Assistant or Associate Profession, Women's Spirituality Program, California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco, CA

Assistant or Associate Profession - Women's Spirituality Program

Posted on: February 12, 2015
Start date: July 1, 2015
Posted by: California Institute of Integral Studies

This is a half-time position

The Women's Spirituality program at the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) announces a half-time position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, effective July 1, 2015.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

California Institute of Integral Studies is an accredited institution of higher education that strives to embody spirit, intellect, and wisdom in service to individuals, communities, and the Earth. The Women's Spirituality graduate program at CIIS offers a transdisciplinary feminist and womanist approach to the study of spirituality and religion. Our curriculum incorporates scholarship from women's/gender studies, ethnic studies, religious studies, philosophy, and other related fields. We offer two degrees: an MA in Women, Gender, Spirituality, and Social Justice (WGS) and a Ph.D. in Philosophy and Religion with a Concentration in Women's Spirituality (WSE). We are the first MA and PhD program in the nation to integrate a study of the sacred feminine with an examination of contemporary social, political, and ecological issues. Faculty and students meet together to generate innovative ways to combine rigorous academic scholarship with the passionate pursuit of personal transformation, community healing, and social justice.

Our program is committed to resisting and transforming hierarchical systems that have been constructed on the basis of gender, race, class, religious identity, gender identity, ability, and nationality. Students are invited to examine issues of power and privilege within both spiritual traditions and societal institutions. They are also invited to view social and ecological justice work as forms of sacred practice. While we have an emphasis on the historical, political, and spiritual experiences of individuals and groups characterized as "women," we also recognize and include the experiences of other marginalized genders in our curriculum. We explicitly acknowledge the difficulties that arise from heteronormativity and transphobia in diverse spiritual traditions, and from dual or binary gender systems. We welcome individuals of all sexualities, gender identities, and gender expressions.

Courses are delivered in flexible formats, which include weekday, weekend, evening, and online courses. In addition to our residential option, we offer a semi-distance option that allows students to take up to 49% of their coursework online.

POSITION DESCRIPTION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Half-time CIIS core faculty members are responsible for teaching 9 units of graduate-level courses per year or their equivalent. Core faculty also advise students, serve on dissertation committees, and participate in CIIS faculty meetings and institutional committees. Core faculty are expected to stay engaged in academic production through publication, presenting at academic conferences, and other scholarly activities.

Because we are a relatively small program, all core faculty in the Women's Spirituality program are expected to contribute to administrative aspects of the program. The ideal candidate will have administrative experience in higher education and may be considered for the position of Program Chair when the position opens up. In addition, the candidate should have the ability to fill in for the current Chair during sabbaticals.

Candidates are to be conversant with current scholarship emerging from the fields of women's spirituality and women's studies and have research and teaching expertise in two or more of the following areas:

• Multicultural feminist spiritualities (e.g. womanist theory, theology/thealogy, Goddess studies).
• Contemporary feminist theory and its intersections with critical race theory, postcolonial and decolonial frameworks, and queer theory.
• Africana/African Diasporic, Indigenous, Latina/Chicana, and/or Asian and Pacific Islander frameworks and spiritualities.
• Ecofeminism, environmental justice, and related fields.
• Sacred arts, healing, and ritual.
• Women and world religions.
• An additional area of expertise related to our field (e.g. feminist psychology, gender-based violence, mythology, modern matriarchal studies).

Candidates should ideally have a Ph.D., college- or graduate-level face-to-face and online teaching experience, a record of publication, and expertise in the areas listed above. In addition, candidates should have experience teaching in a multicultural classroom (40%-50% of our students identify as people of color), strong facilitation skills, and a commitment to feminist pedagogy. Expertise in one or more methods of transformative dialogue (e.g. restorative justice, non-violent communication, or intergroup dialogue) would be particularly valuable.

Materials will be reviewed until the position is filled.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Our system only allows one upload per applicant per position. Please compile your documents into one upload.

To apply, please upload the following materials, as one document, to https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=12420851

1. Please send a cover letter and curriculum vitae.
2. Include a teaching portfolio (statement of teaching philosophy, sample syllabi, and teaching evaluations).
3. List contact information for three professional references.

CIIS is committed to providing an open, fair, inclusive, non-discriminatory environment for all individuals across differences of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, socio-economic status, ethnicity, age, physical ability, or medical condition. We seek to increase the presence, representation and inclusion of U.S. historically under-represented people of color, international, bilingual and bicultural students, faculty and staff; and, to provide an environment that will attract and retain individuals identified as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning and intersex (LGBTQQI).

Child Care Site Supervisor, YWCA Silicon Valley, San Jose, CA

Child Care Site Supervisor

Posted on: February 17, 2015
Posted by: YWCA Silicon Valley

Position: Child Care Site Supervisor

Department: Education and Empowerment

Accountable to: Jenniee Man, Child Care Director

Classification: Exempt, Salaried, management

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Accountability Framework

Responsible for being in compliance with child care licensing policies and procedures, corporate policies and procedures, and recommends improvements/changes to existing corporate policies to Director of Child Care. Follows operational procedures within area of work, and provides feedback on same to Director of Child Care. Receives support and supervision from Director of Child Care to ensure achievement of work in area of responsibility.

Purpose of Position

To ensure YWCA Silicon Valley delivers a high quality child care program through the delivery of high quality, culturally competent, research based STEAM curriculum.

A YWCA Child Care Site Supervisor must not fail to:

• Adhere to all licensing rules and regulations to ensure the safety and well-being of all children.
• To deliver care and curriculum in a safe and supportive environment.
• Participate in all training sessions
• Follow program and agency procedures and policies to maintain an organized and positive classroom experience for children.
• To be on-time and ready to engage with students in a timely and well-organized manner.

Competencies

• Integrity & Accountability
• Communication
• Cultural Awareness
• Team Work
• Self-Awareness & Emotional Intelligence
• Client-Centered Service
• Flexibility
• Commitment to Learning

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Client Service:

Child-related responsibilities:

• Treats each child with respect and interacts with children in a caring, nurturing, and positive manner, including assisting with child cleanliness.

• Provides positive reinforcement and encouragement for children.

• Disciplines children in a fair and positive manner.

• Conducts and documents health, safety, and emergency activities.

• Assesses and monitors children's needs, and works to support positive development of each child.

Parent-Related Responsibilities:

• Informs parents of child's daily behavior, activities, growth, etc.

• Works cooperatively with parents and teachers to support needs of each child.

• Greets and treats each parent with professionalism.

Standards of Performance:

• Self-evaluation and performance appraisal is completed on time within a 10 month period.
• Adheres to service schedule as set up by Child Care Director
• Attends all related training, orientations, and professional development delivered by the YWCA. Can demonstrate compliance with and application of information delivered at training and orientation sessions.
• Attendance at all Child Care Team meetings
• Ensures that all services/programs are delivered and documented in an appropriate manner.

Program Administration:

• Plans, implements, and supervises delivery of a quality child care program in accordance with the philosophy, policies, and procedures of the YWCA of Silicon Valley and the State of California Department of Community Care Licensing.
• Has primary responsibility for the following administrative functions:

Budget:

- Developing and maintaining center budget with Child Care Director in accordance with YWCA goals and center capacity.

- Collecting, receipting, accounting, and banking all parent fees.

- Purchasing center supplies.

- Completing all documentation and accounting of center income and expenditures, including monthly financial reports

Marketing:

- Developing and implementing an annual marketing plan with Child Care Director.

- Anticipating enrollment patterns and conducting marketing to maintain enrollment.

- Writing and distributing and monthly parent newsletter.

- Conducting professional marketing via telephone and walk-in contacts.

- Conducting center tours.

Enrollment:

- Maintaining a current waiting list.

- Conducting parent orientations.

- Enrolling children.

- Maintaining complete enrollment records for all children.

Environment:

- Establishing and maintaining an age and developmentally appropriate center environment.

- Maintaining appropriate materials and equipment to conduct program.

- Conducting annual inventory and developing annual purchasing plans.

- Maintaining center cleanliness and maintenance.

Program:

- Working with staff, parents, and children to develop an age and developmentally appropriate center program.

- Working directly with children as needed.

- Supervising center staff in delivery of child care services.

- Maintaining center health and safety procedures.

- Maintaining appropriate child management techniques.

- Conducting annual evaluation of program.

Staff:

- Conducting regular staff meetings at a minimum of one meeting per month.

- Working with staff to plan and carry out the center program.

- Conducting appropriate coaching, counseling and documentation of performance problems along with Child Care Director

- Scheduling staff to meet YWCA and licensing requirements.

- Working with staff to develop annual and monthly performance objectives along with Child Care Director.

- Working with staff to create individual staff development plans along with Child care Director.

- Completing required documentation for all staff.

Customer Service:

- Communicating regularly and effectively with parents.

- Maintaining positive working relationships with parents, landlord, schools, parent advisory groups, staff and colleagues.

- Providing services which meet parents' and families' needs.

- Providing information on additional resources that may assist families.

Parent Involvement:

• Provides leadership for parent involvement through parents group, family events, fundraising, participation in program activities with children and other appropriate activities as directed by Child Care Director.
• Participates in management team meetings.

Professional Leadership:

• Demonstrates professionalism in leadership and management of center and in program implementation.
• Continues education through participation in a minimum of one conference, training, seminar or course related to child care program and/or center management each year, in addition to YWCA training's.

Standards of Performance:

• Responds to emails within one business day (YWCA assigned email account)
• Completes weekly/monthly enrollment updates
• Ensures that student information management, Licensing, agency and programs standards, policies and procedures are followed without fail.

Additional Duties:

• Advance the mission, vision and values of YWCA Silicon Valley
• Identify and pursue opportunities for personal and professional development
• Supervises staff as necessary.
• Interfaces with public in a professional manner.
• Deals with immediate Center problems and issues including but not limited to:

1. Parent Concerns.
2. Answering and returning phone calls
3. Health and Medical emergencies
4. Dealings with Child Care Licensing

• Purchasing Center Supplies with Director approval.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Infant:

• 15 semester units (or equivalent quarter units) in ECE/CD, which must include:
  • Child Growth & Development
  • Child, Family & Community
  • Curriculum
  • Infant/Toddler Care & Development (3 units minimum)
  • Administration/Supervision (3 units minimum)
• 4 years' experience with children under the age of five.
• Willingness to become certified in First Aid and CPR

Preschool: 

• 15 semester units (or equivalent quarter units) in ECE/CD, which must include:
  • Child Growth & Development
  • Child, Family & Community
  • Curriculum
  • Administration/Supervision (3 units minimum)
• 4 years' experience in a child care center
• Willingness to become certified in First Aid and CPR

School Age: 

• 15 semester units (or equivalent quarter units) in ECE/CD and related fields, which must include
  • 3 units minimum in ECE/CD
  • 9 units may be in recreation, P.E., human services, psychology, or elementary education
  • Administration/Supervision (3 units minimum)
• 4 years' experience in a child care center

Willingness to become certified in First Aid and CPR

Desirable Qualifications:

• Demonstrated commitment and passion for YWCA Silicon Valley mission
• Demonstrated understanding of client-centric practices, anti-oppression and feminist-based approaches and cultural humility.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to lift/carry 30 pounds.
• Ability to drive self/supplies/equipment to school sites

Special Conditions of Employment-Employee must have:

• Valid TB Test
• Valid CPR/First Aid Certification (or ability to become certified)
• Fingerprint and background check
• Ability to be certified in all mandated association training including but not limited to: child abuse prevention, blood born pathogen, and mandated reporting.

HOW TO APPLY

Please forward resumes to: resumes@ywca-sv.org

Resident Advisor, Anti-Recidivism Coalition, Los Angeles, CA

Resident Advisor

Posted on: February 5, 2015
Application deadline: February 23, 2015
Start date: March 2, 2015
Posted by: Anti-Recidivism Coalition

The Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) mission is to reduce incarceration, improve the outcomes of formerly incarcerated individuals, and to build healthier communities. ARC seeks to accomplish this mission in a three-fold approach: (1) to advocate for fair and just policies that: reduce crime, decrease the use of incarceration, and serve the needs and well-being of formerly incarcerated people; (2) to provide supportive services and resources to those affected by the criminal justice system that improves outcomes; and (3) to build healthier communities by returning motivated, mentally prepared, and high character men and women from incarceration to neighborhoods to serve as ambassadors for change. In brief, ARC is a support network, a connection to services and support, and an advocate for just and fair policies.

SUMMARY

The Resident Advisor (RA) lives on site at the Anti-Recidivism Coalition/Step Up (ARC-SU) Housing Program in Sylmar, CA. The program is designe to provide housing to ARC members enrolled in college.The RA is the liaison between the building administration/management and the ARC-SU Housing residents: ensuring that issues arising from the residents to building management and vise versa, are communicated properly and addressed as needed. The RA is also responsible for the day to day implementation of ARC-SU housing policies, procedures and programs that ensure a well-managed, supportive environment for all residents, interacting with residents, all ARC-SU staff, Mission College personnel and building management on a regular basis.

DUTIES

Primary duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversee implementation of all programming aspects of ARC-SU housing initiative in Sylmar, Ca.
• Coordinate and work with the Program Manager and Life Skills Coordinators on programming, implementation and overall environment of resident life.
• Instruct new and existing tenants on house rules, maintenance/tenant responsibilities of their unit, the common areas, laundry room and recreational room.
• Organize and attend regular tenant meetings and gatherings.
• Meet regularly with ARC-SU housing staff (LSC and Program Manager) to ensure needs and support of residents are being implemented and addressed with a restorative justice approach and in line with the mission of the program.
• Communicate actively with ARC-SU housing staff on quality of life issues relating to tenants.
• Communicate with assigned Los Angeles County Probation and Parole officers to ensure that all requirements of tenants is being met with the least amount of disruption to the general community of our housing management partners.
• Develop relationships with neighborhood businesses to support resident members in procuring employment.
• Responsible for all building/unit keys/codes, distribution and reclamation when necessary.
• Coordinate timely inspection of units and common areas to ensure that all policies and protocols of the program are being properly adhered to, reporting any issues to building management for resolution.
• Communicate all issues related to tenants, with ARC-SU housing staff for assistance in fair resolutions.
• Support Life Skills Coordinators in developing and implementing a supportive mentorship program within the ARC-SU housing community.
• Collaborate with Mission College, YPI, CIS and other community partners in developing and implementing supportive services and opportunities for ARC-SU housing residents.
• Actively communicate regularly with each ARC-SU housing resident in a mentoring capacity.
• Actively pursue and complete continuing educational opportunities related to the responsibilities of RA, including but not limited to; workshops and classes as recommended by the Program Manager and/or ARC-SU Executive staff.
• Must be on-call for emergencies

QUALIFICATIONS

Two-three years previous management/leadership experience working as a team and supportive leader. Knowledge and experience working with formerly incarcerated individuals in a re-entry capacity. Good communication skills, computer knowledge/skills. Ability to problem solve in a restorative justice/supportive capacity. RA must have valid drivers license, personal vehicle/registration/insurance. RA must have active cell phone.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your resume, cover letter, and a list of three references (with contact information) to the Membership Services Director:

Email (preferred): jobs@antirecidivism.org

Please include your name and position applying for in the subject line.

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Regular Mail:

Anti-Recidivisim Coalition

Case Manager/Member Services Department

448 S. Hill Street, Suite 908 Los Angeles, CA 90013

Child Care Site Supervisor, YWCA Silicon Valley, San Jose, CA

Child Care Site Supervisor

Posted on: January 30, 2015
Start date: February 16, 2015
Posted by: YWCA Silicon Valley

Accountability Framework

Responsible for being in compliance with child care licensing policies and procedures, corporate policies and procedures, and recommends improvements/changes to existing corporate policies to Director of Child Care. Follows operational procedures within area of work, and provides feedback on same to Director of Child Care. Receives support and supervision from Director of Child Care to ensure achievement of work in area of responsibility.

Purpose of Position

To ensure YWCA Silicon Valley delivers a high quality child care program through the delivery of high quality, culturally competent, research based STEAM curriculum.

A YWCA Child Care Site Supervisor must not fail to:

• Adhere to all licensing rules and regulations to ensure the safety and well-being of all children.
• To deliver care and curriculum in a safe and supportive environment.
• Participate in all training sessions
• Follow program and agency procedures and policies to maintain an organized and positive classroom experience for children.
• To be on-time and ready to engage with students in a timely and well-organized manner.

Competencies

Integrity & Accountability

Communication

Cultural Awareness

Team Work

Self-Awareness & Emotional Intelligence

Client-Centered Service

Flexibility

Commitment to Learning

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Client Service:

Child-related responsibilities:

• Treats each child with respect and interacts with children in a caring, nurturing, and positive manner, including assisting with child cleanliness.

• Provides positive reinforcement and encouragement for children.

• Disciplines children in a fair and positive manner.

• Conducts and documents health, safety, and emergency activities.

• Assesses and monitors children's needs, and works to support positive development of each child.

Parent-Related Responsibilities:

• Informs parents of child's daily behavior, activities, growth, etc.

• Works cooperatively with parents and teachers to support needs of each child.

• Greets and treats each parent with professionalism.

Standards of Performance:

• Self-evaluation and performance appraisal is completed on time within a 10 month period.
• Adheres to service schedule as set up by Child Care Director
• Attends all related training, orientations, and professional development delivered by the YWCA. Can demonstrate compliance with and application of information delivered at training and orientation sessions.
• Attendance at all Child Care Team meetings
• Ensures that all services/programs are delivered and documented in an appropriate manner.

Program Administration:

• Plans, implements, and supervises delivery of a quality child care program in accordance with the philosophy, policies, and procedures of the YWCA of Silicon Valley and the State of California Department of Community Care Licensing.
• Has primary responsibility for the following administrative functions:

Budget

- Developing and maintaining center budget with Child Care Director in accordance with YWCA goals and center capacity.

- Collecting, receipting, accounting, and banking all parent fees.

- Purchasing center supplies.

- Completing all documentation and accounting of center income and expenditures, including monthly financial reports

Marketing

- Developing and implementing an annual marketing plan with Child Care Director.

- Anticipating enrollment patterns and conducting marketing to maintain enrollment.

- Writing and distributing and monthly parent newsletter.

- Conducting professional marketing via telephone and walk-in contacts.

- Conducting center tours.

Enrollment

- Maintaining a current waiting list.

- Conducting parent orientations.

- Enrolling children.

- Maintaining complete enrollment records for all children.

Environment

- Establishing and maintaining an age and developmentally appropriate center environment.

- Maintaining appropriate materials and equipment to conduct program.

- Conducting annual inventory and developing annual purchasing plans.

- Maintaining center cleanliness and maintenance.

Program

- Working with staff, parents, and children to develop an age and developmentally appropriate center program.

- Working directly with children as needed.

- Supervising center staff in delivery of child care services.

- Maintaining center health and safety procedures.

- Maintaining appropriate child management techniques.

- Conducting annual evaluation of program.

Staff

- Conducting regular staff meetings at a minimum of one meeting per month.

- Working with staff to plan and carry out the center program.

- Conducting appropriate coaching, counseling and documentation of performance problems along with Child Care Director

- Scheduling staff to meet YWCA and licensing requirements.

- Working with staff to develop annual and monthly performance objectives along with Child Care Director.

- Working with staff to create individual staff development plans along with Child care Director.

- Completing required documentation for all staff.

Customer Service

- Communicating regularly and effectively with parents.

- Maintaining positive working relationships with parents, landlord, schools, parent advisory groups, staff and colleagues.

- Providing services which meet parents' and families' needs.

- Providing information on additional resources that may assist families.

Parent Involvement

• Provides leadership for parent involvement through parents group, family events, fundraising, participation in program activities with children and other appropriate activities as directed by Child Care Director.
• Participates in management team meetings.

Professional Leadership

• Demonstrates professionalism in leadership and management of center and in program implementation.
• Continues education through participation in a minimum of one conference, training, seminar or course related to child care program and/or center management each year, in addition to YWCA training's.

Standards of Performance

• Responds to emails within one business day (YWCA assigned email account)
• Completes weekly/monthly enrollment updates
• Ensures that student information management, Licensing, agency and programs standards, policies and procedures are followed without fail.

Additional Duties:

• Advance the mission, vision and values of YWCA Silicon Valley
• Identify and pursue opportunities for personal and professional development
• Supervises staff as necessary.
• Interfaces with public in a professional manner.
• Deals with immediate Center problems and issues including but not limited to:

1. Parent Concerns.
2. Answering and returning phone calls
3. Health and Medical emergencies
4. Dealings with Child Care Licensing

• Purchasing Center Supplies with Director approval.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Infant:

• 15 semester units (or equivalent quarter units) in ECE/CD, which must include:
  • Child Growth & Development
  • Child, Family & Community
  • Curriculum
  • Infant/Toddler Care & Development (3 units minimum)
  • Administration/Supervision (3 units minimum)
• 4 years' experience with children under the age of five.
• Willingness to become certified in First Aid and CPR

Preschool: 

• 15 semester units (or equivalent quarter units) in ECE/CD, which must include:
  • Child Growth & Development
  • Child, Family & Community
  • Curriculum
  • Administration/Supervision (3 units minimum)
• 4 years' experience in a child care center
• Willingness to become certified in First Aid and CPR

School Age: 

• 15 semester units (or equivalent quarter units) in ECE/CD and related fields, which must include
  • 3 units minimum in ECE/CD
  • 9 units may be in recreation, P.E., human services, psychology, or elementary education
  • Administration/Supervision (3 units minimum)
• 4 years' experience in a child care center

Willingness to become certified in First Aid and CPR

Desirable Qualifications:

• Demonstrated commitment and passion for YWCA Silicon Valley mission
• Demonstrated understanding of client-centric practices, anti-oppression and feminist-based approaches and cultural humility.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to lift/carry 30 pounds.
• Ability to drive self/supplies/equipment to school sites

Special Conditions of Employment-Employee must have:

• Valid TB Test
• Valid CPR/First Aid Certification (or ability to become certified)
• Fingerprint and background check
• Ability to be certified in all mandated association training including but not limited to: child abuse prevention, blood born pathogen, and mandated reporting.

HOW TO APPLY

Email cover letter and resume to resumes@ywca-sv.org

Program Director, Supportive Housing for Transition-Age Youth, Fred Finch Youth Center, Oakland, CA

Program Director - Supportive Housing for Transition-Age Youth

Posted on: January 7, 2015
Posted by: Fred Finch Youth Center

What is the STAY Program?

The Supportive Housing for Transition Age Youth (STAY) program provides community-based mental health services to 18 – 25 year olds that are struggling with persistent and severe mental illness as well as homelessness. The primary objective of the STAY program is to support our Participants to become more stable in the community, which includes providing hands on assistance with accessing stable housing; developing effective life management skills and managing their mental health symptoms. Services are provided primarily in the Participants' natural environments, which can include communities such as East Oakland, Hayward, Berkeley, and San Leandro. The population served is diverse and includes African American, Caucasian, Latino, and Asian Pacific Islander young adults.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Program Director is responsible for the program's daily operations, including program oversight; coordination of training, hiring, termination, and direct or indirect supervision of all program staff, and interfacing with funders, governmental agencies, and community providers.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

Program Development: 1) Assumes responsibility for every aspect of the daily operations of the program; 2) encourages staff commitment to program values of a comprehensive team approach, which provides individualized, strength-based, culturally competent, needs-driven planning and services for participants and their families 3) establishes mechanisms to assure the quality of the program including documentation, standards of practice, and compliance with external regulatory agencies; 4) responsible for developing, implementing, and insuring compliance with program standards including but not limited to: outreach, intake, discharge, staff productivity, Medi-Cal, Utilization Review/Chart Review, MHSA, and other clinical best practice standards; 5) responsible for developing and managing budgets.

Community Development: 1) Acts as a liaison with community service providers in assuring that program conducts effective outreach and remains responsive to the community's needs without compromise to program intent; 2) facilitates meetings as needed with other agencies; 3) works closely with other TAY/youth-serving agencies to build and maintain relationships and to ensure quality of care with participants; 4) attends county oversight meetings and works collaboratively with DSS, probation, county behavioral health staff, and/or other relevant governmental agencies.

Supervision: 1) Directly or indirectly supervises clinical and paraprofessional staff in program; 2) provides one hour of formal supervision weekly for each supervisee, in addition to informal supervision and consultation as needed; 3) facilitates weekly group supervision; 4) employs strength-based supervision that integrates a co-occurring, family-focused, and trauma-informed approach; 5) works with supervisees to address financial issues that families present; 6) encourages the use of community resources and natural resources in developing participant/family supports; 7) teaches supervisees how to partner with participants and families.

Documentation: Reviews and signs all treatment plans, progress notes, and reports written by supervisees. Prepares all program reports for submission to the funder(s).

Team Leadership: 1) Provides leadership to program team; 2) works with all program staff to ensure program participants receive quality services and program attains fiscal and contract outcomes.

Training: 1) Recruits, hires, and trains program staff; for contracted positions, works cooperatively with leadership staff of collaborative agency partners to hire program staff; 2) facilitates staff meetings and develops and presents clinical trainings.

Direct Services: 1) Provides direct services to participants as needed (i.e., when a supervisee is out) including assessment, therapy and case management; 2) facilitates Participant Partnership Team meetings as needed.

Other Duties: 1) Provides on-call training and consultation for clinicians; 2) is available as back-up support to the clinician on call; 3) other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. MA/MSW required LCSW or MFT Required; two years post-licensure experience also required if supervising staff who are pursuing licensure with the BBS.
2. At least one year of supervisory required or program management experience strongly preferred.
3. At least one year of residential, community-based, or wraparound experience preferred.
4. At least one year post-graduate school experience with program target population preferred (Example: intellectually disabled, homeless, teens or young adults, SED); at least one year experience with program modality (example: school-based, residential, mobile/community-based, assertive community treatment, wraparound, etc.) Preferred
5. Preferred: demonstrated ability to assess, triage and organize work.
6. Preferred: Uses a strength-based, culturally competent approach to supervision, participant and community service.
7. Preferred: Experience with relevant evidence-based practices (e.g., CBT, DBT, trauma-informed approaches).
8. Preferred: Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse families and communities.
9. Preferred: Has strong behavioral, crisis management and family/individual/group therapy skills.
10. Preferred: (sometimes Required): Fluency in prevailing language(s) of the community services.
11. Must have access to dependable transportation available and personal car insurance, unless using agency vehicle

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

For over a century, Fred Finch Youth Center has brought hope and healing to vulnerable youth and their families. Our clients are children, teens, and young adults diagnosed with developmental disabilities or emotional disorders that may be transitioning from foster care or homelessness, recovering from abuse, or underserved by traditional service providers. We provide over 3,000 youth each year with residential care, special education, vocational training, transitional housing, homeless youth programs, school-based counseling, and in-home support on residential campuses in Oakland and San Diego and in homes, schools, and communities in over several counties throughout California. Join us in making a difference in the lives of others.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please go to:  https://www.appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=977052