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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.

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 Marissa Elder at our office Mon-Fri between 9-5 at (707) 623-1210 or visit our website at www.enrichinglives.net. Our Santa Rosa office is located 1410 Neotomas Ave, Suite 104, Santa Rosa, CA 95405. We look forward to hearing from you! The Enriching Lives Team www.enrichinglives.net

Title: Case Manager Level: Manager Department: Fair Ridge Emergency Center Reports to: Assistant Director of Programs Salary Range: $52K-$56K Location: Fair Ridge Family Shelter FLSA Status: Exempt Location: Fairfax, VA   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 will work with 10-20 families in our Shelter, Prevention, and Rapid Rehousing Programs. This work is based both in the community as well as at the Fair Ridge Family Shelter. He/she 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 with the primary goal of assisting families with obtaining and maintaining housing. Responsibilities include conducting individual needs assessments, program planning, empowering clients’ progress toward housing, and assisting families in locating or maintaining housing options. Once housing is secured, the Case Manager will work to link families with services and resources to help them stabilize in their new housing and neighborhood. This follow up case management often includes assisting families with budgeting, learning how to be a model tenant, increasing income, and linkage to other service providers in the community. 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. This work is fast paced, and the client relationships are often time limited. The Case Manager must be comfortable forming relationships with landlords and other community partners to ensure clients are able to secure housing as their top priority.   Responsibilities: Develop Housing First focused service plans, individualized to the client’s unique housing needs and guide families through the housing location process Proactively and creatively seek new housing opportunities and resources in Fairfax and other localities to assist families with locating housing Empathetically but firmly address any safety issues that may arise during the family’s stay in shelter and work to help refocus family’s efforts on their housing plan. Plan, schedule, coordinate, and conduct Family Shelter Planning Team meetings or professionals’ meetings to assist in housing planning Once housed, partner with families to outline what supports are needed to address housing barriers and needs and to develop an agreed on plan to achieve housing related goals and to maintain stable housing. Assist clients in securing appropriate services and coordinate delivery of services to clients (i.e. employment, housing, finance) Assist clients in improving money management by developing a working budget using financial information provided by clients Build and maintain relationships with area landlords who will work with families with multiple barriers and facilitate initial communication landlords and clients Educate client on topics including but not limited to tenant rights and responsibilities, housing discrimination, communicating with landlords, how to read a lease, identifying roommates, maintaining a household, etc. Assist with developing a rental assistance package for clients utilizing a variety of funding sources; properly document the distribution of these funds; lead the recertification process if families require additional funds to maintain housing. Function as a contributing member of a multidisciplinary team with Shelter House Inc. employees, deployed staff, and involved agencies to ensure clients receive needed services in a timely manner Assure that all relevant information pertaining to clients is disseminated to all appropriate staff members in a timely manner Encourage the client and his/her family to focus their efforts on attaining the objectives specified in the Housing Plan and Housing Sustainability Plan Assist clients in plan for discharge from the program Timely documentation of all contacts with clients in client file and HMIS as required Maintain complete client records in accordance with agency and best practice standards Proficiently utilize Microsoft Suites applications (email, calendar, drive, docs, etc) as a part of day-to-day work requirements Maintain current knowledge and ability to implement of emergency procedures Be in rotation for Intake Phone as directed by supervisor Participate in staff meetings and trainings as directed by supervisor Commit to being a continuous learner. Study our practice models and work to improve work style and process based on best practice models. Empower and guide clients in their successful completion of the shelter/ housing program Safely utilize Shelter House owned vehicles to drive clients to various locations including housing viewings Ensure compliance with all agency policies Exemplify the Shelter House core values; Inclusivity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empowerment Other Duties as assigned Requirements Required: A bachelor's degree in human services/ related field or commensurate experience Foreign language fluency in Arabic or Spanish in addition to English 1+ years of case management/ direct services/other related experience Strong written and oral communication skills Ability to prioritize competing priorities and make sound judgements Ability to complete tasks while navigating frequent interruptions Ability to deliver creative, resourceful solutions to unique challenges Strong organizational and time management skills Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation Ability to Drive a 15 passenger van Willingness to work evenings and weekends when needed Preferred: Foreign Language fluency in a language other than English (ex. Spanish, Farsi, Arabic or Amharic) Experience with providing services to clients experiencing homelessness, Mental Health or substance abuse issues Experience utilizing the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). 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  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 Marissa Elder at our office Mon-Fri between 9-5 at (707) 623-1210 or visit our website at www.enrichinglives.net. Our Santa Rosa office is located 1410 Neotomas Ave, Suite 104, Santa Rosa, CA 95405. We look forward to hearing from you! The Enriching Lives Team www.enrichinglives.net

Please Note: This position is based at our main campus in Boys Ranch, Texas, located approximately 40 miles northwest of Amarillo. Applicants from across Texas are welcome to apply, but relocation to Boys Ranch is required. 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. Married couples must have been married for a minimum of two (2) years to be eligible. Couples may bring up to two (2) dependent, school-aged children to live on-site. Please note that single applicants are not permitted to bring dependent children. Single applicants may bring one (1) pet, while couples may bring up to two (2) pets. Breed and weight restrictions apply. 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. Please Note: This position is based at our main campus in Boys Ranch, Texas, located approximately 40 miles northwest of Amarillo. Applicants from across Texas are welcome to apply, but relocation to Boys Ranch is required.

If you are looking for a fulfilling career that lets you improve lives and create bright futures with people in our community, consider applying for a position with Aldea! Aldea is the essential community partner for children and families in crisis and knows that in a family’s most critical moments, the company of a trusted professional can mean the difference between strength and suffering. Our staff are the foundation of all we do and creating a work environment that values and respects our staff is our priority. SOAR PROGRAM Aldea’s Supportive Outreach and Access to Resources (SOAR) program is an Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI)/First Episode Psychosis (FEP) Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) clinical model that provides comprehensive assessment and treatment services to clients (ages 12-30) experiencing, or at enhanced risk of developing, early onset psychosis. The goal of the program is to intervene as early as possible to support recovery for youth and young adults with serious mental illness, improve their functioning and quality of life, and reduce long-term adverse outcomes. The foundational processes of the program are a team-based approach, specialized training and treatment approaches, community outreach, client and family engagement, and shared decision making between team members, clients, and families. The Coordinated Specialty Care treatment team positions include Program Director, Clinical Supervisor, Therapist, Supported Education and Employment Specialist (SEES), Family Advocate, Peer Specialist, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner/Psychiatrist, and Program/Clinic Coordinator. POSITION SUMMARY The Clinical Supervisor will provide clinical oversight and administrative supervision to therapists and other staff within Aldea’s SOAR program. Supervision duties include but are not limited to: maintaining supportive, collaborative working relationships with supervisees, clients and the leadership team; ensuring that services offered to clients are clinically, legally and ethically sound; enhancing the professional skills of the clinical staff; and supporting supervisees’ adherence to policies and practices that enhance the quality of programmatic and agency functioning. In addition, the candidate may also provide direct assessment, treatment and necessary collateral services to clients and families, as needed. Aldea offers flexibility with the opportunity to partially work from home, creating work-life balance for staff while also meeting client, staff, and program needs; this position will provide regular in-person leadership support at the Napa County clinic as part of their schedule. QUALIFICATIONS - Registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences as an MFT or LCSW required, two years post licensure preferred. Excellent leadership and communication skills and demonstrated ability to motivate a team, while taking direction from agency leadership. - Experience in providing clinical supervision to licensed professionals, pre-licensed interns, and/or graduate students providing treatment services to children, families and adults preferred. - Experience working with Medi-Cal and related documentation requirements. - Contemporary understanding of psychosis, community-based services, child development, mental health family systems, primary care systems, school systems, child welfare systems, and juvenile court systems. CLICK HERE FOR FULL DESCRIPTION & APPLY TODAY! https://recruiting.myapps.paychex.com/appone/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=6510103 Why work at Aldea? • $1,000 Sign-On Bonus • Receive reimbursement for cost of credential renewal fees. • Be part of a team of passionate, collaborative, and dedicated professionals where staff input is highly valued. • Enriching training opportunities including potential for leadership development program participation and promotion. What does Aldea have to offer? • Experience in a state of the art Council on Accreditation (COA) agency to ensure best practices and high quality services. • Be part of a team of passionate, collaborative, and dedicated professionals where staff input is highly valued. • A flexible work schedule that promotes the importance of work-life balance • Commuter Assistance with personal mileage over 20 miles to work office from their home • Company cell phone and laptop to promote separation of work and home life • Additional $5,000 per year SOAR Stipend • Holidays 19 days • Vacation accrue 15 days first year • Excellent benefits package to meet the needs of staff and their families including medical coverage (Aldea pays your deductible!) and dental, vision, life insurance and EAP at no cost to employees! • Generous retirement up to 5% employer match contributions after 6 months of service (includes free Financial Planning)