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CALM’s mission is to prevent childhood trauma, heal children and families, and build resilient communities throughout Santa Barbara County. Everyday CALM’s dedicated and talented staff make a difference in the lives of children and families throughout Santa Barbara County.
CALM is seeking a bilingual Front Porch Associate to conduct community outreach, partner with families and work with children and families in the home and in the community to promote positive parenting, prevent child abuse and neglect, and facilitate optimal child development.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conducts phone and in-person assessment and/or intake for children and families from Path 1, 2 and 4 referred from CWS.
Completes screening and assessment with clients to assess their strengths and needs.
Coordinates with other agencies when appropriate to help family with concrete needs and other support.
Provides regularly scheduled home visits to work towards treatment.
Maintains cooperative working relationships with parents, families, and clients.
Writes progress notes and completes assessments in a timely manner.
Cooperates with CWS to develop and evaluate Front Porch activities and to assume other assignments as necessary.
Monitors flow of referrals from CWS and provide feedback as needed.
Attends trainings and conferences as needed or required by program manager
Participates in community education and outreach
Attends CALM agency staff meetings and weekly team meetings
Completes other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
BA degree, ASW or licensed therapist. BA degree in related field from an accredited university or college preferred with one-year experience, or Associates degree in Early Childhood Education from an accredited university or college with 5 - 7 years counseling, therapy, and/or early childhood education experience. Previous experience working in the nonprofit sector highly desirable.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Excellent verbal/written communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Able to work in busy environment, under pressure, without compromising accuracy, attention to detail or courtesy to staff and others.
Able to prioritize competing responsibilities, with effective time management skills.
Able to demonstrate mature judgment, initiative and critical thinking.
Strong interpersonal skills, willing team member and supportive colleague.
Flexibility, organization and can-do attitude
Must have respect for confidentiality; ability to work with discretion and integrity.
Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word and Outlook.
Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
Able to get along well with others and work collaboratively in a positive manner
Must have valid CA drivers’ license, clean DMV, and criminal record clearance from DOJ.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: A competitive salary dependent on experience and education. Benefits include 100% Employer-paid medical, dental, vision and life insurance for employees plus partial benefits for dependent family members, 12 paid holidays, vacation time and sick days and a 403(b) 3% matching program.
TO APPLY:
Qualified candidates are invited to send us a resume and cover letter.
CALM provides equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, or any other protected classification.
