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Interface Children & Family Services
Attn: Kim Mora, Human Resources Director
1305 Del Norte Rd, Suite 200
Camarillo, CA 93010-8366
Email: hrstaff@icfs.org
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Call Specialist - 211
Bilingual Required
Full Time Openings & Intermittent On-Call (0 - 19 hours per week) Openings
Hourly Rate: $12/hr (includes bilingual incentive) + $1/hr with active AIRS CIRS Certification
PLEASE INDICATE AVAILABLILITY (DAYS,EVENINGS,WEEKENDS AND ANY SCHEDULE LIMITATIONS) WHEN RESPONDING TO THIS JOB
JOB OVERVIEW:
Deliver high quality, professional information and referral services to callers and actively support department functions. Assess caller needs, search online database for organizations that are capable of meeting those needs, provide caller with referrals to multiple organizations and thoroughly document each call. Other duties as assigned.
Work varied hours, including nights, weekends and holidays as needed.
GENERAL DUTIES:
- Provide high quality, multidimensional information and referral services to callers from multiple counties.
- Help each caller identify their health and human service needs.
- Thorough documentation of each call in call handling database.
- Active participant in keeping resource database updated with accurate information about community resources.
- Actively support Call Center team and management in maintaining and developing services.
- Report technical or programmatic issues as needed.
- Work varied hours, including nights, weekends and holidays as needed.
- Extended hours as needed in times of disaster in any county served.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) REQUIRED.
- Effective, accurate written (English)and verbal (English and Spanish) communication required.
- Excellent customer service skills required, particularly in relation to phone-based services.
- Minimum AA degree or equivalent experience.
- 1 to 2 years experience in call center preferred.
- Familiarity with social services delivery systems strongly preferred.
- Must work well in a team environment.
- Must show personal initiative for following guidelines and directions.
- Must have strong skills in use of computer and telephone communication and documentation.
- Completion of Alliance of Information and Referral Services certification within one to three years of hire is encouraged.
- Successful background and criminal clearance required.
- Respond immediately by phone or in person to calls from law enforcement and/or DV victims.
- Provide crisis counseling and shelter support.
- Assess immediate needs for safety, shelter, food as well as clarify safe alternatives.
- Arrange emergency shelter placement when appropriate.
- Transport victim/children to shelter or other safe location.
- Complete all required documentation associated with crisis sessions and services provided.
- Complete and turn in documentation to IFVRT manager in a timely manner.
- Maintain lines of communication with IFVRT manager following shift or for assistance when troubleshooting, and with shelter staff when making shelter client placements.
- Attend IFVRT Meetings.
- Maintain familiarity with the resources in Ventura County to assist when making referrals.
- May participate in community events, fundraising efforts and community education.
- May participate in law enforcement Briefings.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding clients per California Evidence Code Section 1037-1037.8.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Advocate On-Call - Family Violence Response Team
On-Going Posting
Bilingual Required
Intermittent On-Call 0 to 19 hours per week
Hourly Rate: $14 per hour (includes bilingual incentive)
After Hours Shifts - nights/weekends
JOB OVERVIEW:
This position reports to the Interface Family Violence Response Team Manager and constitutes a member of the On Call Family Violence Response Team responding during assigned shift to crisis calls by phone or in person to provide immediate crisis counseling, advocacy and support to DV victims and their children.
GENERAL DUTIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum qualifications include fluent bilingual English/Spanish oral communication skills; 1 year experience providing crisis response services in cooperation with either law enforcement, mental health or social service organizations; excellent time management skills; team player; self-starter; interact effectively with and collaboratively with domestic violence advocates, mental health professionals, social workers and law enforcement. Ability to work night shift/weekend shift. Must be sensitive and competent to serve diverse cultures, adults and children from diverse socioeconomic groups, minorities, religions and sexual orientations. Must be familiar with Ventura County resources necessary to meet the needs of immediate response to victims and their children. BA in social service preferred. 40 Hour DV Training within 3 months of hire date. Computer literacy with MSWord, PowerPoint and the Internet. A criminal clearance, proof of valid California license, reliable transportation, automobile insurance and maintenance of an acceptable driving record as required by our insurer. Masters Degree in psychology or related field preferred. Requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in related field.
Group Facilitator Trainee - Batterers Intervention Program
TITLE: Batterers' Intervention Program Group Facilitator Trainee
HOURS: Intermittent 0-19 hours per week
HOURLY: $14-$16 D.O.E.
JOB OVERVIEW:
Co-facilitates ongoing psycho-educational groups for offenders of domestic violence. The goal of this position will be to retain each trainee as a group facilitator for a minimum of one year after receiving certification.
DUTIES:
- Co-facilitates court mandated classes with an approved batterers' intervention group facilitator, for a period of 104 hours in a six month period of time. Thereafter, VC Probation Agency will determine final approval. Must receive certification within a one year period of time. Upon receiving certification, trainees will be eligible to apply for a group facilitator role.
- Works with the approved group facilitator to ensure all lesson plans adhere to the program curriculum and remain in accordance with the requirements stated in Penal Code § 1203.097 & 1203.098.
- Ensures that the group tone, content and therapeutic methods reflect the principle of holding batterers accountable through exploration of the roots and intent of their behavior.
- Assists program coordinator with client intake appointments and file management.
- Assists with the documentation of client progress in groups.
- Attend regular supervision with supervisor and staff meetings as assigned
- Participates in both external and internal trainings as assigned.
- Represent agency at assigned community meetings, taskforces, councils or workgroups.
- Mandated reporter of child and elder abuse.
- Miscellaneous duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's Degree in psychology, sociology or related field preferred. Requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in related field. Must have completed the required 40-hour domestic violence training pursuant to Penal Code § 1203.098, prior to co-facilitating groups. Prior experience facilitating psycho educational groups preferred. Must possess strong group management skills and have extensive knowledge of family systems, dynamics of domestic violence, substance abuse, anger management, child abuse, co-custody parenting, child development and the cycle of violence. Must possess strong crisis intervention skills and have firm knowledge of reporting laws. Must be able to work effectively with individuals from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Must be able to work independently and maintain flexibility. Experience with private and/or public social service agencies desirable. Must be available to work evenings. Requires criminal clearance, proof of a valid California driver's license, reliable transportation, automobile insurance and maintenance of an acceptable driving record as required by our insurer. Upon certification facilitators must maintain 16 continuing education credits annually pursuant to Penal Code § 1203.098 all other necessary training and education requirements in order to facilitate batterers intervention groups. Bilingual English/ Spanish preferred.
Project Specialist - Strategies
Full Time 40 hours
Hourly Rate: $22 + Depending On Experience and skills
EXTENSIVE TRAVEL IN CALIFORNIA IS REQUIRED
JOB OVERVIEW:
This position is to provide training and technical assistance statewide to promote family strengthening, early intervention and the prevention of child abuse. The duties will require the development and delivery of trainings for the family support field and outreach and technical assistance that promotes the sustainability of family resource centers and networks devoted to family strengthening. This position is expected to contribute to the development of outcome measures, program evaluation and data-based reports to funders. An understanding of evidence-bases practices is required. In addition, knowledge of the Strengthening Families Framework, Supporting Family Involvement, child traumatic stress and/or the Child Welfare system is a plus. The Project Specialist will work closely with both regional and state workgroups. This position reports to the Projects Manager.
GENERAL DUTIES:
- Assume a coordination role on one or more of Strategies Central Region's ongoing training projects.
- Provide regional and statewide training for the family strengthening field.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with Family Resource Centers and associated county and non-profit services throughout central California including county Child Welfare departments.
- Participate in conference planning and workshop development.
- Contribute to the integration of evidence-based practices as a part of all training and technical assistance efforts.
- Develop an understanding of the family support field by attending trainings and conferences as well as reading current research and evidence-based background materials.
- Contribute to data collection and program evaluation efforts.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Requires a Bachelor's degree and experience in a social service field. A Master's Degree is preferred. Successful candidates must have strong written and verbal communication skills. Training experience is required, including the ability to work with groups such as front-line staff, community members, management staff and county Child Welfare departments and/or Child Abuse Prevention Councils and partners. Ability to handle complex tasks, and relate to a wide range of professionals is a must. Experience and knowledge of specific social service programs such as in-home visitation, child abuse prevention, strength-based practices and the peer review process is helpful. Must have the ability to work independently and collaboratively with groups. Skilled use of computer programs to include Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word is required. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Ability to travel extensively is required. Successful background and criminal clearance is required. Proof of a valid California driver's license, reliable transportation, automobile insurance and maintain an acceptable driving record as required by our insurer.
Therapist - Mental Health Services
Bilingual Required
Full-time 30 hours
Hourly Rate: $21.50-$26.00 DOE (depending on experience)
EXPERIENCE IN COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES NEEDED
JOB OVERVIEW:
Works under clinical and/or program supervision. Represents organization/program in contacts with youth and families, and the community. Applies professional knowledge, experience and independent judgment to complex tasks within a specialized field of knowledge. Is responsible for all therapeutic interventions necessary with children, youth and families referred to the program. May participate in a multidisciplinary team approach in conceptualization and implementation of therapeutic interventions and linkage. Develops and implements strategies with the treatment team to meet intended goals. Regularly attends all mandatory meetings.
GENERAL DUTIES:
- Under the supervision of management/management designee, complete clinical assessment including biopsychosocial, Ohio Scales, ABAS, MSE, provide 5-Axis diagnosis, GAF and/or additional inventories with clients to assess their strengths and needs from a clinical perspective.
- Create MTP goals with the youth, family and applicable partners.
- Create a treatment plan in collaboration with youth, family and applicable partners.
- Provide regularly scheduled therapy as agreed upon in the treatment plan and in compliance of all California BBS, CAMFT and/or NASWA requirements.
- Maintain the required case load and weekly billable units of service goal.
- Participate actively in all treatment team meetings, collaborative agency meetings, training, program meetings and clinical supervision.
- Coordinate with the applicable treatment team, other agencies and affiliates when appropriate to implement treatment plan.
- May assist management/management designee with provision of clinical supervision and documentation review support to licensed eligible staff if chosen applicant meets all necessary requirements per Interface, California BBS, CAMFT and/or NASWA.
- Maintain current knowledge of activities occurring with the youth and family during the course of intervention-including progress with required assessments/evaluations and any coordinated treatment goals.
- Maintain and complete clear, concise, accurate progress notes, forms/assessments, outcome reporting and any other documentation requested, including program and agency statistics according to specified time line.
- Requires mandatory reporting, including Tarasoff.
- Attend appropriate seminars/trainings/workshops (CEUs) with management approval.
- Work cooperatively with all team members, collaborating and participating agencies and provide clinical support to non-clinical team members.
- Maintain fidelity of evidence based treatment protocols.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum: California BBS LMFT or LCSW preferred; registered and licensed eligible MFT Intern or Associate MSW. Collaborative team player, good communicator, family systems approach. Community based treatment - comfortable providing clinical services in the field, including domestic violence shelter, transitional home, client's home, school or clinic setting. Must be firmly grounded in child development with emphasis on early child development, clinical skills required for successfully addressing issues in children, youth and families including but not limited to school, performance or behavior, depression or anxiety, poor or limited impulse control, social skills, substance abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, aggressive or violent behavior, self-injurious behavior, thought disorder symptoms, and family dysfunction. Demonstrate strong crisis intervention skills and a firm knowledge of reporting laws. Knowledge of or training in evidence based interventions and models including but not limited to Motivational Interviewing, Triple P, PCIT, TF-CBT, CBITS, 40-Hour Domestic Violence Training a plus. Must be able to manage full caseload and comply with performance expectations and work effectively with families from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds, with history of family violence. Need a working knowledge of Ventura County community resources with flexibility to respond to multiple organizations requirements. Must be able to function in a team environment and interact productively with all members, both internal and external stakeholders, yet be able to work independently when required. Must have solid writing skills to satisfy project documentation requirements. Flexible and non-structured work hours. Afternoon and evening service delivery. Experience working with Microsoft Office. Bilingual Spanish speaking required. Successful background and criminal clearance required. Proof of a valid California driver's license, reliable transportation, automobile insurance and maintain an acceptable driving record as required by our insurer.
Trainer - Strategies
Intermittent positions up to 19 hours per week
Hourly Rate: $19 + Depending On Experience
EXTENSIVE TRAVEL IN CALIFORNIA IS REQUIRED
JOB OVERVIEW:
This position is to provide training statewide to promote family strengthening, early intervention and the prevention of child abuse. The duties will require the development and delivery of trainings for the family support field to promote the sustainability of family resource centers and networks devoted to family strengthening. An understanding of evidence-bases practices is required. In addition, knowledge of the Strengthening Families Framework and/or the Child Welfare system is a plus. This position reports to the Projects Manager.
GENERAL DUTIES:
- Provide regional and statewide training for the family strengthening field.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with Family Resource Centers and associated county and non-profit services throughout central California including county Child Welfare departments.
- Participate in curriculum design, conference planning and workshop development.
- Contribute to the integration of evidence-based practices as a part of all training efforts.
- Contribute to data collection and program evaluation efforts.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Requires a Bachelor's degree and experience in a social service field. A Master's Degree is preferred. Successful candidates must have strong written and verbal communication skills. Training experience is required, including the ability to work with groups such as front-line staff, community members, management staff and county Child Welfare departments and/or Child Abuse Prevention Councils and partners. Ability to handle complex tasks, and relate to a wide range of professionals is a must. Experience and knowledge of specific social service programs such as in-home visitation, child abuse prevention, strength-based practices and the peer review process is helpful. Must have the ability to work independently and collaboratively with groups. Skilled use of computer programs to include Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word is required. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Ability to travel extensively is required. Successful background and criminal clearance is required. Proof of a valid California driver's license, reliable transportation, automobile insurance and maintain an acceptable driving record as required by our insurer.