FSP Parent Partner

REPORTS TO: FSP Program Manager

Work Hours:  40

POSITION PURPOSE:
To provide support and assistance to parents and caregivers of children/adolescents/young adults enrolled in the FSP Program

QUALIFICATIONS:
The parent Partner is required to have had a child in DCFS, Probation or Department of Mental Health systems and successfully completed the requirements of those systems.  Any case with DCFS or Probation must have been closed.

SPECIAL SKILLS:
Good communication skills, good organizational skills, ability to manage time and balance multiple tasks.  Ability to work a flexible schedule including some evenings and after hours calls.  Bilingual capability a plus.  Must have transportation, a clean DMV and be willing to travel locally.

DATE POSTED:  01/17/08  CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

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Wrap Around Coordinator                       Work Hours:  40

POSITION PURPOSE:
To serve as the point person for children and families in the WA program.  To ensure that identified services are provided.  To ensure compliance with DMH and WA philosophy and requirements.  Assist Program Manager oversee staff and provide ongoing training.

QUALIFICATIONS:
M.A. in psychology or related field.  Licensed or registered with BBS/BOP.  Experience providing mental health services to severely emotionally disturbed children, adolescents and their families.  Experience providing in-home therapeutic services required.  Must be goal-oriented and comfortable with a strength-based approach.

SPECIAL SKILLS:
Good clinical, organization and documentation skills.  Flexibility to do several tasks simultaneously.  Must have transportation, be willing to travel locally and have a clean DMV.

DATE POSTED:  02/25/08  CLOSING DATE:  Until Filled

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Staff Therapist             
Work Hours:  40

POSITION PURPOSE:
To provide mental health services to severely emotionally disturbed children, adolescents and their families in the clinic and in the schools. 

QUALIFICATIONS:
M.A. in psychology or related field, at least 1 year of experience providing mental health services to severely emotionally disturbed children, adolescents and their families.  Must be registered with the BBS or BOP if not licensed in the state of CA

SPECIAL SKILLS:
Good Clinical, organizational and documentation skills.  Flexibility to do several tasks simultaneously.  Experience working in schools, and bilingual capability a plus.

DATE POSTED:  04/02/08   CLOSING DATE:  Until Filled

-----------------------------------------------Assistant Teacher                      

Work Hours:              40

POSITION PURPOSE:
Provides instruction to preschool students, includes working as part of a team to provide a learning environment for children assigned to a classroom under State Department of Education Guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS:
At least 6 units of Early Childhood Education or Child Development, and /or eligible for Associate Teacher Permit, or higher, a minimum of 1 year experience.  Bilingual Preferred.

SPECIAL SKILLS:
Good written and verbal skills, ability to work directly with preschool children and their parents, reliable and punctual, professional manner, ability to work in a team setting; knowledge of California State Department of Education Curriculum guidelines and procedures (e.g. DRDP) a plus.

DATE POSTED:  04/04/08  CLOSING DATE:  Until Filled

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Administrative Assistant –
Therapeutic Behavioral Services       

Work Hours:              40

POSITION PURPOSE:
Provide administrative program support to the TBS program and Clinical Services Dept. Directors as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be detail-oriented, well organized, possess good communication, ability to multi-task, and good time management skills.  Administrative experience (preferably in a DMH setting).

SPECIAL SKILLS:
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word, good writing and note taking skills

DATE POSTED:  04/10/08  CLOSING DATE:  Until Filled