ARPA Navigator / Case Manager I/II (Personal Services)
ARPA Navigator provides navigation services with clients including assessments, linkage, facilitation, care coordination, evaluation and advocacy for options and services to meet an individual's and family's needs through communication and resources to promote well-being.
Qualifications:
1. Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Social Work or related field preferred. Equivalent experience accepted.
2. Knowledge of community resources preferred.
3. Bilingual preferred.
4. Must be 21 years old or over.
5. A valid California driver's license with less than two minor moving violations is required of staff who have driving duties to meet the requirements of their position and be approved by the agency's insurance company.
Essential Job Functions:
1. Ability to communicate ideas in oral and written form.
2. Ability to instruct in group and individual settings.
3. Ability to work effectivity with cultural/ethnic diversity.
4. Maintain confidential information according to legal and ethical standards.
5. Ability to work at various locations, including client homes, schools and community settings.
6. Sound personal qualifications (i.e., maturity, stability, high moral standards, and sound mental health and physical ability to perform job duties).
Responsibilities:
1. Provide access, advocacy, resources and linkage to clients.
2. Provide outreach services to include identifying areas that need to be strengthened, in addition to setting and reaching targeted goals.
3. Interact productively within a multi-disciplinary team and other community organizations.
4. Maintain record and tracking systems that meet standards of the agency, The Joint Commission and contract.
5. Attend community events.
Joint Commission Requirements:
1. Responsible for preventing and controlling infection.
2. Responsible for maintaining a culture of quality and safety.
3. Effectively use de-escalation skills and techniques for crisis prevention
4. Properly administer the C-SSRS to help prevent suicide (not just children).
Other:
1. Attend all required meetings.
2. Report any suspected child or dependent adult/elder abuse or neglect immediately to direct supervisor or utilize the chain of command if supervisor is unavailable.
3. Report any client imminent danger to self or to others or gravely disabled immediately to direct supervisor or utilize the chain of command if supervisor is unavailable.
4. Other duties as assigned.
Summary:
We are a nonprofit organization with a mission to strengthen families and communities by transforming lives! We are currently recruiting for a Child Group Teacher in our First Step Perinatal program who is ready to make a difference in the lives of others.
Why Sierra Vista?
Our supportive, caring environment extends not only to our clients and families, but to our valued staff as well. Employees from a number of disciplines work together in a collaborative, stimulating environment that is a model for quality care.
Sierra Vista Child & Family Services offers:
Health Insurance Coverage - SVCFS offers a comprehensive health benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision coverage, and an employer paid life insurance policy.
2 weeks of vacation, 11 paid holidays, 12 paid sick days upon accrual.
Employee Assistance Plan unlimited access to professional consultants for money management, family counseling, legal advice and many other areas.
Optional 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
Clinical Supervision for state licensure.
Opportunities for growth and professional development.
Non-Profit Student Loan Forgiveness.
Salary Increases each year.
Supportive/collaborative work environment.
Discounts are available to employees for gym memberships, with cellphone plan providers and other discounted perks.
