Lead Personal Agent (Lead Case Manager)

Title: Case Manager (Full Time) Level: Case Manager Department: Katherine Hanley Family Shelter Reports to: Assistant Director FLSA Status: Exempt Location: Fairfax, VA Salary: $52-56K About Us: Shelter House was established in 1981 as a grassroots responder to the homelessness crisis in Fairfax County.  Since the organization’s inception, we have adapted and grown to meet community needs, all while working in partnership with government and private partners and community members. Today, Shelter House is a successful and reputable organization of over 100 employees committed to preventing and ending homelessness and domestic violence.  In the last year, our compassionate team of individuals changed the lives of nearly 2,000 individuals, half of which were children. Our Culture is built from our Core Values of Inclusivity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Empowerment (iC.A.R.E.)  About the Role: The Case Manager manages an average caseload of 18 to 20 families at risk of homelessness or recently housed. The Case Manager will support the housing first model with a trauma-informed care approach that will maximize the likelihood of client success and long-term self-sufficiency. The position requires a self-starter as the responsibilities include: providing ongoing, community-based services, identifying, prioritizing, and addressing immediate needs, developing money management skills, supporting gainful employment search, coordinating training, and educational goals, and address mental health and substance abuse issues. The Case Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for all assigned client services and provide guidance and support to clients working toward self-sufficiency. How you will contribute: Perform assessment of each family's housing history and barriers, physical, mental health and social needs, educational and employment needs, financial management skills, strengths and needs, and other necessary areas. Meet with assigned families regularly and provide appropriate services and referrals geared towards housing stability. Assure all relevant information pertaining to clients is disseminated to all appropriate partners in a timely manner. Support clients in the creation and maintenance of financial budgets and support clients in implementing money management techniques. Participate in meetings with representatives from other agencies including Faith-Based and Community Based Organizations to deliver wrap-around services to clients. Ensure that clients achieve the objectives of maintaining long-term housing, by complying with the terms of their lease agreement and have an Individualized Housing Sustainability Plan that helps them achieve their desired level of self-sufficiency. Mediate household, roommate, and/or landlord-tenant disputes that threaten housing stability. Serve as point-of-contact for landlords and maintain positive landlord relationship. Develop and maintain a Resource Directory that includes state and local service providers. Maintain thorough case documentation in HMIS and client files and comply with agency and standard best practices. Proficiently utilize Google Suites applications (email, calendar, drive, docs, etc) as a part of day to day work requirements Function as a contributing member of a multidisciplinary team with Shelter House Inc. employees deployed staff and involved agencies. Exemplify the Shelter House core values; Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empowerment. Carry out other duties as assigned by Assistant Director and/or Program Director. Prepare monthly reports to Supportive Services Manage Requirements Required: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Development, or related degree or commensurate experience. Three years of experience in service delivery with low and moderate-income families. Ability to prioritize competing priorities and make sound judgment. Strong written communication skills. Ability to advocate, assist in problem-solving, and achieve results for families Excellent time management and organizational skills Valid Driver’s License Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed. Preferred: An MSW or master's degree in human services/ related field Experience with providing services to clients experiencing homelessness, Mental Health or substance abuse issues Ability to speak a language other than English at a proficient level (i.e. Spanish, Farsi) Comfortably with and quickly adapts to change. Strong public speaking and communication skills. Physical Requirements:  Annual TB Test is required  Ability to sit or stand for long periods  Ability to lift items weighing 10-20 pounds  Benefits Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance  401K contributions with a 4% employer match  13 Paid Holidays, 2 Floating Holidays and the opportunity to take your Birthday Off  Two Semi-Annual Team Building Events    We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. Shelter House’s is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.    Shelter House also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email peopleandculture@shelterhouse.org.   ADA Statement: Shelter House will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Any person in need of an accommodation should contact Human Resources directly for assistance. Equal Opportunity Employer  **We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.** Equal Employment Opportunity: Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Shelter House is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. All employment-related decisions will be made and carried out without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age (over 40), sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability unrelated to the individual's ability to perform his or her job or any other legally protected status. Shelter House will also provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant and qualified employees with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their job, and to employees with respect to their observance of their religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable law. Any job applicant or employee who would like or needs an accommodation may request an accommodation by contacting the Human Resources department. Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy: Drug-Free Workplace: Shelter House is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon compliance with our Drug-Free Workplace Policy, which prohibits the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of controlled substances or marijuana in the workplace. Additionally, all subcontracts and purchase orders over $10,000 must include provisions ensuring a drug-free workplace.

Do you have an extra bedroom and a heart for helping others? Would you like to be a caregiver in your own home? Enriching Lives is looking for caring individuals of all skill sets and backgrounds to become Family Home Providers for adults with developmental disabilities your own home. We encourage you to learn more about our organization by watching our video at the link below: https://vimeo.com/364419685 As a Family Home Provider you will receive a tax free stipend of $1400-$5400+/month per Individual and you can serve a maximum of 2 Individuals in your home increasing your earning potential to $2800-$10,800+/month. The amount of the stipend depends on the support needs of each Individual and how much care they need. The more support they need, the higher the monthly stipend. Most Individuals fall in the middle of the rate range. The most important quality of a Family Home Provider is a commitment to the well-being and personal growth of the Individuals they care for. We are looking for caregivers who are in alignment with our mission and values. Enriching Lives is committed to providing each Individual we serve a caring family environment where they receive the supports they need to reach their goals and to grow into the best version of themselves. Family Home Providers can come from all different ethnic backgrounds, skills sets, education, neighborhood settings and family constellations. Experience in the social service field, as a caregiver, mental health worker, Psych Tech, CNA, or RN is a plus, but is not required. Enriching Lives provides classes at no charge to potential Family Home Providers to prepare them to be caregivers in their own home. Family Home Providers are responsible for providing care and supervision to 1-2 adults with developmental disabilities such as Intellectual Disabilities, Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, Autism, or Traumatic Brain Injury. More information about developmental disabilities is available on our website. Individuals may also have additional physical or mental health support needs. Individual’s ages range from 18-65 and their needs vary from high functioning, fairly independent Individuals to those who have total physical care needs or behavior support needs. Most Individuals participate in a school or day program during the day, although Family Home Providers are still responsible for being available during the day if needed. You will receive support from Enriching Lives to assist you in providing services in your own home such as initial and continuing education, the support of a multidisciplinary team, 24 hour on call professional support, and overnight relief support. Enriching Lives staff will visit you and the Individual regularly to provide support and ensure that the Individual’s goals are being met. At a minimum, you must have 1-2 spare bedrooms, a safe and pleasant living environment, reliable transportation, a high school diploma or GED and a designated backup Family Home Provider. All adult members of the household and frequent visitors to the home must have a clear criminal history and a DMV record without any major violations. Enriching Lives is highly committed to making successful matches and placements in the home of people who become Family Home Providers with our agency. While there are never guarantees for placements, our success rate is extremely high. We honestly evaluate you and only move forward in certifying you if we are confident that you will receive a match and be successful in our program. Our goal is to create a long term and mutually beneficial relationship with our Family Home Providers. Areas where Family Home Providers are needed include: Napa, Solano, & Sonoma Counties. We currently have a number of clients awaiting homes and can have you certified as a Family Home Provider in as little as 6-8 weeks so if you are interested, please set up an appointment for an information session. For more information or to register for an information session, please call Mey at our office Mon-Fri between 9-5 at (707) 266-7565 or visit our website at www.enrichinglives.net. Our Fairfield office is located at Mangles Blvd, Fairfield, CA, 94534 We look forward to hearing from you! The Enriching Lives Team www.enrichinglives.net

Access Services is hiring an empathetic and motivated Family Support Specialist for the Bucks County LIFE program who will serve families across Bucks County, and be based out of our office in Warminster, PA.   As a Family Support Specialist, you are a parent or caregiver of a child who has received services for behavioral health challenges, intellectual or developmental disabilities within Bucks County. Because of your lived experience, you will be a trusted support to families helping to maintain their own wellbeing as they support their children, find and navigate the resources and services available to their children in Bucks County. You will empower families to successfully partner with the agencies and school systems supporting their child in a team environment. In addition, you will help facilitate support groups and training.   The Family Support Specialist will participate in county and program initiatives, outreach, and meetings. You may partner with the Director of Bucks LIFE, Administrative Case Manager or Certified Peer Specialist in order to provide direct family training and support and create a team environment.  Work Schedule: Full Time, 40 hours per week, M-F with occasional evenings and weekends for urgent support needs and/or events.  Flexible schedule established to meet the needs of families receiving support.  This job requires travel across Bucks County to meet with families in person to support their needs, with mileage reimbursement for travel between appointments while on the job. Requirements Key Responsibilities of the Family Support Specialist: Help navigate all barriers, including cultural, access and understanding of Bucks County systems of care for children with additional needs.   Provide essential parent support and mentoring, acting as professional staff liaison between parents and the child serving systems.  Share parenting experiences/skills through individual support and training about what works and what does not work in parenting special needs children and navigating the systems of care.  Support children and their families through phone contact, digital technology, and direct service  Participate and accompany families to plan care meetings, team meetings, school meetings and other appointments as needed.  Facilitate groups and parent training, and special projects for family voice and community outreach.  Assist families to navigate systems that meet their needs and/or their children's needs, and maintain excellent documentation using an electronic health record. Support families with unique needs such as co-parenting through divorce, transition age family dynamics, grandparents as parents, mental health and wellbeing supports.   Work with county offices of Children and Youth, Juvenile Justice, Mental Health and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and other collaborative agencies to offer support and continuity of care.  Travel during the course of a normal workday to attend offsite meetings, provide services in the community. Therefore, the employee will need to drive their personal vehicle to meet these expectations, drive in a safe manner at all times, and abide by the Motor Vehicle Driving policy at all times.   Requirements and Qualifications of the Family Support Specialist: Education: High school diploma or GED required. Certification: Parent Support certification preferred. Experience: Experience as parent/family member/caregiver of a child with behavioral health challenges, intellectual or developmental disabilities, and involvement in Bucks County services required. Experience working with diverse populations and providing culturally sensitive services is required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Excellent organizational skills, and excellent oral/written communication skills  Knowledge of various disabilities  Ability to develop positive and creative programmatic goals  Flexible and adaptable when meeting the needs of the people served and the needs of Bucks County LIFE program Ability to work as part of a team  Proficiency in, or ability to learn and use an electronic health record, workplace applications, platforms, and technologies.   Essential Working Responsibilities: Work in a standard office environment.   Utilize desktop computer equipment on a daily basis.   Able to lift or move items associated with sedentary work and light work (exert up to 20 lbs.)   Travel to offsite locations and regional office locations if necessary.  Benefits Compensation: Pay: $20/hourly, full time Our full-time comprehensive benefits package includes: Health, Vision, Rx, & Dental insurances, HSA/FSA, 401k program. Tuition Reimbursement Program. 20 days PTO (vacation/sick), 7 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays. Mileage/Toll Reimbursement, paid travel time between worksites. Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability, Catastrophic Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave. Employee Assistance Program (telehealth/in person). Referral Bonuses up to $750 per hire. College tuition discounts, Credit Union perks, retail discount. Access Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Title: Public Programs Associate (bilingual) Classification: Non-exempt, 50% FTE (20 hours/week) Rate: $22/hour Schedule: Flexible, with recurring weekend shifts and occasional evenings required Reports to: Public Programs Manager Position Summary: The Public Programs Associate (bilingual) is responsible for facilitating the Museum’s public programs throughout Santa Cruz County. Public Programs serve multigenerational audiences through workshops, walks, lectures, festivals, and more. In addition to developing content for certain programs, the Public Programs Associate will also strengthen community partnerships and represent the Museum through public engagement. This position requires Spanish language fluency, a willingness to work in a variety of outdoor settings, with frequent weekends and occasional evenings. Approximately 50% of the work associated with this position will occur in or near Watsonville. Specific Responsibilities: Program Facilitation (80%) - Work with the Public Programs team to identify and develop outreach projects and programs that engage all audiences - Facilitate outreach programs and events that serve target audiences - Maintain positive working relationships with trusted community partners - Refer new, potential partnerships to management while maintaining exceptional customer service - Assist Outreach Coordinator with development of outreach materials - Maintain and oversee outreach supplies including, but not limited to, Mobile Museums, Mini Museums, educational artifacts, art supplies, lesson plans - Work with the Public Programs team to plan program calendar - Serve as a primary interpreter/facilitator for nature and science-focused educational programs at various outdoor field sites for youth and adults - Assist Outreach Coordinator with scheduling programs and projects - Assist in supporting the Special Events Assistant for both onsite and offsite events - Participate in ongoing training and evaluation activities - Work with Museum volunteers and assist with their program-specific trainings and facilitation - Assist with workshops, lectures, community gardening, and other onsite Museum programs Administration (20%) - Work with the Public Programs team to identify outreach needs - Assist with maintaining program logs, calendars, and databases - Assist with updating outreach websites with upcoming events - Lead the development, organization, and preparation of program activities and materials - Utilizing Museum artifacts, research and design engaging lessons for outreach programs - Assist with the development, distribution, and analysis of program evaluations/surveys - Participate in Museum staff meetings and special events Essential Requirements: - Fluency in Spanish is required - Exceptional guest experience - Able to cultivate positive professional relationships across a wide variety of audiences - Valid driver's license, access to personal vehicle (mileage reimbursement provided), auto insurance that meets or exceeds CA minimum requirements - Experience working with school-aged children - Interest and curiosity in learning about the natural and cultural history of Santa Cruz - Demonstrated communication skills (written and verbal), with attention to detail - Experience working with Google and/or Microsoft Applications - Comfortable leading multigenerational audiences - Confident public speaker - Position schedule involves working weekends, with occasional evenings required Desired Qualifications: - Coursework in Elementary Education, Environmental Education, or Interpretation - Knowledge of child development and strategies for engaging students of varying ages - Experience establishing partnerships between community groups, especially within Santa Cruz County - Experience with event coordination - Bachelor’s Degree in a related field Work Environment: - Hybrid workplace environment with significant time at various outdoor settings - Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending and climbing stairs with occasional lifting of moderate loads (up to 50 lbs.) The incumbent must be able to perform each requirement of the position as outlined in the job description. Essential Requirements are representative and are essential for satisfactory job performance. The Work Environment characteristics are representative of those that may be encountered while on the job. The Museum will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. The Museum values a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with all of the responsibilities, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other opportunities. To Apply: Interested candidates can apply by submitting a cover letter along with a detailed resume to: employment@santacruzmuseum.org with the subject line: Public Programs Associate. Please direct questions relating to this position to Lucy Logsdon employment@santacruzmuseum.org.

Cal Farley's Boys Ranch is a nonprofit child and family service organization that provides residential family-style living in a rural setting for boys and girls in need of a safe, home-like environment. We are currently seeking House Parents to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing direct care services and creating a home-like environment for children in need. The House Parent plays an instrumental role in creating a positive and nurturing environment for children who need a safe place to call home. As a House Parent you will work directly with children to provide support, guidance, and positive reinforcement. You will help children with daily tasks and activities, and you will be responsible for creating a sense of family within your home. Responsibilities Live in your assigned cottage, helping to care for and provide for up to eight children. Teach and lead cottage rules and daily routines. Provide encouragement, guidance, and counseling to residents. Participate in educational and recreational activities with the youth. Ensure that all children’s physical needs (food, shelter, etc.) are met. Help children build self-esteem and gain skills to overcome difficult situations. Act as a positive role model to youth by demonstrating appropriate behaviors and attitudes towards others. Requirements A high school diploma or equivalent. Experience in child care or related field is preferred. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work collaboratively with a team. Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. Must possess a valid driver's license. Must be 21 or older. Ability to work independently with strong problem solving and decision-making skills. Benefits Sign-on bonus. Longevity bonus available! Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, Roth) with 5% Company match! Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off Short Term & Long-Term Disability Training & Development Wellness Resources Cal Farley's is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Family Advocate will provide hands-on in person case management to families with an open child welfare case where the children are residing with their parent or guardians, or for families where the child has recently returned to the custody of a parent or guardian. The Family Advocate will provide coaching and encouragement to families while utilizing their lived experience navigating multi systems or the child welfare system to support the family in meeting their goals. The Family Advocate helps to ensure that the integrity of the individual family's culture is fully integrated into every aspect of the care and support offered to the child and family. The Family Advocate ensures that culturally sensitive and family friendly engagement practices permeate throughout all of our program offerings. The Family Advocate will collaborate with Alameda County Child Welfare Workers to support parents in engaging in their case plan activities and/or transition after case closure to ensure parents have a clear understanding of the issues that brought their family to the attention of Alameda County Department of Children and Family Services. As a Family Advocate , you will receive support from the Family Reclaim Services program management team in the form of training, professional development, reflective clinical supervision, and administrative support. Family Advocate job portal link: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/2976737 Qualifications: -Minimum Qualifications for Family Advocate: A parent who has successfully navigated the Alameda County Child Welfare System as a client, who has exhibited exceptional qualities in their own efforts to reunify and carried out viable permanency plans for their children while maintaining child safety past case closure. Or a peer professional with some personal experience successfully navigating multi-systems within the Alameda County, with 2 years previous case management experience working in the field relevant to client population. -Ability to work directly with parents and to collaborate with Alameda County staff in order to deliver appropriate and supportive services to families. -Ability to engage cross-culturally with diverse clientele and community partners, providing culturally relevant and sensitive support. -Personal experience connecting with community resources and ability to support families in accessing all needed community resources. -Must have an understanding of child/adolescent development -Experience in Motivational Interviewing and/or commitment to receive training in this area. -Ability to engage professionally with parents, supervisors, peers, community partners and County staff. -Willingness to engage in personal and professional development in order to develop new skills and meet the challenges of the position. -Willingness to engage in reflective practices and utilize other clinical approaches in identifying and addressing personal issues which may affect or be affected by working with families involved with the Child welfare system -Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills -Demonstrate good organizational skills -Experience in computer skills and/or commitment to receive training in this area -Ability to pass a background clearance and TB test -Valid California driver’s license, a clear driving record, availability of personal vehicle, and personal vehicle insurance coverage. -Willingness to work overtime as needed, including some evening and weekend events. Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual/Bicultural (Spanish) preferred Duties and Responsibilities: -Provide weekly face to face visits (in home and community) and phone calls with parents in order to provide them with emotional and practical support as they navigate the Child Welfare system -Work with parents to address child welfare case plan requirements and/or reduce the risk of entry into foster care due to child abuse or neglect. -Clarify and demystify Child Welfare and Juvenile Court systems and jargon for families. -Advocate on behalf of families with schools, health care, and other community services or providers, etc. -Provide one to one support to the parent, i.e., role modeling advocacy for the parent: acting as a sounding board, motivator and a coach for the parent. -Support families with linkages to community resources that address basic needs and stabilization concerns, such as parent training, housing navigation, childcare, navigating legal system, escaping intimate partner violence, emergency food, supportive counseling and crisis intervention, finance management, nutritional guidance, parent support groups, etc. -Assist families with increasing their support network on behalf of the needs of their child(ren) -Conduct screenings to identify family concerns and improvement in family functioning -Attend any Case Planning and Review Child and Family Team (CFTs) meetings to help ensure that families’ concerns are heard and addressed -Demonstrate sensitivity and competence in dealing with ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomically diverse client population spanning over a large geographic area. -Increase awareness about the importance of parent/professional partnerships -Assist in the ongoing development and evaluation of the child’s treatment plan, including educational, mental health, and substance treatment plans -Participate in Inter-Disciplinary Team meetings and represent the parent’s perspective -Engage in personal and professional development in order to develop new skills and meet the challenges of the position. -Participate in related parent education trainings and workshops -Participate in weekly individual and group supervision -Participate in required agency and county in-service training program -Co-facilitate Parent Support Groups and other parent training development events -Maintain accurate case documentation, assessments, and complete all paperwork by deadlines -Communicate daily schedules and plans clearly to supervisor and other relevant parties. -Maintain close contact with supervisor through email and cell phone contact (equipment provided). -The ability to relate effectively and professionally with parents, supervisor, co-workers and staff in support of families. -Meet and maintain all contract deliverables by deadlines -Perform all other duties as necessary for the good of the agency and program Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting and in the community. Physical Demands -The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. -While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time non-exempt position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some evenings and weekends are required. Travel Travel to various worksites is required Work Authorization/Security Clearance Employees must pass a background check and receive TB and health clearances prior to employment. Compliance with organizational vaccination policy. A Better Way is committed to workforce diversity. Qualified applicants will receive full consideration without regard to age, race, color, ethnic background, religion, gender, sexual orientation, HIV-status, national origin or disability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.