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Case Manager – Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program (SSVF), North County, New Beginnings. 40 hours per week/full-time, non-exempt Case Manager position. Program provides eviction prevention and rapid rehousing case management for veterans and their families in North County who are struggling with housing instability. Mental health background/intern registration, post-doc, or licensure preferred but not required. Bi-lingual is helpful but not required. Veteran status or previous experience working with veterans is a huge plus. Responsibilities and tasks include a wide range of case management activities working with the adult veteran homeless population, including: • Case management tasks helping veterans and their families secure housing and look for available housing/rental units; • Coordinating housing with landlords; connecting the veterans with community resources and government and health benefits; developing case plans with clients in order to help them stabilize and resume healthy functioning; • Resume preparation, job coaching and connection to employment opportunities; • Mental health triage; • Connection to resources; • Collection of data and shared responsibility for tracking outcomes and program performance measures; • Community advocacy and participation in collaborative task force activities; • Presenting and providing information to community members and organizations about the program; and • Coordinating with inter-agency programs and activities. In addition, this position will serve as the SSVF representative at North County Veterans Treatment Court and at the Coordinated Entry System Case Conferencing Meetings. This is not a clinical position but some clinical hours may be gained towards licensure and weekly supervision is provided. Qualifications and Requirements for this Position: • The ideal candidate has experience providing case management activities to veterans and/or the homeless population, and embraces a Housing First approach to helping homeless veteran individuals and families stabilize and return to permanent and traditional housing. • Requires that the case manager be an empathic and compassionate listener with solid boundaries. • Must have a demonstrated ability to multi-task, work independently, coordinate community-wide activities, collaborate with partner agencies, and prioritize tasks. • Experience with HMIS preferred and/or a solid demonstrated ability to use complex software and Microsoft Excel for data entry, collection and reporting. • Requires initiative, resourcefulness, and the ability to be self-directed and work autonomously. • Share on-call responsibilities. • Must have own working transportation with liability insurance to conduct job-related travel. • Must satisfactorily pass the company’s background, DMV and reference check. • Must meet insurance carrier’s requirements for approval to drive. • Bi-lingual a plus but not required. Work hours are Monday - Friday, 9-5 although there will be some nighttime and weekend hours on occasion to attend community events and/or to manage any off-hour client crises that may arise. Starting salary range is $26.00 - $28.00 per hour (DOE) with medical, dental and vision benefits provided, 403b participation and match, as well as generous paid time off. Position begins asap. This is not a remote position. Send resume, cover letter and a list of three professional references to hr@sbnbcc.org. If we feel you are a good match for the position, you will be contacted to schedule an interview. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, political affiliation or beliefs, sex, age, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status or pregnancy (as those terms are defined by the California Fair Employment and Housing Act -- Government Code Section 12900-12996), except where such discrimination is based on a bona fide occupational qualification.

POSITION SUMMARY: Focus Interpreting is seeking a qualified individual for the role of On-Site Interpreter to join our team. As an on-site interpreter, you will be responsible for providing accurate and professional interpretation services in various settings, including medical appointments, legal consultations, social service meetings, and more. RESPONSIBILITIES: Conduct face-to-face interpretation services in a professional and confidential manner. Interpret spoken communication accurately and efficiently between parties with different language needs. Ensure cultural sensitivity and awareness during interpretation sessions to facilitate effective communication. Maintain accurate and detailed records of interpreted sessions as needed. REQUIREMENTS: Fluency in American Sign Language Proven experience in on-site interpretation, preferably in medical or legal settings. Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to convey messages clearly and accurately. Strong knowledge of cultural nuances and the ability to navigate complex language scenarios. Professional demeanor, reliability, and a commitment to upholding confidentiality. If you are a skilled interpreter looking to make a meaningful impact through on-site interpretation, we welcome your application! Requirements - Fluency in American Sign Language - Experience in on-site interpretation - Strong verbal communication skills - Cultural awareness and sensitivity - Professionalism and confidentiality Benefits Paid per Assignment at an Hourly Rate

New Beginnings is seeking a highly motivated, self-starter to join our Vehicle Encampment Resolution Project team as an Outreach Case Manager to provide services to individuals experiencing homelessness in Santa Barbara County. The Encampment Resolution Project will work to resolve 21 vehicle encampments county-wide. The Outreach Case Managers will outreach and case management to unsheltered homeless individuals living in identified vehicle encampments countywide. Utilizing New Beginning’s integrated approach for Street Based Outreach, the Outreach Case Managers provide outreach/engagement and case management services to quickly assess client needs, provide immediate interventions, and consistently connect clients to appropriate services. Outreach Case Managers perform screening assessments, make appropriate referrals, connect clients to social services, and manage substantial documentation requirements. The successful candidates will have the ability to represent New Beginnings in a diplomatic and professional manner with partners, funders, law enforcement and other agencies and government city/county entities. The Outreach Case Managers will participate in a cross agency multidisciplinary approach to engage the hardest to serve homeless in an effort to connect them to services.  We are hiring one Outreach Case Manager dedicated to North Santa Barbara County, based out of our Lompoc and Santa Maria offices. The selected candidate may need to travel between different sites within Santa Barbara County. The operational area may include: Santa Barbara, Carpinteria, Goleta, Isla Vista, Lompoc, and Santa Maria. Responsibilities: • The Outreach Case Manager will be in the field with the team at least 75% of the time; • Understanding of the issues faced by homeless individuals and other marginalized populations in crisis; • Conducting assessments for clients in the field to identify and connect them to proper interventions and services; • Providing street-based case management services to clients in the community with the goal of linking them to long-term supportive services. This includes: o Assistance with benefits establishment o Assistance with obtaining personal identification documents o Provide linkages to ongoing services including but not limited to: healthcare, substance abuse, mental health, legal, education, employment, entitlement benefits or housing waitlist. • Providing transportation and accompanying clients when necessary to access, medical care, obtain shelter and attend appointments to provide support, advocacy, and assistance; • Collaborating with community providers to ensure a smooth transition from street living to housing and access to all necessary services; • Actively listens to participants and engages in appropriate problem-solving strategies through trauma-informed conversations; • Ensure all documentation is completed and managed according to policies and procedures; • Provide emergency service referrals (crisis housing, drop-in centers, domestic violence, human trafficking, sexual assault, mental health extreme weather); • Ensure compliance with all documentation; • Attend staff meetings, case conferences, training workshops and community meetings as needed. • Participates in audit preparations assisting with data retrieval. • Work independently, organize and prioritize work, and meet critical deadlines • Handle multiple tasks with competing priorities • Be open to change and new information, and adapt behavior and work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, and unexpected obstacles. • Exercise appropriate judgment in answering questions and releasing information; analyzing and projecting consequences of decisions and/or recommendations • Develops, implements, and revises individual case plans and consistently monitors • Maintains a high level of ethical conduct regarding confidentiality, dual-relationships, and professional stature Position Qualifications: • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; proven ability to collaborate with community partners • Ability to maintain a high level of ethical conduct regarding confidentiality, dual-relationships, and professional relationships • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team • Availability to work evenings as needed • Experience working with dual diagnosed clients highly desirable • Bi-lingual Spanish language capabilities a plus Qualifications and Requirements for this Position: • Driver's License: A valid driver's license is required at the time of applications. A valid California Class C Driver's License is required at the time of appointment. • Knowledge of: Basic English grammar and usage; characteristics of human behavior; and safe driving practices. • Ability to: Observe clients, recognize behavior changes, and take effective action; respond supportively, empathetically, and professionally to persons with severe and persistent mental illness; make appropriate decisions within limits of authority; learn basics of behavioral health treatment systems and common signs/symptoms of acute mental illness; learn various community-based services; understand and follow oral and written instructions; interact with a wide range of people; prepare narrative reports and forms; work irregular hours and weekends; read a map; safely drive a vehicle; work independently; use a computer; and learn software programs. • Experience in a social services setting with working knowledge of case management systems and planning techniques; • Knowledge of housing resources, subsidy programs, entitlements, and related services for homeless persons; • Experience working with homeless individuals and families is strongly preferred; • Expertise in Microsoft Word and Excel and using email. • Must have own working transportation with liability insurance to conduct job-related travel; • Must successfully complete a background check and meet insurance carrier’s requirements for approval to drive; • Must satisfactorily pass the company’s background, DMV and reference check Additional Information: Work hours are Monday - Friday, 9-5 although there will be some night time and weekend hours on occasion to attend community events, conduct early morning or late night collaborative outreach efforts, or attend to emergent client and administrative needs. Full Time, Hourly Non-Exempt 40 hours per week. Starting salary is $25 - $28 per hour with medical and dental benefits provided, 403b contribution and matching, as well as generous paid time off. Position begins immediately. This is not a remote position. Submit resume, cover letter and a list of 3 professional references to hr@sbnbcc.org. If we feel you are a good match for the position, you will be contacted to schedule an interview. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ancestry; national origin; religion/creed; sex/sexual orientation; gender; gender identity/expression, transition; political affiliation or beliefs; disability, medical condition, generic information, marital status; military/veteran status; pregnancy and conditions related thereto.; or any other characteristic protected by law (as defined by the California Fair Employment and Housing Act -- Government Code Section 12900-12996), except where such discrimination is based on a bona fide occupational qualification

Intensive In-Community Service (IIC) is an analytical, focused, goal-oriented, and needs-based clinical intervention that addresses the emotional and behavioral challenges of youth with moderate to high needs. It may be provided in a youth’s home or in an amenable community location by a licensed behavioral health clinician and is intended to stabilize and support the youth and family in an effort to deter more intensive interventions and to support the youth and family in collaboration with the Child Family Team (CFT) or identified support system. Position Title: BA IIC Provider Position Type: Per Diem Benefits Eligible: No Location: In Community; Ocean County Department: Children and Families Intensive In Community Services Responsibilities: Provide intensive in community services to consumers Bachelor's Level Providers (IIC Behavioral Assistant): Provide supportive psycho-educational services and behavioral skills training Create behavioral modification plans upon collaboration with children and families Master's Level & Licensed LAC/LSW/LPC/LCSW Level Providers (IIC Therapists) Provide goal focused, needs based, clinical interventions for children and families facing emotional and behavioral challenges Requirements Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services Field Master's Degree and LAC/LSW or LPC/LCSW preferred One year of experience in the Mental Health Field Driver's License with less than six points Benefits Opportunities for continuing education Opportunities for tuition discounts at participating institutions Employee discounts through LifeMart and Tickets At Work

Full Time, Hourly Non-Exempt. The Housing Navigator works closely with clients and prospective property owners and managers to secure permanent housing opportunities for homeless individuals and families. Locates available housing for clients, provides case management to clients to help them to stabilize in their housing, conducts outreach to develop ongoing landlord relationships and provide them with educational information regarding subsidies, and participates in coordinated entry. We are looking for a Housing Navigator for North Santa Barbara County based out of our Lompoc and Santa Maria offices. In consultation with the client, the Housing Navigator: • Determines housing barriers, preferences, needs and goals; • Assists clients in completing SSI/SSDI and other entitlement applications; • Administers the VI-SPDAT and matches clients to housing type via Coordinated Entry System protocols; • Networks and collaborates with area Housing Resources and maintains a presence at all meetings; • Maintains a relationship with existing property managers/owners and establishes new relationships with those willing to house vulnerable and/or low income clients; • Establishes, updates, maintains and communicates a list of available housing opportunities at least twice per week; • Consistently meets all agency assigned outcome goals with respect to number of rental property contacts and number of people served, and exited to permanent housing; • Prepares materials for making presentations to realtors, property managers and property owners or groups thereof; • Fields inquiries from prospective property owners to provide information on New Beginnings' services, listen to their needs and ensure submission of completed housing applications where appropriate; • Assists clients in their search for housing, filling out rental applications, interpreting leases, moving and understanding tenant rights and responsibilities; • Conducts housing inspections and assesses for compliance with industry regulations and inspection readiness ensuring that clients have a successful transition into housing; and • Assists clients with management through connection to community resources, employment search and readiness preparation, connection to medical, dental, mental health, and other basic needs services. Case Conferencing: • Ensures effective service delivery by notifying clients of all housing opportunities and coordinating individualized housing plans with clients and any involved community partners; • Mediate with landlords, obtaining utilities and making moving arrangements when indicated; • Maintain Client Records; • Maintains accurate documentation of service objectives and outcomes as well as other services in accordance with Federal, State, County and New Beginnings guidelines; • Maintains client related data systems, including case notes and HMIS entries; • Maintains a Property Manager/Owner Contact Log to meet set expectations. • Prepares reports including but not limited to: outcomes, successes, etc; • Familiarity with current housing market information, housing trends and available resources; • Knowledge of effective business/professional contact techniques; and • Other duties and projects as assigned. Qualifications and Requirements for this Position: • A minimum of 3 years of non-profit or related sales experience strongly preferred; • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Real Estate Studies, Human Services or comparable combination of education/work related experience required; • Experience in a social services setting with working knowledge of case management systems and planning techniques; • Knowledge of housing resources, subsidy programs, and the Continuum of Care for homeless persons; • Experience working with homeless individuals and families is strongly preferred; • Experience working in property management or real estate, and/or with business development is strongly preferred; • Must be proficient in the following computer applications--Microsoft Word and Excel. HMIS a plus; • Must have own transportation to conduct job related travel; • Must agree to and satisfactorily pass the Company’s background, DMV, and reference check; and • Must meet insurance carrier’s requirements for approval to drive. Work hours are Monday - Friday, 9-5 although there will be some night time and weekend hours on occasion to attend community events, meet with clients and landlords, or attend to emergent client and administrative needs. Starting salary is $25.00 - $30.00 per hour with medical and dental benefits provided, 403b contribution and matching, as well as generous paid time off. Position begins asap. Send resume, cover letter and a list of three professional references to hr@sbnbcc.org. If we feel you are a good match for the position, you will be contacted to schedule an interview. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ancestry; national origin; religion/creed; sex/sexual orientation; gender; gender identity/expression, transition; political affiliation or beliefs; disability, medical condition, generic information, marital status; military/veteran status; pregnancy and conditions related thereto.; or any other characteristic protected by law (as defined by the California Fair Employment and Housing Act -- Government Code Section 12900-12996), except where such discrimination is based on a bona fide occupational qualification.

What is foster care? Foster care is when an individual, couple or family opens their home and welcomes a child to live with them temporarily. Foster parents are responsible for the care, safety, and nurturance of the child(ren) placed into your home. This includes: day-to-day care such as food, educational and emotional support. practical support as needed such as scheduling doctor appointments, attending meetings and court hearings and being an advocate for the child. transporting them to their appointments, school activities, visits with birth family, etc. What's the process to become a foster parent? Our onboarding specialist is available to walk potential foster parents through the entire process step-by-step. Generally, you can expect to complete the following: A thorough application Criminal History, FBI and Child Abuse Checks Medical physicals A home safety inspection and orientation Trainings How can I learn more? Read below for the requirements and benefits of becoming a foster parent and then click on the link at the bottom to submit an inquiry form so we can reach out to answer any questions you have. You can also visit our webpage through the link below: Learn more about Foster Care Access Services is in need of foster parents in Pennsylvania in Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton, and Schuylkill Counties. Requirements Reside in one of the counties listed above that is insured and meets regulatory safety standards Be financially stable Have a valid drivers’ license and fully insured vehicle Provide proof of rabies vaccinations for pets Benefits Foster parents receive: a generous monthly stipend to reimburse them for the cost of caring for the children placed with them. fantastic practical support including a coordinator assigned to each child in care and a 24-hour on-call service that families can access for help when needed after-hours and on weekends and holidays. caring emotional support as needed while caring for a child in their home. Foster parents are our greatest asset - we could not provide care to vulnerable children and youth without them! Please complete the inquiry form by clicking "Apply for this job" so we can get in touch with you to talk further about becoming a foster parent!