permanency process to learn more about their family heritage, cultural and spiritual heritage, family connections and other information vital to their development. Through this collaboration, we are able to locate and connect youth with caring individuals who are committed to them and able to provide legal or relational permanence. Bilingual Spanish preferred. Qualifications: High school diploma or GED, 1 year working with children. Current Drivers License.
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