Forensic Certified Peer Specialist: Justice Related Services

Help families in crisis. Cultivate hope. Be a youth mentor. _____________________________________________ Part or full time | Starting at $16 an hour | Benefits Schedule is any combo of (8 hour shifts): Friday - Swing and Graveyard Saturday - Day, Swing, and Graveyard Sunday - Day, Swing, and Graveyard Oxbow Academy is located in Sanpete County Utah in the town Mt. Pleasant, Utah. _____________________________________________ Oxbow Academy provides very specialized treatment. We are often the last hope to families in crisis who don't know where to turn. As a youth mentor on the Oxbow team, you will provide a safe and supervised environment where our families' sons can begin the healing process. Students at Oxbow Academy have broken sexual boundaries. These issues are often misunderstood and result in debilitating anxiety and shame. Our goal is to provide hope where it has been lost, rebuild trust where it has been broken, and help these young men and their families move forward. As a mentor at Oxbow Academy, you provide hope to families. Their sons are finally safe. Healing can finally begin. You will gain experience in the behavioral and mental health fields and working with adolescents. You will share experiences with our students including high adventure activities that help build authentic, healthy relationships. These relationships are central to the healing process. Often the relationships formed with mentors are the most meaningful to our students and central to deep and lasting change. They create the safety needed to take the first step forward. Serve families. Help heal. Be a Youth Mentor. Requirements Please note: your resume should include education, work experience, certifications, and licenses 20+ years of age High School diploma or equivalent Able to pass criminal investigation background check Able to pass motor vehicle record check (if applicable) Current Utah driver's license (within 30 days of employment) 1st Aid & CPR certified (we may provide) Aegis certified (we may provide) Good time management Works well within a team Leadership skills and ability to make decisions Strong problem-solving aptitude Able to emotionally self-regulate Good judgement Safety-oriented Effective communicator including listening, writing, and speaking Firm, healthy boundaries Must be able to adhere to physical demands of walking, running, lifting, hiking, rock climbing, skiing, snow boarding, and any other outside and animal related activities in various conditions. Benefits Full or part time work Health, dental, vision, accident, critical illness, and other insurance plans available for full-time employees after a probationary period Employer contributions to Health Savings Account (HSA) Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employee Awards Program Employee Referral Bonus Program Free meals while working Significant discounts for hundreds of professional gear brands A few hours from Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, the Grand Canyon, and Lake Powell A few hours from many world-class ski resorts

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.

POSITION TITLE:          Social Services Coordinator DEPARTMENT:             Recuperative Care REPORTS TO:               Social Services Manager LOCATION:                  Los Angeles, Ca CLASSIFICATION:         Non-Exempt SALARY:                       $26.44 Hourly Rate PERTINENT INFORMATION: Work Shift: Sunday-Thursday, 11:30AM-8:00PM This position to be filled as soon as possible Social Services Coordinator The Social Services Coordinator provides post-hospital care services to guest experiencing homelessness who are transitioning out of an acute care hospital.  The Social Services Coordinator applies professional experience and independent judgment to complex tasks and supports organizational goals; performs a wide variety of administrative functions to assess needs and ensure program objectives are met; serves as a community and organizational resource on issues of healthcare and housing. Responsibilities and Initiatives To help NHF meet its growth goals, the Social Services Coordinator will: Timely complete Needs Assessment and Care Plans. Complete referrals and coordinate services for mental health, housing, etc. Facilitate discharge process and locating housing for individuals. Complete discharge notes, communicating to our community partners. Conduct warm hand off for guest when appropriate. Maintain up-to-date CRM proprietary database daily and partner contacts. Complete Coordinated Entry System ("CES") Documents and all other documents required to maintain compliance. Complete Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS). Utilize bed board application to determine census capital for operational planning (i.e.) meal planning. Provide emergency service referrals (e.g., domestic violence, human trafficking & sexual assault) and warm handoff referrals when appropriate. Attend care coordination meetings. Collaborate with nursing team to execute weekly case conferencing for guest. Practice harm reduction practices while conducting guests searches for contrabands or illegal substances when applicable. Support program team with appropriate guest interventions such as de-escalation, Crisis Prevention, motivational interviewing, etc. Engage and conduct daily check in with guest, building rapport and trust with our guests. Ability to adequately manage caseload of a minimum 25 guests with flexibility to manage more to meet the needs of the facility (i.e., vacancies, PTO etc.). Flexibility to complete home visits when necessary to track post-transition guest progress and or Rapid Rehousing Housing (RRH) when applicable. Must adhere to administrative hours to complete all required documentation. Project a positive professional image and adheres to organizational dress code. Ability to multi-task and collaborate with external case managers to provide adequate services and support to the guests. Ability to triage and intervene during areas of guest behavioral concerns. Adhere to all funders and company’s standards procedures of operations, regulations, and best practices to meet compliance. Flexibility to adapt to schedule changes when necessary to meet the needs of the facility. Complete additional tasks/duties as assigned to meet the needs of the facility, notwithstanding primary responsibilities. Always follow NHF policies and procedures. Requirements Bachelor’s Degree Required; Master’s in social work preferred. Minimum of three (3) years relevant experience in healthcare delivery, hospital education, social services, or similar field. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from directors, case managers and discharge planners in hospitals. Excellent communication skills both oral and written. Positive and professional attitude. Time management and strong organizational skills. Computer proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and proficient typing skills. Reliable transportation. Bi-lingual Spanish Preferred. TB test required. Fingerprint live scan /background required.   Physical Requirements The duties as described will required frequent standing and walking, as well as extended sitting. The employee will frequently bend/stoop, squat, reach above the shoulders, twist, and turn, kneel, and push/pull. The employee will occasionally be required to lift/pull/push/move up to 50 pounds. Must utilize conversational speech for effective verbal communication. Noise level is high in some client care areas.  Must be able to hear equipment alarms, overhead pages, and direct verbal communication. Must be able to operate a computer, dual screens, landline. Must be able to communicate through writing or verbal communication. This includes over the phone, writing emails or chats, and through virtual arenas. Benefits PROGRAMS National Health Foundation is addressing the social determinants of health using several research-proven strategies. We are targeting Food Access, with an emphasis on increasing the availability of health and fresh foods in under-resourced communities, Housing, with a focus on providing shelter and care for individuals who have been released from the hospital, the Built Environment, prioritizing the removal of the barriers to health in the Historic South Los Angeles community, and Education, with a focus on risk prevention and support for pregnant and parenting teens to complete their education. For further details on the programs, please visit our site at: http://nationalhealthfoundation.org.

Community Options Integrated Services, Inc. OPEN YOUR HOME - OPEN YOUR HEART. BECOME A HOST FAMILY FOR ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. Community Options Integrated Services, Inc., California's First Adult Family Home Agency. We are in search of dedicated people interested in becoming Family Home Providers. All of the individuals we serve are 18 years of age and older. We pride ourselves on being an agency that matches our clients together with the ultimate quality of home, life, care, and support. COIS provides orientation, pre-certification training, team support, and tax-free financial reimbursement for candidates that become certified and contracted with our agency. We are interested in partnering with provider candidates that are patient, understanding, caring, and have high standards of excellence when it comes to care and support for people with special needs. No state license required. Are you interested in: Providing support and services to persons with intellectual/developmental disabilities (special needs)? Opening your home and your heart to an individual with intellectual differences? An opportunity to include a person with a disability into your family life and community? Teaching people new skills? Assisting people in realizing their dreams, goals, and aspirations? Assuring that people with special needs receive quality care and supports that make a difference? Ideal candidates will have: A safe, stable, and caring home/apartment (rent/lease/own). At least one spare bedroom. Sincere compassion in supporting people with some special needs. The skill level and ability to provide day to day quality support and services from within the home. Experience in care giving and direct care supports. Must be able to obtain DOJ/DMV clearance. If selected, you can receive a generous non-taxable monthly stipend reimbursement. The amount of the stipend is based on the needs and support of the client served. COIS is a unique Family Home Agency, in that we provide our clients and Family Home Providers with respite care (relief staffing supports) for each client, which is not deducted from the stipend. Each client's process is person-centered in order to assure an optimal nurturing family match. Job Type: Contract Salary/Payment: Receive a generous non-taxable reimbursement - from $2700 to over $7500 per month, based on the needs and support of the client served The areas we service are San Fernando, Santa Clarita, and Antelope Valleys; Burbank, Eagle Rock, Glendale, Hollywood, La Canada-Flintridge, La Crescenta; Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo Counties. If this is something you have a passion for, please submit your resume and we will contact you for an appointment to fit your schedule. Learn more about us: www.communityoptions.com

Social Work Fellows at The Equity Project (TEP) Charter School serve as the facilitators of mental health services for TEP students and families, design and implement (proactive and preventative) programs that promote social and emotional health, and respond to day-to-day student issues and unanticipated crises. Each Social Work Fellow at The Equity Project (TEP) Charter School focuses their efforts on the students, families, and teachers of one specific cohort, while refining their skills and prioritizing their own professional growth.  In this role, you will serve as the Social Work Fellow for one TEP cohort (Kindergarten through 8th Grade), then will move up with this cohort of students throughout their time at TEP until they graduate! This is an amazing opportunity for an experienced and creative clinician who thrives in an autonomous environment, is passionate about child and family work, and is seeking to form long-lasting relationships with students and families as they navigate the road from Kindergarten through adolescence. Looking to have a significant impact while developing into an expert Clinical Social Worker within a community of master clinicians?  This is the role for you. Responsibilities Mental Health and Clinical Counseling Services Provide regular counseling to students and families in need of social and emotional support; this includes both mandated counseling to students with IEPs (Individualized Education Plans) as well as individual and group counseling to other students in need Coordinate the delivery of mental health and family services at community-based organizations for students and families requiring outside services Lead mediations as necessary using relational-based models, in alignment with TEP's commitment to Restorative Justice Practices Respond to day-to-day challenges and unanticipated student crises at TEP during the course of a school day Design and implement creative clinical interventions for students with repeated instances of similar challenges Mental Health Programming Develop and lead programs for students and families to promote emotional, mental, and psycho-social health Create mental and emotional health programs for staff Requirements About You Complete fluency in Spanish required Deeply aligned to TEP’s mission of providing a world-class mental health services and interventions to historically under-resourced student communities Master’s degree in Social Work preferred, those with degrees in School Counseling or School Psychology will be considered Experience as a Social Worker/Therapist/School Psychologist/School Counselor Minimum of 2 years clinical experience working with children and families (or related experience) Working knowledge of the instructional and social needs of students at risk and students with disabilities Ability to design and implement in-school prevention programming according to current best practices Ability to simultaneously manage a regular counseling schedule and triage crisis, while prioritizing multiple competing urgent tasks Benefits Why TEP The opportunity to join an experienced, diverse, and mission-driven team that is passionate about educational equity Compensation: Competitive annual salary between $75K and $85K Time Off: Approximately 10 weeks of vacation per year (all school vacations) Employee Wellness: We value your well-being through our Staff Food Program, Staff Retreats, and Wellness Programming Healthcare: World-class medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and Life Insurance policies Family Focus: Parental leave and dependent care account so you can care for your loved ones 403b Retirement Plan: We care about your ability to save for your future Learning & Development: A culture that encourages and promotes professional growth and development, including internal PD and tuition/continuous learning reimbursements

Family Care Network has a unique opportunity for you to help impact the life of local foster youth! As a Host Family, you’ll work with a team to provide a youth, working toward self-sufficiency and independence, with a stable home while being a positive role model. Perks: • Competitive rent compensation • Valuable experience working with youth/young adults ages 16–18* • San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara County (Orcutt/Santa Maria) • You may maintain a full or part-time job or pursue college education while filling this role Eligibility: • 21 years of age or older • Spare room available • Be of good character and reputation, professional, and communicate effectively • Work well in a team environment • Possess compassion, patience and teachability • Meet all state criminal record and health screening clearance requirements • Have an acceptable DMV record Basic Duties: • Provide healthy and stable role modeling for youth/young adults • Maintain a safe and healthy living environment • Communicate to staff regularly Please click "Reply" to contact us for more information or to apply.