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Psychologist

San Diego, CA

Position Type: Part-time/full-time

Reports to: Program Manager

Position Overview: As part of a broader health team, the Psychologist will take a lead role in the provision of behavioral health and care-coordination services during this dynamic time in Healthcare Reform. The psychologist will work very closely with medical providers, psychiatrist, case worker/care coordinators, and patients to meet patients’ multiple clinical and non-clinical health needs through a strength-based model.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides weekly case conference with the multidisciplinary team, weekly group supervision with clinical team, and weekly individual supervision with staff.
Reviews clinical documentation of clinical staff on a regular basis, including regular chart audits.
Performs intake, mental health screening, assessments, & diagnoses.
Assists patients of Alliance Health Clinic to receive mental health services, health education and direct counseling services.
Develops and implements individual plans of treatment using a culturally
sensitive and strengths-based approach, to assist patients and families to
Refers participants and their families to appropriate community agencies or
facilities; coordinates services with such organizations and advocates for patients and/or their families.
case management, which may include interacting with other service providers and institutions.
Prepares complete and concise written materials, reports, and documentation.
Assesses and effectively meets the needs of the participants and their families, and works effectively with team members, representatives, community organizations and the public.
Actively participates in internal quality improvement teams and work with members proactively to drive quality improvement initiatives in accordance with the mission and strategic goals of the organization, federal and state laws and regulations, and accreditation standards, when assigned.
Works extremely well under pressure and meets multiple and often competing deadlines.
At all times demonstrates cooperative behavior with supervisors, subordinates, colleagues, clients and the community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in Social Work or Doctoral degree in Psychology is required.
Must be licensed as a Clinical Social Worker or Psychologist in the State of
California. Must have five years of post-licensure experience.
Has substantial experience providing clinical supervision and meets Board of
Behavioral Sciences and/or Board of Psychology requirements to supervise
Thorough knowledge of culturally sensitive therapeutic principles

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Career Navigator

San Diego, CA

Position Type: Full-time

Department: ORR Refugee Career Path

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work one-on-one with new clients to assess their education, experience, language skills, and other relevant qualities related to job-seeking
Use assessment to determine a career plan for the client
Discuss with clients their long-term employment goals and what education, certifications, and training they will need for their career path
Remain in contact with the ADVANCE partners AHC, SDCCD, and SDWP to build career advancement based on client interest and expertise
Maintain routine contact with both the client and the partner through routine check-ins
Report to the Program Manager to provide updates on the client's career advancement status and submit weekly reports to the Program Director documenting this status

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred in social work or human services
Minimum of 2 years social work or community-based experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to establish rapport quickly with others
Bi-lingual and bi-cultural abilities preferred
Fluency in English and a second language required.

Remuneration: $21-$22/hour, this is a full-time position at 1 FTE

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Case Management Coordinator

San Diego, CA

Position Type: Part-time

Department: ORR STAR

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinate & monitor behavioral health visits including initial assessment appointments.
Address referrals in a timely manner.
Work alongside the Behavioral Health Services Director to ensure client needs and concerns are fully addressed.
Follow up with clients to encourage them to continue their sessions with the Behavioral Health Services Director.
Utilize electronic medical records to document & track all case management services & referrals.
Develop treatment support plans.
Identify and connect clients with appropriate area organizations and individuals whose support they may need.
Complete necessary documentation to facilitate referrals to collaborative outside specialty service providers to ensure continuity of support.
Develop, compile & disseminate a culturally relevant resource/referral directory in the broader community.
Assist clients to decrease barriers & navigate the social services network.
Report to the Program Manager and Behavioral Health Services Director, keeping them especially informed of any barriers clients may face in accessing NORTH STAR services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree or higher in social work or related field;
Minimum 1 year supervisory & 2 years case management experience;
Fluency in Arabic, Dari/ Farsi, or Pashto preferred; and
Fluency in English required Access to a car or ability to navigate local transportation systems required; and
Fluency in English required and fluency in another target group language preferred.

Remuneration: $23-$24/hour, this a part-time position @ 0.50 FTE

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CNA Trainer

San Diego, CA

Position Type: Part-time

Department: Refugee Career Path

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Closely collaborate with the Program Manager
Plan, select, prepare, and implement appropriate active learning activities to meet all program curricula competencies
Provide culturally and linguistically relevant orientation to the clients
Collaborate with the CNA Training Facilitator to create quality nursing education programs
Deliver instruction using active learning methods that accommodate different learning styles
Review and revise as necessary delivery methods, instructional materials, learning activities, and assessment tools
Work collaboratively with the Program Manager, colleagues, and staff members to integrate instructional activities and materials

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in nursing or relevant field
Active nursing license, either as a registered nurse (RN) or an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN)
Minimum of 3 years of nursing clinical experience
Teaching experience is required
Excellent technical written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to establish rapport quickly with others
Fluency in English required

Remuneration: This is a part-time position at 0.25 FTE @ $26,000

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Community Health Worker

San Diego, CA

Position Type: Part-time

Department: ORR STAR (Alliance Health)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist Behavioral Health Services Director in the delivery of trauma-informed services to program clients.
Complete home visits with program patients and families, assess situational or familial factors that may be affecting individual or family mental health.
Take thorough notes on all patient exchanges and add them to patient files.
Update the Behavioral Health Services Director and care team on home visit information to ensure support teams provide full care and resource provision.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Background or training in outreach.
Evidence of training or experience in basic health literacy and/or mental health and first aid.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Works well as a member of a team.
Bi-lingual and bi-cultural abilities preferred.
Fluency in English and a second language is required.

Remuneration: $23-$24/hour, this is a part-time position at 0.50 FTE.

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Service Navigator (Cultural and Community Liaison)

San Diego, CA

Position Type: Part-time

Department: ORR STAR

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Schedule beneficiaries for a comprehensive physical exam with licensed clinical staff at the AHC.
Schedule the administration and scoring of Patient Health Questionnaires (PHQ) to assess psychological and somatic symptoms.
Build a rapport with patients.
Send reminders for patients to attend scheduled therapy sessions or doctor appointments.
Follow up when scheduled appointments are missed to ensure clients continue to benefit from the program.
In conjunction with the Case Management Coordinator, provide trauma-informed care coordination, case management, and service navigation, including emergency assistance, warm referrals, and handoffs to both internal programs and external partner organizations and resources.
Coordinate & monitor behavioral health visits, including initial assessments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree or higher in social work or related field preferred.
Experience working with various cultures and ethnicity is required.
Familiarity with health and medical terminology is preferred.
Good oral, written, and listening communication skills.
Must be bilingual, Arabic/Chaldean/Kurdish preferred.
Fluency in English required and a second language.

Remuneration: $22-$23/hour, this is a part-time position @ 0.50 FTE

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Program Assistant

San Diego, CA

Position Type: Part-time

Department: ORR Refugee Career Pathway

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist Program Manager as needed
Conduct participant outreach, screening, and enrollment
Assist clients to receive services in a linguistically and culturally appropriate manner
Assist clients to participate in core services
Review case files
Attend staff meetings
Attend meetings with senior leadership
Ensure that case files are up to date
Collect data for staff reports
Collect data from program staff
Document program updates

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field
Minimum 1 year supervisory and 2 years assistance experience
Fluency in Arabic, Dari/Farsi, or Pashto preferred
Fluency in English required.

Remuneration: $21-$22/hour this is a part-time position @ 0.50 FTE

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Program Manager

San Diego, CA

Position Type: Full-time

Department: ORR Refugee Career Pathway

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Hire, train, and supervise program staff;
support staff in conducting participant outreach, screening, and enrollment;
Ensure that clients are receiving services in a linguistically and culturally appropriate manner;
Ensure clients participate in core services and review case files to monitor client progress in the program;
Convene Care Team and one-on-one meetings with staff;
Attend meetings with senior leadership;
Prepare and presentations and reports to the Board of Directors;
Ensure that case files are up to date;
Manage all funder communications;
Collect staff reports and prepare timely reports to funder;
Ensure that the program stays on track with financial targets;
Report to the staff leadership to provide updates program, and submit regular reports documenting updates.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in social work or human services;
Minimum of 2 years social work or community-based experience;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to establish rapport quickly with others;
Bi-lingual and bi-cultural abilities required;
Access to a car or ability to navigate local transportation systems required; and
Fluency in English required and fluency in another target group language preferred.

Remuneration: $24-$26/hour, this is a full-time position at 1 FTE

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Psychology Case Worker

San Diego, CA

Position Type: Part-time

Department: ORR STAR

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinate & monitor behavioral health visits including initial assessment appointments.
Address referrals in a timely manner.
Work alongside the Behavioral Health Services Director to ensure client needs and concerns are fully addressed.
Follow up with clients to encourage them to continue their sessions with the Behavioral Health Services Director.
Utilize electronic medical records to document & track all case management services & referrals.
Develop treatment support plans.
Identify and connect clients with appropriate area organizations and individuals whose support they may need.
Complete necessary documentation to facilitate referrals to collaborative outside specialty service providers to ensure continuity of support.
Develop, compile & disseminate a culturally relevant resource/referral directory in the broader community.
Assist clients to decrease barriers & navigate the social services network.
Report to the Program Manager and Behavioral Health Services Director, keeping them especially informed of any barriers clients may be facing in accessing NORTH STAR services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Background or training in outreach.
Evidence of training or experience in basic health literacy and/or mental health and first aid.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Works well as a member of a team.
Bi-lingual and bi-cultural abilities preferred.
Fluency in English required.

Remuneration: $23-$24/hour, this is a part-time position at 0.50 FTE

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Program Manager

San Diego, CA

Position Type: Full-time

Department: ORR STAR

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Hire, train, and supervise program staff;
support staff in conducting participant outreach, screening, and enrollment;
Ensure that clients are receiving services in a linguistically and culturally appropriate manner;
Ensure clients participate in core services and review case files to monitor client progress in the program;
Convene Care Team and one-on-one meetings with staff;
Attend meetings with senior leadership;
Prepare and presentations and reports to the Board of Directors;
Ensure that case files are up to date;
Manage all funder communications;
Collect staff reports and prepare timely reports to funder;
Ensure that the program stays on track with financial targets;
Report to the staff leadership to provide updates program, and submit regular reports documenting updates.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in social work or human services;
Minimum of 2 years social work or community-based experience;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to establish rapport quickly with others;
Bi-lingual and bi-cultural abilities required;
Access to a car or ability to navigate local transportation systems required; and
Fluency in English required and fluency in another target group language preferred.

Remuneration: $24-$26/hour, this is a full-time position at 1 FTE

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Program Manager /Social Worker

San Diego, CA

Position Type: Full-time

Department: Ethnic Community Self-Help

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position is responsible for daily managing and supervising the program, fine-tuning the pre-existing
ELL program with the psychologist in order to make the classes timelier, relevant, and efficient for the
Afghan refugees. Program Manager/Social Worker is also responsible for implementing the evaluation
component of each client, and considering referrals to outside organizations for extended support. As this
person evaluates the progress of each client, addressing areas in need of cultural or social adaptation is
applied. Attending support groups as a co-facilitator is another component, in order to observe areas of
opportunity for personal growth for clients. The PM/SW is also responsible for preparing various program
reports for the ORR and CEO.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or at least two years of social work or Case
work or related experience.
Experience in case management, job development, or employment counseling.
Excellent customer service with refugees from different ethnic backgrounds required.
Excellent computer skills necessary. Bilingual capabilities preferred. Ability to perform comfortably in
a fast-paced, deadline oriented environment.

Remuneration: $25-$27/hour depending on the experience

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Program Manager

San Diego, CA

Position Type: Full-time

Department: Employment Involvement Program (EEP)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position is responsible for daily managing and supervising the program, networking with various
employers, preferably signing a MOU with various employers to place Afghan refugees. On-the job
English language training for the refugees will be tailored to each employer’s industry to
strengthen the vocabulary related to the position. The PM is also responsible for the On-the-job
training which focuses on work readiness (soft skills), employability skills, networking, and
working with various co-workers, retaining the job and moving up the career ladder. The PM is
also responsible for preparing various program reports for the ORR and CEO.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Experience in case management, job development, or employment counseling.
Excellent customer service with refugees from different ethnic backgrounds required.
Excellent computer skills necessary. Bilingual capabilities preferred. Ability to perform comfortably in
a fast-paced, deadline oriented environment.

Remuneration: $25-$27/hour depending on the experience

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