The Project Manager provides ongoing support to and facilitation of Project Safeguard. The Program Manager will supervise the Community Organizer, Prevention Specialist and subcontractors and work to reduce youth alcohol and marijuana use in the Southeast area of the city of San Diego utilizing SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention framework. See complete job description and requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience and Certifications):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Psychology, Public Health, Education, Social Work, Business or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant leadership experience in an agency providing prevention services in a community setting.
• Experience with alcohol, tobacco and drug issues, environmental prevention, Strategic Prevention Framework and community development.
• Experience working in Southeast San Diego.

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Respect for diverse cultures, demonstrated effectiveness in working within a collaborative environment, and experience in public speaking and presentation.
• Proven ability to work with diverse community and neighborhood organizations and constituencies.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in working with youth.

The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Manager responsibilities include crafting fair company policies, implementing inclusion programs and applying objective hiring procedures. To be successful in this role, you should have experience in HR and knowledge of human rights legislation.

The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Manager (EDI Manager) is responsible for cultivating a culture which provides a supportive and inclusive work environment for all of our employees by developing and delivering educational programs, as well as policy and practice changes, to promote and sustain diversity, inclusion, equity and respect throughout all aspects of SAY San Diego’s culture and programs. The EDI Manager will, on occasion report to the SAY San Diego management team and board.
See complete job description and requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience and Certifications):

• Bachelor’s Degree from an appropriately accredited institution with at least four years of experience leading diversity programs
• Demonstrated years of experience working effectively with a culturally diverse workforce and provide leadership in organizational change
• Experience in consensus building and shared ownership of change management

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong working knowledge of effective EDI practices, emerging resources and research, and how to tailor these to our environment
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills

The Community Organizer is responsible for the development and ongoing support to the City Heights Clean and Safe Coalition’s efforts in the City Heights community of the City of San Diego. Bilingual in English and Spanish required. See complete job description and requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience and Certifications):

• In the process of completing Bachelor’s Degree and/or commensurate experience in community and economic development working with collaborative efforts and/or similar initiatives
• Must be a City Heights resident
• Experience in community organizing, leading meetings, and event planning
• Experience with social media
• Experience with and respect for diverse cultures, demonstrated effectiveness in working within a collaborative environment, and experience in public speaking and presentation
• Experience with crime prevention strategies, alcohol, tobacco and drug issues, and community development
• Experience in working with City Government/City Departments
• Have access to reliable transportation and willing to use it for job related tasks

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Broad knowledge of diverse cultures and sensitivity in dealing with diversity issues
• Ability to collaborate and work in a team-oriented atmosphere
• Ability to work independently and take significant initiative

The Community Organizer is responsible for the development and ongoing support and facilitation of the Collective, a coalition of young adults working to reduce alcohol and tobacco related disparities in the LGBTQ population. The Community Organizer will provide technical assistance and support to the Collective and the LGBTQ community to work for social change around alcohol, tobacco and other drug use in a systematic, deliberate and collaborative way. This position is funded by the California Department of Health Services Tobacco Control Program under a subcontract from Partners for Wellness – Orange County. See complete job description and requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience and Certifications):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Psychology, Public Health, Education, Social Work, Business or related field
• Minimum 2 years of relevant leadership experience in providing prevention services in a community setting
• Experience with alcohol, tobacco and drug issues, environmental prevention and community development
• Experience in working with City Government
• Experience in working with the LGBTQ community
• Experience working with LGBTQ youth and young adults
• Experience with social media
• Experience with and respect for diverse cultures, demonstrated effectiveness in working within a collaborative environment, and experience in public speaking and presentation
• Have access to reliable transportation and willing to use it for job related tasks, including transporting community members and youth

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Proven ability to work with diverse community and neighborhood organizations and constituencies
• Demonstrated effectiveness in working with youth

A professional position responsible for the overall functioning of the main office. Two openings. See complete job description and requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience and Certifications):

• Valid CA Driver’s License
• Access to reliable transportation and able to use it for job-related tasks
• Prior experience in a receptionist role
• Experience using spreadsheets, database and word processing software
• Have a driving record that complies with SAY Driving Policies

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• Strong customer service skills
• Capable of working independently and responsibly

The Case Manager I (Family Support Specialist) is responsible for providing regular, long-term, primarily in-home support with 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. Bilingual English and Spanish is required. We have two openings. 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

The Alternatives to Detention Case Manager assesses low-medium risk juvenile offenders and their families to help provide a continuum of alternatives for youth determined not to require detention. Program services will include family assessment, referral, case advocacy, home detention, reporting centers, non-secure shelter (cool bed), intensive case management and wraparound family support services. Program goals include preventing youth from being unnecessarily detained and reducing juvenile delinquency. Staff will provide comprehensive assessment, advocacy, linkage and referral, coordinated case planning, and other supportive services, including ensuring that youth attend all court hearings as required. Bilingual in English and Spanish is required. See the complete job description and requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience and Certifications):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
• Two years of related experience in case management and direct client service, particularly experience with at-risk youth and families preferred.
• Experience in providing casework/case management services/maintaining accurate updated case files and compile statistical data monthly.
• Must have access to reliable transportation and be willing to use it for job-related tasks.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of trauma-informed care interventions and practices.
• Skilled in providing family, group, and multi-family group services, and parent education.
• Knowledge and experience working with diverse cultures.
• Ability to manage multiple demands and prioritize when needed.
• Ability to respond to a referral and assess a minor within 15 minutes.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of relevant resources within the community.

The Neighborhood Navigator (Case Manager) provides intensive case management to individuals with chronic health and behavioral health conditions. Main duties include conducting personal health assessments, guiding individuals in developing personal healthcare plans and goals, and connecting individuals to resources and support in the community, all with the goal of improving overall health outcomes. Bilingual in English and Spanish is required. See complete job description and requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience and Certifications):

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year of experience providing case management/case work services to underserved or special needs populations with varied and complex health, behavioral health, economic and educational circumstances.
• Personal experience living or working in community to be served, including awareness of available resources, community conditions, barriers, and assets.
• Experience working in a health care setting preferred.
• Access to reliable transportation and willing to use it for job-related tasks.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Knowledge and experience working with minority populations.
• Possess and maintain positive and supportive relationships with coworkers
• Be able to 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 Program Supervisor is responsible for providing ongoing clinical, administrative, and reflective supervision to the Cal-Learn Case Managers under the First 5 First Steps network. Cal-Learn is a statewide program for pregnant and parenting teens in the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program. The goal of the program is to support teens in graduating from high school and supporting the teens in forming healthy families. See complete job description and requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience and Certifications):

• Bachelor’s Degree with 3 years of relevant experience or Master’s Degree in Child Development, Human Services, Social Work or related field preferred
• A solid understanding of or experience in supervising and motivating staff, as well as providing support in stressful working environments
• Experience in home visitation with a strong background in primary prevention services to the 0 to 3 age population
• Experience working with teens and teen parents preferred
• Familiarity with CalWORKs and Cal-Learn preferred
• Previous experience managing in a collaborative environment
• Competency and experience in working with people from a wide variety of cultures and backgrounds

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Supervisory and counseling skills
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office programs and County systems (Calwin and Rushmore) preferred
• Deep knowledge of community resources for infants, children and families
• Ability to maintain boundaries between personal and professional life
• Access to reliable transportation and willingness to use for job-related tasks