The Clinician I provides individual counseling, group counseling and crisis intervention services to adults in reentry or probation in the community. The Clinician I will be part of a team recognized as treatment leaders in evidence based practice utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Referrals come directly from probation. See complete job description and requirements. The contract for this role ends 12/31/21 with the potential of renewal.
QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience and Certifications):
- Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field. MSW/LCSW preferred. License eligible. LCSW/MFT licensing supervisions provided
- Direct experience/expertise in working with clients involved in the justice system, substance abuse, gang activity, and criminality
- Experience in providing casework/case management services
- Access to reliable transportation and willing to use it for job-related tasks
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Available some (three) weeknights for programming
- Knowledge and experience working with minority populations
- Strong clinical skills in individual and group therapy
- Skilled in providing clinical supervision to interns and student trainees
- Have and maintain positive and supportive relationships with coworkers
- Maintain accurate knowledge about the agency, its programs and service
- Accurately represent the agency to and maintain positive working relationships with the general public, clients, funding sources, government bodies, etc.
- Communicate positive and negative feedback from the community through your supervisor to management
- Utilize appropriate opportunities to purse positive public relations for the agency
The Crawford Community Connection program is seeking a creative and dynamic Case Manager to provide comprehensive support services to students living in the area of City Heights and attending Crawford Cluster schools. As the students we serve in this school setting are mostly refugee and immigrants, the Case Manager will have experience in a cross-cultural environment as well as experience working in youth development. The Case Manager will liaison between youth and the educational and community systems that serve them. See complete job description and requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience and Certifications):
- Bachelor’s Degree in Child/Youth Development, Human Services, Social Work, or related field
- Bilingual in common immigrant/refugee language of City Heights may be helpful (includes but not be limited to Somali, Spanish, Swahili)
- Experience in direct client service, particularly experience with at-risk youth and families, and community development
- Experience working with immigrant and/or refugee families
- Experience working with school systems is highly desirable
- Access to reliable transportation and willingness to use for job-related tasks
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of the service provider landscape throughout San Diego County
- Knowledge of socio-economic problems and multi-cultural issues in the community
- Knowledge of immigrant and/or refugee families is highly desirable
- Ability to take initiative, be self-directed, and work independently
- Computer skills including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Social media and marketing skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skill
The Case Manager I (Family Support Specialist) is responsible for providing regular, long-term, primarily in-home support with military families for the First 5 First Steps Program in the Central/North Central Region. Duties include: conducting assessments, implementing in-home parent education activities, facilitating group parent meetings, and maintaining case records. This position will be stationed at the Healthy Start Military FRC. See complete job description and requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience and Certifications):
- Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development, Human Services, Social Work or related field required
- Experience working with families with multiple needs
- Competency and experience in working with people from a wide variety of cultures and backgrounds
- Experience working with teens, military families and/or immigrants and refugees desirable
- Access to reliable transportation and willingness to use for job-related tasks
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Outlook and data entry
- Ability to establish rapport and develop trusting relationships
- Capacity to write accurate case notes
- Knowledge of infant and child development
- Familiarity with community resources for infants, children and families
- Ability to maintain boundaries between personal and professional life
SAY San Diego Wellness Center is a new therapy practice based in Central San Diego. SAY San Diego has been in the community for 50 years as a trusted behavioral health service provider, and is excited to expand. SAY is looking for LCSWs and LMFTs who are looking for part time, flexible work and want to join a practice and help it grow. Credentialed providers are preferred.
We are seeking licensed LMFTs and LCSWs who have specializations in: couples, ages 0-5, military, substance use, mood and/or anxiety disorders, youth and/or families. Other specializations are welcome.
QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience and Certifications):
- Master’s Degree from an accredited university or professional school of Counseling, Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapy
- Appropriate CA-state licensure: must have active CA License and valid NPI
- This position requires the employee to reside in CA
BENEFITS PROVIDED:
- Flexible schedules – you control your schedule and can accept clients at your convenience
- Remote Work (Telehealth) or In Person office space
- Professional Marketing/Management of Professional Platforms
- Free EHR
SAY is offering per diem positions, reimbursement is discussed upon interviewing.
SAY covers office space, credentialing, contracting with insurance companies, insurance verification and billing.
HOW TO APPLY:
Feel free to contact Alicia Koppy at alicia.koppy@saysandiego.org for more information. To apply, email cover letter and resume to Alicia Koppy.
*Please do not email or contact Alicia regarding any other positions at SAY. All other applications need to go through the SAY Career Center.
Under the supervision of the First 5 First Steps Program Director, the Resource Associate oversees outreach for First 5 First Steps, a home visiting program in the Central/North Central region of San Diego. Duties include: interfacing with referral partners; assisting in connecting with potential clients; building community relationships and promoting program; developing additional resources for families; and maintaining accurate records of outreach efforts for evaluation and reporting purposes. See complete job description and requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience and Certifications):
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field
- Job related experience
- Competency and experience in working with different cultures
- Valid CA Driver license
- Must have access to reliable transportation and be willing to use it for job-related tasks
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of San Diego, its resources and services
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Highly organized
The Case Manager I (Student Advocate) functions as part of the Healthy Start Program at Valencia Park Elementary School and Perry Elementary School. The Healthy Start Program recognizes that educational success, physical health, emotional support, and family strength are inseparable. Therefore, program related services focus on social, emotional, physical, and mental wellness for both students and families. See complete job description and requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience and Certifications):
- Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field.
- Two (2) years of experience in individual and group counseling for youth and families, including case management.
- Access to reliable transportation and willing to use it for job-related tasks.
- Have a driving record that complies with SAY Driving Policies.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Seeking creative and dynamic Community Organizer to work with SAY’s Parent Student Resident Organization (PSRO), a grass roots advocacy group. The Community Organizer will support the implementation of the health equity advocacy goals with a particular focus on working with student members. The position will operate out of Crawford Community Connection (CCC), a school-based family resource center serving City Heights students and families. As many youth in this area are refugee and immigrants, the Community Organizer will have experience in a cross-cultural environment, working in youth development and community organizing. The Community Organizer will work closely with PSRO’s lead organizer to determine equity, advocacy priorities within the educational and community systems they seek to impact. See complete job description and requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience and Certifications):
- Experience in Advocacy, Human Services, International Studies, or related field preferred
- Experience working with immigrant and/or refugee families
- Experience working with schools’ systems is highly desirable
- Experience in direct client service, particularly experience with at-risk youth and families, and community development
- Demonstrated effectiveness in working with high school age youth
- Access to reliable transportation and willingness to use for job-related tasks
- Bilingual in common immigrant/refugee language of City Heights may be helpful (includes but not be limited to Somali, Kizigua, Swahili, Arabic, Karen, Burmese, Haitian Créole, Spanish, Vietnamese)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to work within a flexible schedule that includes some nights and weekends
- Knowledge of socio-economic problems and multi-cultural issues in the community
- Knowledge of immigrant and/or refugee families is highly desirable
- Ability to take initiative, be self-directed, and work independently
- Computer skills including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
SAY is currently looking for SITE SUPERVISORS at innovative before and after school programs located on elementary & middle school campuses in the San Diego Unified School District. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the daily operation and management of before and after school program: the coordination of overall program activities, the on-site supervision of student interactions, and monitoring of attendance, academic and enrichment activities/special events.
Current openings are located at Birney Elementary (Licensed), Hancock Elementary (PrimeTime), and Farb Middle (PrimeTime).
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage and supervise an Extended Day after school until 6:00 p.m. (Before school if applicable).
- Plan, coordinate, and implement age-appropriate educational, recreational, social, and multi-cultural activities for children.
- Engage in a variety of indoor and outdoor activities including any or all of the following: physical fitness, organized sports, academic projects, fine arts and practical arts.
- Adhere to guidelines set forth by regulatory agencies and funding sources including but not limited to CCL, SDUSD and County.
- Supervise children and ensure their safety at all times.
- Supervise program teachers, teacher’s aides, volunteers, and/or interns as required.
QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience and Certifications):
- Minimum experience of one year (1 – 4 yrs. preferred), in the supervision and management of educational, and recreational programs for children ages 5 – 14 years old.
- A minimum of 48 college-level units OR 12 units in child development or related fields OR able to pass the CAPE (Classroom Assistant Proficiency Exam).
- Knowledge and competence of Microsoft Office.
- Current CPR and First Aide must be provided within 30 days of employment.
- Favorable pre-employment DOJ/FBI fingerprinting clearance and child abuse index processing required.
- Favorable pre-employment TB test and health screening required.
- Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (defined as two weeks after two doses of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines or a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine)
- Immunization Records (Influenza, Pertussis and Measles) must be provided within 30 days of employment.
- Access to reliable transportation required.
- Have a driving record that complies with SAY Driving Policies
The Clerk is responsible for providing administrative and clerical support to program staff. This position requires excellent people skills, scheduling, organizing, and other administrative duties, works with database, word processing, and spreadsheet applications. See complete job description and requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience and Certifications):
- High School Diploma required
- Two years previous experience
- Demonstrated administrative experience
- Proficient in Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Access to reliable transportation and willing to use it for job-related tasks
- Have a driving record that complies with SAY Driving Policies
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Competency in maintaining accurate and detailed records
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities
- Capable of working independently and responsibly
Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Resource Associate (Intake/Recruitment Specialist) oversees referrals to the SAY San Diego Dads Corps program. The Resource Associate will have experience in outreach, client services, and some case management experience. The Resource Associate will also be responsible for conducting needs assessments, case management support, providing program information, crisis management, intake completion, client follow-up, referral distribution, and client tracking. See complete job description and requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience, and Certifications):
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and/or related Social Science, Associate’s Degree in a related field, or 2 years equivalent work experience
- Experience working with diverse populations with varying backgrounds
- Prior Military Service or prior experience working with military is preferred, but not required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Access to reliable transportation with current car insurance
- Computer literate & proficiency of Microsoft Office package
- Capability to manage multiple demands and prioritize when needed
- Knowledge and experience of San Diego, its resources and services
- Strong customer service skills as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work some nights and weekends, as needed
