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The Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center is looking to hire 1-2 of the following positions: Position Title: Family Case Manager Employment Status: .5 FTE to 1 FTE (20-40 hours/week, negotiable based on org needs at time of hiring); non-exempt, benefited, occasional evenings and weekends Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision coverage, EAP, 401k, 13 paid holidays, paid vacation, paid sick leave, professional development opportunities, flexible schedule with opportunity for occasional remote work. Some benefits dependent on FTE. Reports to: Mediation Program Manager Starting Wage Range: $21 - $22 per hour To apply: Email cover letter, resume, and 3 references to Jaina Gemin, Search Coordinator at jaina @ whatcomdrc.org, with the subject header “FCM Application - Applicant Name”. Open until filled, with applications reviewed on a rolling basis. Who we are: The WDRC is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit, operating in the ancestral lands of the Coast Salish Peoples. With a vision for Whatcom County to be a community in which people approach conflict in creative and healthy ways, and a mission of providing and promoting constructive and collaborative approaches to conflict, we integrate the values of kindness, impartiality, empowerment, collaboration, communication, equity, diversity, sustainability, and integrity across our organization. Working Conditions: The WDRC continually strives to provide a supportive, healthy, and productive work environment. Every staff member plays an active role in contributing positively to our organizational culture. Staff serve the public through a variety of programming in public and private spaces. Given the nature of the WDRC’s mission and services, the possibility of exposure to escalated emotion and offensive language from the public exists. The WDRC expects staff to respond to these instances with diplomacy, tact, and compassion. Position Description: The Family Case Manager reports to the Mediation Program Manager and serves an integral role within the WDRC, providing direct services to families navigating separation, divorce, developing and modifying parenting plans, and other intra-family conflict. This position will work closely with other case managers and staff to effectively support family clients. The Family Case Manager will also occasionally manage other cases, such as parent-teen, commercial or community when the need arises. The Family Case Manager serves as an ambassador of the WDRC’s values and interacts regularly with clients, mediators, and fellow staff. The Family Case Manager is able to work autonomously, and contribute collaboratively, to ensure the provision of high quality services. The position includes a combination of administrative and direct service tasks. An ideal candidate will be an experienced mediator, highly skilled in listening deeply and compassionately; and will share a strong belief in the mission of the WDRC, enthusiastically embracing the opportunity to work with our team. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Case Management Duties ● Conduct client intake process, screening for service eligibility, readiness, and risk management ● Schedule, confirm, remind, and reschedule mediations, managing both mediator and client needs ● Anticipate needs and prepare volunteers, conciliators, mediators and clients for success. ● Provide coaching services, phone conciliation services and, where agreed upon by both parties, convene mediation sessions to assist clients in reaching resolution ● In coordination with the Program Manager and Program Coordinator, ensure alignment with mediation-related details of court orders and safety-planning. ● Provide telephonic and in-person support to clients, spontaneous and by appointment ● Provide support to clients in distress, assisting them to manage heightened emotion while maintaining professional boundaries. ● Connect families with external resources as needed ● Prepare onsite or virtual mediation rooms and ensure all pre/post mediation paperwork is completed ● Provide support to mediators before, during, and after sessions ● Ensure fees for services are collected ● Open and close mediation cases, recording and filing all data and paperwork according to procedures. ● Mediate Family cases as needed ● Assist mediation team with intake and case management for other case types as needed Other responsibilities include but are not limited to: ● Foster positive working relationships with mediators and practicum students ● Actively participate in collaborative program development needs, from admin to outreach. ● Participate actively in staff and team meetings and work collaboratively with other staff to advance WDRC mission ● Other duties as assigned Required Qualifications ● Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including with people experiencing heightened emotions and/or mental health challenges ● High level of professionalism, warmth, and compassion when connecting with people in distress ● Ability to communicate in a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and non-judgmental way ● Strong listening skills and ability to process and synthesize large amounts of information often from emotionally escalated people ● Ability to hold professional boundaries and objectivity while remaining empathetic to clients' needs ● Capacity to healthily navigate & process emotionally-charged conversations & topics (e.g domestic abuse) ● Flexible and patient mindset and adaptability to frequently changing priorities ● Ability to work in a collaborative environment and also successfully work independently ● Strong organizational and time management skills and ability to adhere to deadlines ● High proficiency with various software and platforms, including Google Workspace, DocuSign, Zoom, and ability to quickly learn new software or systems ● Experience and/or education in a related field Preferred Experience and/or Training ● Previous case management experience ● Familiarity with and belief in mediation and alternative dispute resolution ● Familiarity and/or experience with local Family court system, rules, and statutes ● Experience working with families in conflict ● Basic Mediation Training (40hr) and Family Mediation Training (24hr) course completion ● Advanced training in Family Mediation and/or Parent-teen Mediation ● BA, or combination of AA and professional experience, or Paralegal degree/certification ● Multilingual or multicultural

APLA Health’s mission is to achieve health care equity and promote well-being for the LGBT and other underserved communities and people living with and affected by HIV. We are a nonprofit, federally qualified health center serving more than 14,000 people annually. We provide 20 different services from 15 locations throughout Los Angeles County, including: medical, dental, and behavioral health care; PrEP counseling and management; health education and HIV prevention; and STD screening and treatment. For people living with HIV, we offer housing support; benefits counseling; home health care; and the Vance North Necessities of Life Program food pantries; among several other critically needed services. Additionally, we are leaders in advocating for policy and legislation that positively impacts the LGBT and HIV communities, provide capacity-building assistance to health departments across the country, and conduct community-based research on issues affecting the communities we serve. For more information, please visit us at aplahealth.org. ________________________________________ We offer great benefits, competitive pay, and great working environment! We offer: • Medical Insurance • Dental Insurance (no cost for employee) • Vision Insurance (no cost for employee) • Long Term Disability • Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance • Employee Assistance Program • Flexible Spending Accounts • 11 Paid Holidays • 4 Personal Days • 10 Vacation Days • 12 Sick Days • Metro reimbursement or free parking • Employer Matched (6%) 403b Retirement Plan This is a great opportunity to make a difference! ________________________________________ This position will pay $27.40 - $33.73 hourly. Salary is commensurate with experience. POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Director of Case Management, the Home Health Administrator is responsible for coordinating the administrative, and reporting functions of both the Home Health and Medical Care Coordination (MCC) programs. The Case Management Administrator provides input regarding quality assurance on issues relating to financial administration, data/records management, and administrative office practices. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Receive inquiries regarding participation in the Home Health Program; explain the Home Health Program to prospective clients and/or community members. Assist clients in obtaining services by facilitating referrals and providing registration materials. • Maintain oversight and responsibility of the Home Health program’s data reporting requirements, including internal APLA Health reports, as well as required reporting to funding sources, and tracking of Scope of Work objectives. • Ensure that all service and data reports including semi-annual State progress reports, State QM plan and progress reports, Los Angeles County Casewatch data submission, State ARIES data submission, monthly DHSP data and narrative reports, and other documentation as required to funding sources are presented to APLA Health for approval and timely submission. • Oversee the general administration of the office to ensure that staff has the supplies, resources and documents necessary to carry out the functions of the program in accordance with the State Joint AIDS Case Management protocols. • Coordinate donations of supplies to the programs including donor recognition. • Supervise maintenance of the client files. Maintain files on billing, subcontractors, data submission, etc. as appropriate. • Assist Director of Case Management in all Home Health office administrative duties and general tasks regarding the interaction between Home Health, APLA Health, and other community providers. • Assist Director of Case Management with program outreach to build and maintain relationships with community and internal referral sources. Receive and evaluate new client request for services establishing that potential clients meet guidelines and criteria for enrollment. Assist referral sources with submitting referral paperwork and begin process of requesting clinical documentation from primary care providers as appropriate. • Verify the current insurance eligibility of incoming Home Health referrals prior to intake. • Verify ongoing insurance eligibility of all Home Health clients on a monthly basis. • Work with the State Office of AIDS to keep clients enrolled on appropriate programs. Work with Medi-Cal Waiver Care staff to coordinate enrollment/disenrollment of Home Health clients. • Work with Director of Case Management and APLA Finance to track and coordinate direct service billing to ensure that grants are appropriately utilized and budget objectives are met. • Work with the Director of Case Management and APLA Finance to develop program budgets on a yearly basis in accordance with Finance policies and procedures. Manage program operations to meet financial goals. • Develop and implement service budget tracking systems to ensure that clinical case management staff assign services to clients in a manner to maintain continuity and maximize resource allocation to client service delivery without overspending budgets. • Develop and refine database/tracking systems to enable increasingly complicated reporting requirements to be met. • Work with Quality Assurance, Utilization Review, and Policies/Procedures committees to develop needed forms and systems to meet changing Office of AIDS protocol requirements. • In conjunction with the Director of Case Management, coordinate contracting process for new subcontract providers. Maintain contact with subcontractors regarding issues of changing requirements and contracting/billing procedures. • Participate in community meetings and functions as a representative of the Home Health and MCC Programs as assigned by Director of Case Management • Attend unit, division, and other agency meetings as assigned. OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED TO MEET BUSINESS NEEDS. REQUIREMENTS: Training and Experience: AA degree required, Bachelor’s degree preferred. At least two (2) years of experience working in a medical office, case management setting, or similar environment required. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office. Experience with electronic health records preferred. Knowledge of: Broad cultural competency and excellent customer service skills. Knowledge of electronic health records preferred. Modern office systems; administrative work flow procedures; complex office filing systems; correct English usage; community resources; knowledge of HIV/AIDS and related issues and concerns preferred. Ability to: Proficiently use MS Word and Excel; effectively communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds in possible stressful situations; interface effectively and appropriately with clients and staff; format, edit and proofread typewritten material; operate standard office equipment; perform word processing and data entry on a personal computer; learn specific systems quickly and efficiently; maintain complex files; follow complex directions, both written and oral; work well under pressure; be flexible; meet reasonable deadlines; respond with empathy to persons affected with HIV/AIDS; build cohesive working relations within the Client Services Division, as well as other APLA divisions; adapt to a rapidly changing environment in terms of the organizational response to the needs of and resources available for working with people with HIV/AIDS, and to new information regarding AIDS Programs. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This is primarily an office position that requires only occasional bending, reaching, stooping, lifting and moving of office materials weighing 25 pounds or less. Some driving (or other form of transportation) is also required. The position requires daily use of a personal computer and requires entering, viewing, and revising text and graphics on the computer terminal and on paper. The work schedule consists of a 4-day 10 hour workweek, and there is no evening, weekend, holiday, or after-hours on-call work required. The work atmosphere is positive, progressive, open, supportive, and collegial. The program values staff who are responsible, self-starters and committed to working intensively with diverse populations. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid California driver’s license; proof of auto liability insurance; and have the use of a personal vehicle for work related purposes. An Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/ female/ disability/ transgender / veteran. COVID-19 and Booster or Medical/ Religious Exemption required. To Apply: Visit our website at www.aplahealth.org to apply or click the link below: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=324077&clientkey=A5559163F67395E0A2585D2135F98806

APLA Health’s mission is to achieve health care equity and promote well-being for the LGBT and other underserved communities and people living with and affected by HIV. We are a nonprofit, federally qualified health center serving more than 14,000 people annually. We provide 20 different services from 15 locations throughout Los Angeles County, including: medical, dental, and behavioral health care; PrEP counseling and management; health education and HIV prevention; and STD screening and treatment. For people living with HIV, we offer housing support; benefits counseling; home health care; and the Vance North Necessities of Life Program food pantries; among several other critically needed services. Additionally, we are leaders in advocating for policy and legislation that positively impacts the LGBT and HIV communities, provide capacity-building assistance to health departments across the country, and conduct community-based research on issues affecting the communities we serve. For more information, please visit us at aplahealth.org. ________________________________________ We offer great benefits, competitive pay, and great working environment! We offer: • Medical Insurance • Dental Insurance (no cost for employee) • Vision Insurance (no cost for employee) • Long Term Disability • Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance • Employee Assistance Program • Flexible Spending Accounts • 11 Paid Holidays • 4 Personal Days • 10 Vacation Days • 12 Sick Days • Metro reimbursement or free parking • Employer Matched (6%) 403b Retirement Plan This is a great opportunity to make a difference! ________________________________________ This position will pay $25.00 - $27.28 hourly. Salary is commensurate with experience. POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Gender Services Program Manager, the Patient Advocate will serve as a liaison between patients and health professionals to ensure that they patient experiences optimal health outcomes. Additionally, the Patient Advocate may assist patients with accessing certain social services e.g., Cal Fresh or GR (general relief). ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Conduct a Patient Needs Assessment” with all new patients to identify their needs, and offer support as needed. • Follow up with patients to ensure their needs are being met and that they are satisfied with the services they are receiving at APLA Health. • Monitor, update, and sustain program visibility on all social media platforms. • Provide health education activities. • Help coordinate the design and layout of collateral materials, including but not limited to; program flyers, publicity campaigns, events and other materials as needed. • Assist APLA Health’s Behavioral Health Team as needed. • Assist APLA Health’s Medical Health Team as needed. • Ensure delivery of services that meets the patient’s needs. • Prepare quantitative and qualitative reports as assigned. • Attend community/public meetings as necessary. • Provide peer mentoring to clients seeking gender transition services. OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED TO MEET PROGRAM NEEDS. REQUIREMENTS: Training and Experience: Associates degree in a human services field OR two years of experience working as a patient advocate. At least two years’ experience working with marginalized communities and have extensive knowledge of psychosocial issues facing the community is preferred. Case management experience is preferred. Experience working in a nonprofit environment preferred. Experience working with electronic health records (eClinicalWorks) preferred. Knowledge of: The barriers that prevent members of the community from accessing health care; sexual health and wellness services/principles, human sexuality, substance use/misuse, effective communication skills, de-escalation practices, harm reduction, psychosocial and mental health factors affecting quality of life for patients, effective outreach strategies, data management, health and social concerns of diverse populations and effective social marketing principles. The barriers to health care that some members of the community continue to face. Spectrum of HIV and STIs human sexuality, substance use and abuse, effective communication skills, de-escalation practices, harm reduction, psychosocial and mental health factors affecting quality of life for our patient outreach strategies, data management, health and social concerns of diverse populations , particularly those from marginalized communities PEP and PrEP, HIV/STI risk reduction theory, principles of social marketing and venues or areas where the target population congregates (in-person/online). Ability to: Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; organize work in an effective manner; work collaboratively in a clinical based environment; work independently and to meet clients/patients where they are. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This is primarily an office position that requires only occasional bending, reaching, stooping, lifting and moving of office materials weighing 25 pounds or less. The position requires daily use of a personal computer and requires entering, viewing, and revising text and graphics on the computer terminal and on paper. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid California drivers’ license; proof of auto liability insurance; and have the use of a personal vehicle for work related purposes. COVID-19 and Booster or Medical/ Religious Exemption required. Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/transgender/disability/veteran. To Apply: Visit our website at www.aplahealth.org to apply or click the link below: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=313286&clientkey=A5559163F67395E0A2585D2135F98806

APLA Health’s mission is to achieve health care equity and promote well-being for the LGBT and other underserved communities and people living with and affected by HIV. We are a nonprofit, federally qualified health center serving more than 14,000 people annually. We provide 20 different services from 15 locations throughout Los Angeles County, including: medical, dental, and behavioral health care; PrEP counseling and management; health education and HIV prevention; and STD screening and treatment. For people living with HIV, we offer housing support; benefits counseling; home health care; and the Vance North Necessities of Life Program food pantries; among several other critically needed services. Additionally, we are leaders in advocating for policy and legislation that positively impacts the LGBT and HIV communities, provide capacity-building assistance to health departments across the country, and conduct community-based research on issues affecting the communities we serve. For more information, please visit us at aplahealth.org. ________________________________________ We offer great benefits, competitive pay, and great working environment! We offer: • Medical Insurance • Dental Insurance (no cost for employee) • Vision Insurance (no cost for employee) • Long Term Disability • Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance • Employee Assistance Program • Flexible Spending Accounts • 11 Paid Holidays • 4 Personal Days • 10 Vacation Days • 12 Sick Days • Metro reimbursement or free parking • Employer Matched (6%) 403b Retirement Plan This is a great opportunity to make a difference! ________________________________________ This position will pay $25.00 - $27.28 hourly. Salary is commensurate with experience. POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Program Coordinator, the Prevention Training Specialist for the CDC Black MSM Program will develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate HIV testing and counseling services for Black MSM (Men Who Have Sex with Men) ages 18-39. This includes providing virtual, on-site, and field-based HIV testing and counseling, as well as navigation and linkage to care for newly diagnosed individuals. Additionally, the specialist will facilitate referrals for STI screening/treatment and PrEP/PEP services, manage the distribution of at-home HIV test kits, and oversee a social marketing strategy to enhance awareness and recruitment into sexual health services. A key responsibility is the accurate input and maintenance of HIV testing data within the CDC database to ensure compliance with public health standards. The Prevention Training Specialist will work to reduce health disparities, improve access to care, and foster a culturally competent, supportive environment for Black MSM, promoting positive health outcomes within the community. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • HIV Testing and Counseling: Provide virtual HIV testing and counseling using the OraQuick at-home HIV test kit and on-site HIV testing via the Insti Rapid HIV test. Ensure proper protocols are followed and accurate documentation is maintained. • Navigation and Linkage to Care: Support newly diagnosed individuals by connecting them to medical care, treatment, and support services. Refer participants to the Annex clinic for STI testing, treatment, and PrEP/PEP services. • Data Entry and Management: Accurately input and track HIV testing data in the CDC database, ensuring completeness, consistency, and confidentiality. Maintain detailed records to comply with program standards and public health protocols. • Resource Distribution: Oversee the shipping and distribution of Swab & Chill at-home HIV test kits. Track inventory and ensure timely delivery to participants. • Social Marketing and Outreach: Develop and implement a marketing strategy to increase awareness and engagement in HIV testing and sexual health services. Utilize social media and community outreach efforts to recruit participants. • Group Facilitation: Oversee and guide structured focus group discussions with 12–15 Black men who have sex with men (MSM), ages 18–39. These sessions will explore key topics related to sexual health, wellness, and community-based experiences specific to the target population. • Collaboration and Teamwork: Work closely with the Program Coordinator and evaluation team to support program objectives, maintain data integrity, and improve service delivery. • Professionalism and Confidentiality: Adhere to HIPAA guidelines and confidentiality protocols when handling participant information, ensuring privacy and trust. • Timeliness and Adaptability: Demonstrate strong time management skills by meeting deadlines, addressing participant needs, and adapting to changes in program priorities. • Engagement Strategies: Foster relationships within the Black MSM community, encouraging participation in HIV testing and biomedical prevention services. OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED TO MEET BUSINESS NEEDS. REQUIREMENTS: Training and Experience: • Associate’s degree in a human services-related field or at least two years of experience in HIV prevention, health education, or a related field. • At least one year of experience and/or active participation in the Black MSM community. • Possession of an HIV Counseling and Testing (HCT) certification from the Department of HIV and STD Programs (DHSP) preferred. • Familiar with developing social marketing campaigns. • Experience working with HIV prevention and health education/health promotion • Experience working in a nonprofit environment preferred; specific training/experience with HIV/AIDS-related issues and other sexual health education related areas preferred. Knowledge of: • HIV prevention methods, sexual health, and STI screening/treatment. • Biomedical HIV prevention strategies, including PrEP/PEP, DoxyPEP, and TasP. • Public health guidelines, harm reduction practices, and the HIV testing certification process. • Health disparities affecting Black MSM communities, including barriers to accessing healthcare services. • Principles of social marketing and virtual community engagement platforms. Ability to: • Work independently while managing multiple tasks efficiently. • Maintain accurate data entry and manage databases related to public health tracking. • Handle sensitive information with professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion. • Engage individuals in a culturally competent and supportive manner. • Communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats, including group presentations. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This is primarily an office position that requires only occasional bending, reaching, stooping, lifting and moving of office materials weighing 25 pounds or less. The position requires daily use of a personal computer and requires entering, viewing, and revising text and graphics on the computer terminal and on paper. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid California driver’s license; proof of auto liability insurance; and have the use of a personal vehicle for work related purposes. COVID-19 and Booster or Medical/ Religious Exemption required. Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/disability/transgender/veteran. To Apply: Visit our website at www.aplahealth.org to apply or click the link below: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=300631&clientkey=A5559163F67395E0A2585D2135F98806

APLA Health’s mission is to achieve health care equity and promote well-being for the LGBT and other underserved communities and people living with and affected by HIV. We are a nonprofit, federally qualified health center serving more than 14,000 people annually. We provide 20 different services from 15 locations throughout Los Angeles County, including: medical, dental, and behavioral health care; PrEP counseling and management; health education and HIV prevention; and STD screening and treatment. For people living with HIV, we offer housing support; benefits counseling; home health care; and the Vance North Necessities of Life Program food pantries; among several other critically needed services. Additionally, we are leaders in advocating for policy and legislation that positively impacts the LGBT and HIV communities, provide capacity-building assistance to health departments across the country, and conduct community-based research on issues affecting the communities we serve. For more information, please visit us at aplahealth.org. ________________________________________ We offer great benefits, competitive pay, and great working environment! We offer: • Medical Insurance • Dental Insurance (no cost for employee) • Vision Insurance (no cost for employee) • Long Term Disability • Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance • Employee Assistance Program • Flexible Spending Accounts • 11 Paid Holidays • 4 Personal Days • 10 Vacation Days • 12 Sick Days • Metro reimbursement or free parking • Employer Matched (6%) 403b Retirement Plan This is a great opportunity to make a difference! ________________________________________ This position will pay $25.00 - $27.28 hourly. Salary is commensurate with experience. POSITION SUMMARY: The Intake Coordinator is responsible for conducting client intake, collecting eligibility documentation, and providing information on Alliance/APLA Health services. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Conduct client intake and determine housing and service needs. • Answer and address incoming phone calls, emails and Alliance’s website inquiries from potential clients and referral sources in a timely and polite manner. • Inform prospective clients of the full range of services available within the agency. • Collect eligibility documentation from prospective client and provide follow-up. • Perform data entry into various database systems. • Effectively communicate and consult with the team to ensure timely follow up. • Provide information and referral assistance to appropriate social service agencies and or community programs that meet the needs of non-eligible individuals. • Assist in linking clients to APLA Health services/programs and other community agencies/programs. • Create and maintain consistent communication channels, both verbal and written, between several parties (i.e., client, referral sources, collaborating agencies, team members). • Maintain complete organized working files, case notes and client documentation. • Participate in regular meetings, trainings, supervisory sessions, and accept the responsibility for aiding the development of positive team relationships. • Adhere to agency policy, procedures, and the professional code of ethics. OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED TO MEET BUSINESS NEEDS. REQUIREMENTS: Training and Experience: • Bachelor’s degree in a social science discipline OR A minimum of 4 years of experience in direct service with HIV/AIDS clients, homeless clients, or clients with other chronic illnesses. • Excellent verbal and written communication skill. Knowledge of: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Ability to: Work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail, coordinate multiple tasks, meet assigned deadlines, learn specific systems quickly and thoroughly, and communicate effectively with clients from diverse background as well as with government representatives. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This is primarily an office position that requires only occasional bending, reaching, stooping, lifting and moving of office materials weighing 25 pounds or less. The position requires daily use of a personal computer and requires entering, viewing, and revising text and graphics on the computer terminal and on paper. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid California driver’s license; proof of auto liability insurance; and have the use of a personal vehicle for work related purposes. COVID-19 Vaccination or Medical/ Religious Exemption required. Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/transgender/disability/veteran. To Apply: Visit our website at www.aplahealth.org to apply or click the link below: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=325870&clientkey=A5559163F67395E0A2585D2135F98806

APLA Health’s mission is to achieve health care equity and promote well-being for the LGBT and other underserved communities and people living with and affected by HIV. We are a nonprofit, federally qualified health center serving more than 14,000 people annually. We provide 20 different services from 15 locations throughout Los Angeles County, including: medical, dental, and behavioral health care; PrEP counseling and management; health education and HIV prevention; and STD screening and treatment. For people living with HIV, we offer housing support; benefits counseling; home health care; and the Vance North Necessities of Life Program food pantries; among several other critically needed services. Additionally, we are leaders in advocating for policy and legislation that positively impacts the LGBT and HIV communities, provide capacity-building assistance to health departments across the country, and conduct community-based research on issues affecting the communities we serve. For more information, please visit us at aplahealth.org. ________________________________________ We offer great benefits, competitive pay, and great working environment! We offer: • Medical Insurance • Dental Insurance (no cost for employee) • Vision Insurance (no cost for employee) • Long Term Disability • Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance • Employee Assistance Program • Flexible Spending Accounts • 11 Paid Holidays • 4 Personal Days • 10 Vacation Days • 12 Sick Days • Metro reimbursement or free parking • Employer Matched (6%) 403b Retirement Plan This is a great opportunity to make a difference! ________________________________________ This position will pay $25.60 - $28.82 hourly. Salary is commensurate with experience. POSITION SUMMARY: The Dental Assistant provides chair-side assistance to the Dentist during patient treatment. Other duties include instrument sterilization, maintaining dental office cleanliness and asepsis, assisting in language translation between doctor and patient, and other front office duties as needed. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provide efficient chair-side assistance to the dentist in the clinic and the mobile dental van. • Take and develop x-rays. • Take impressions and pour models. • Perform coronal polishing (if licensed by the Dental Board of California) • Fabricate temporary restorations (if licensed by the Dental Board of California) • Clean, disinfect, and prepare operatories as needed for dental procedures. • Package and sterilize instruments. • Help maintain dental supply inventory. • Assist in maintaining OSHA and HIPAA compliance. • Be a visible representative of APLA Dental Services, Inc. in the community and occasionally network with other community-based organizations to help improve relationships and ensure maximum availability of resources for our patients. OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED TO MEET BUSINESS NEEDS. REQUIREMENTS: Training and Experience: • Radiation Certificate • RDA preferred by not required • At least one year of chair-side assisting experience • Bilingual (English/Spanish) Knowledge of: • Universal precautions and infection control • OSHA and HIPAA regulations • Dental materials and usage • HIV/AIDS medical issues (preferred but not required) Ability to: • Fluently speak in the Spanish Language • Work independently and responsibly • Treat patients with respect, compassion, and confidentiality • Work independently and responsibly • Work effectively as a team member in a busy dental practice • Be self-motivated and maintain the commitment to excellence of APLA Dental Services, Inc. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This is primarily an office position that requires only occasional bending, reaching, stooping, lifting and moving of office materials weighing 25 pounds or less. The position requires daily use of a personal computer and requires entering, viewing, and revising text and graphics on the computer terminal and on paper. COVID-19 and Booster or Medical/ Religious Exemption required. Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/disability/transgender/veteran. To Apply: Visit our website at www.aplahealth.org to apply or click the link below: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=256282&clientkey=A5559163F67395E0A2585D2135F98806