Catholic Community Services - Opeations Assistant - St. Pat's/Tacoma

Title: Operations Assistant Date Open: 9/1/2015 Date Closed: Open Until Filled
Department:
Family Preservation – St. Pat’s Reports to: Site Director
Status:
Full-time FLSA: Non-Exempt Starting Salary/Hourly Rate: DOE

Program
Description:

The Family Preservation System provides an integrated and flexible array of strengths-based therapeutic services and supports to families and children with complex therapeutic needs. Family Preservation Services are delivered primarily in the client’s home or community and are designed to reinforce the strengths of the family to prevent the out-of-home placement of a child or prepare for the return home of a child from out-of-home care. Services focus on empowering the family to effectively use their strengths and abilities to address their needs and challenges with the primary goals of supporting them to become self-sufficient and to strengthen their relationships with community and natural supports that can sustain their long term success.
Position
Description:

This position supports the administrative and operational functions of the office, which may include general office support, data entry and other administrative support.
Essential
Functions: General Office Support * Answer incoming phone calls, handle routine inquiries, and direct appropriate inquiries to appropriate staff person. * Greet visitors and clients and assist with inquires. * Coordinate and distribute incoming and outgoing mail. * Maintain adequate office supplies (including paper supplies, coffee/snacks) for the smooth running of the office. * Maintain phone lists for office staff. * Arrange staff travel, including airfare, hotel and car rental. * Interface with maintenance, copier repair, and cleaning crews. * Interface with wireless provider to order staff cell phones and resolve issues. * Assists in the hiring process by sending out correspondence for employment (postcards, acceptance letters, etc.), scheduling interviews and arranging interview packets. * Assists with the checking of references for candidates. * Assists in tracking mandatory HR requirements such as new hire paperwork, training certifications, performance evaluations, etc. * Creates training reminders and assists in setting up for trainings. * Other duties as assigned. Data Entry * Responsible for the quick and accurate entry of clinical and administrative data into the management information system(s), to include: client registration and demographics, diagnosis, authorizations, clinical services, referral and exit information, outcome data, expenses/concrete costs, purchase orders, credit card vouchers, gift card usage, petty cash, etc. * Assess the accuracy of clinical and administrative data prior to entry and facilitate corrections with supervisors and staff. * Responsible for initial and monthly Medicaid status checks for all mental health funded consumers in order to verify funding compliance and third party coverage and input all changes into the management information system (MIS).
Check error reports in data systems weekly and work with the Family Preservation MIS staff to resolve all errors prior to the end of the month. * Enter completed consumer satisfaction surveys into the MIS. * Verify all consumers’ funding and authorization limits monthly through state’s MMIS website and MHO or private insurance website. * Maintains up-to-date tracking list of open and closed clients.
Job
Requirements:



* Associate’s degree or equivalent in experience. * Experience entering data into Electronic Health Records or similar data bases. * One year’s administrative support services experience working in an office with progressively increasing duties. * Strong computer skills especially in MS Office. * Accurate attention to detail with filing and data entry. * Excellent written and oral communication skills. * Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. * Typing 50 words per minute, 10-key by touch. * Experience with multi-line phone system. * Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, auto registration and automobile insurance. * Must have an acceptable driving record per CCS’ driving policy (required to provide current driving abstract). * Applicant must successfully pass required background checks prior to an offer of employment. * Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team. * Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services. * Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Experience working in a non-profit organization. * Familiarity with social service/mental health terminology and practices.
Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position.


APPLICATION PROCEDURE Please go to https://careers-ccsww.icims.com/
to submit your resume, cover letter and application for this position.

Catholic Community Services - Data Claims Management - Portland, WA

Title: Data Claims Management Specialist Date Open: 8/21/15 Date Closed: 8/31/15
Department:
Family Preservation - Portland Reports to: Operations Manager
Status:
Full time with Benefits FLSA: Non-exempt Starting Salary/Hourly Rate:

Program
Description:

The Family Preservation System provides an integrated and flexible array of strengths-based services and supports centered around one predominant belief: Children need their families and families need their children. All services are delivered with the following core values in mind: safety of the child, family and community; flexible and responsive; family driven; normative; family oriented; strengths based; comprehensive and collaborative; unconditional; individualized; and culturally relevant.
Position
Description:

The Data Claims Management Specialist position is responsible for data and claims management for contracts out of the Portland, Oregon office. Primary responsibilities include entering data, ensuring private insurance and Medicaid funding and authorization lids are adequate for services rendered. Position also requires working with funders to process denials and develop procedures to ensure data is timely, complete and accurate.
Essential
Functions: * Make timely and accurate data input into the database, including set up of new consumers and employees, consumer services and consumer exits. Assist leadership in preserving data integrity for audit purposes. * Utilize State mandated outcome system (MOTS) at entry and exit of client. * Verify data input and make appropriate corrections. * Perform monthly certification of data within contract parameters and reach out to appropriate funder for extensions or closure * Recommend and participate in implementation of reporting and database management changes. * Develop and distribute reports to leadership, both routine and adhoc, including staff activity, consumer outcome and service reports. * Track consumers by service type at intake and exit using current data collection system * Support Quality Management with the collection and processing of information for internal and external stakeholders, such as satisfaction surveys, outcome information, etc. * Completes reports including practitioner and access according to funder’s criteria. * Ensures coverage & authorizations are in place with funding agencies on new referrals and ongoing cases. This may include phone calls, emails, or meetings with funding agencies. * Sets up authorizations lids in PsychConsult system so claims are not above payment levels. * Sets up coverage in Psych Consult for submission of claims for clinical transactions and ensure coverage in MMIS and CIM. * Complete retro changes when patient coverage changes; complete rebills to the new coverage
* Reviews denied claims on a monthly basis to determine errors, requests correction and continues to follow up until corrected. * Determines which claims deemed uncollectible and that need writing off. * Communicates with the Oregon Director for approval on all uncollectible claims before sending them to the Accounting Office for writing off. * Collaborates with Operations Manager in providing staff training on coding, billing per contract requirements * Completes invoice as needed for contract payment. * Participates on funder’s billing groups as needed * Develops and maintain relationships with contacts at funders for data and claim management functions. * Other duties as assigned.
Job
Requirements:



* High School Diploma or equivalent. * Three or more years’ experience working in an office setting with at least one or more years of data entry experience. * Experience with electronic medical records, medical billing systems. * Demonstrated ability to function as a member of a team. * Knowledge of contemporary office software including Microsoft products: Word, Excel, Outlook. * Verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with staff, supervisors and funders in professional manner. * Must have an acceptable driving record per CCS’ driving policy (required to provide current driving abstract). * Applicant must successfully pass required background clearances prior to an offer of employment. * Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services. * Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations * Support and contribute to a creative, collaborative and respectful environment that promotes teamwork. Preferred Qualifications: * Ability to analyze data and make recommendations for solutions. * Knowledge of accounting principles. * Ease with navigating online databases. * Intermediate experience with Microsoft Excel and Word.
Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please go to https://careers-ccsww.icims.com/
to submit your resume, cover letter and application for this position.

Catholic Community Services - St. Pat’s Tacoma, WA

Title: Family Support Specialist Date Open: 8/21/2015 Date Closed: 9/7/2015
Department:
Family Preservation – St. Pat’s Tacoma Reports to: Clinical Supervisor
Status:
Full time w/benefits
FLSA: Non-Exempt Starting Salary/Hourly Rate: DOE

Program
Description:
The Family Preservation System provides an integrated and flexible array of strengths-based therapeutic services and supports to families and children with complex therapeutic needs. Family Preservation Services are delivered primarily in the client’s home or community and are designed to reinforce the strengths of the family to prevent the out-of-home placement of a child or prepare for the return home of a child from out-of-home care. Services focus on empowering the family to effectively use their strengths and abilities to address their needs and challenges with the primary goals of supporting them to become self-sufficient and to strengthen their relationships with community and natural supports that can sustain their long term success.

Position
Description:
This position provides innovative services and supports to children, youth and families in their homes and other community locations. Our creative and effective mental health service interventions include extended stabilization support as well as long-term, team-based services with the potential for crisis intervention. Emphasis is on achieving incredible outcomes with children, youth, and families by actively partnering with them along with their natural and community services and supports to achieve long term safety and stability in our neighborhoods and communities. Position is Full-time with extensive benefits. Schedules are flexible to accommodate client family needs and will include some evenings and weekends.

Essential
Functions:
* Provides intensive and strength based therapeutic mental health services and supports to children, youth and families in the home and community. * Provide one-on-one supervision and assessment of current safety needs. * Model and teach appropriate social behavior and skills. * Provide direct supervision and redirection of children. * Connect and introduce youth and family to community resources. * Identify and access positive relationships for the child and family. * Demonstrates the ability to communicate the mission and goals of CCS Family Preservation supporting and focusing a child and family team with confidence and trust toward meeting the family’s therapeutic mission and goals. * Demonstrates the ability to meet documentation standards using collaborative problem solving strategies to ensure complete, accurate and strength based documentation for all children/youth and families served. * Demonstrates vision and originality in safety and treatment planning with families, implementing service planning strategies that fit the family’s uniqueness, personality and culture and driven by child/youth and family voice. * Works with community partners, mental health consumers and their families using a non-judgmental approach that is timely and responsive to their individual and unique needs and concerns. * Supports and embraces a diverse work environment and their clinical team by demonstrating a commitment to teamwork along with open and honest communication. * Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements: * 21 years or older per DSHS requirement * Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, auto registration and automobile insurance. * Agency Affiliated License (HIV/AIDS training required) or applied for within 1st month of employment * Must have an acceptable driving record per CCS’ driving policy (required to provide current driving abstract) * First/Aid CPR certified or the ability to become certified within the 1 month of employment * Proof of negative TB test within past 12 months or ability or test within first six months of employment. * Applicant must successfully pass required background checks prior to an offer of employment. * Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team. * Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services. * Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations. Preferred Qualifications * One year experience serving children and/or families (mental health, social services, education, etc.) * B.A. in social services, mental health or related degree.
Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE Please go to https://careers-ccsww.icims.com/
to submit your resume, cover letter and application for this position.

Catholic Community Services - St. Pat’s Tacoma, WA

Title: Clinician I- BA Level or Clinician II- MA Level Date Open: 8/21/2015 Date Closed: 9/6/2015
Department:
Family Preservation – St. Pat’s Tacoma Reports to: Clinical Supervisor
Status:
Full time w/benefits FLSA: Exempt Starting Salary/Hourly Rate: DOE

Program
Description: The Family Preservation System provides an integrated and flexible array of strengths-based therapeutic services and supports to families and children with complex therapeutic needs. Family Preservation Services are delivered primarily in the client’s home or community and are designed to reinforce the strengths of the family to prevent the out-of-home placement of a child or prepare for the return home of a child from out-of-home care. Services focus on empowering the family to effectively use their strengths and abilities to address their needs and challenges with the primary goals of supporting them to become self-sufficient and to strengthen their relationships with community and natural supports that can sustain their long term success.

Position
Description: This professional position provides innovative therapeutic services to children, youth and families in their homes and other community locations. Our creative and effective mental health service interventions include crisis intervention and extended stabilization support as well as long-term, team-based services. Emphasis is on achieving incredible outcomes with children, youth, and families by actively partnering with them along with their natural and community services and supports to achieve long term safety and stability in our neighborhoods and communities. Schedules are flexible to accommodate client family schedules. Hours may include evenings and weekends.

Essential
Functions: * Provides intensive and strength based therapeutic mental health services and supports to children, youth and families in the community including: assessing for immediate safety and stabilization needs, treatment plan development, safety and crisis planning, child and family team meeting facilitation, on-going assessment and evaluation of current treatment planning strategies, goals, and outcomes. * Demonstrates the ability to communicate the mission and goals of CCS Family Preservation supporting and focusing a child and family team with confidence and trust toward meeting the family’s therapeutic mission and goals. * Demonstrates the ability to meet productivity and documentation standards using collaborative problem solving strategies to ensure complete, accurate and strength based documentation for all children/youth and families served. * Demonstrates vision and originality in safety and treatment planning with families, implementing service planning strategies that fit the family’s uniqueness, personality and culture and driven by child/youth and family voice. * Works with community partners, mental health consumers and their families using a non-judgmental approach that is timely and responsive to their individual and unique needs and concerns. * Demonstrates an ability to use technology to track individual services provided to families including concurrent documentation strategies, meeting all documentation requirements in a timely and efficient manner. * Contributes to the development, creativity, and innovation of their clinical team by focusing on the mission and goals of CCS and recognizing the contributions of all team members. * Supports and embraces a diverse work environment and their clinical team by demonstrating a commitment to teamwork along with open and honest communication.

Job
Requirements: * Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in social work, psychological or behavioral sciences or equivalent field. * 21 years or older. * One year experience serving children and/or families (mental health, social services, education, etc.). * Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, auto registration and automobile insurance. * Agency Affiliated License (HIV/AIDS training required) or applied for within 1st month of employment. * Must have an acceptable driving record per CCS’ driving policy (required to provide current driving abstract). * First/Aid CPR certified or the ability to become certified within the 1 month of employment. * Proof of negative TB test within past 12 months or ability or test within first six months of employment. * Applicant must successfully pass required background checks prior to an offer of employment. * Ability to work independently in addition to working as a member of a team. * Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations. * Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services.
Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE Please go to https://careers-ccsww.icims.com/
to submit your resume, cover letter and application for this position.

Catholic Community Services - Tacoma, WA

Title: Bilingual Teacher – Part Time Date Open: 8/20/2015 Date Closed: Until Filled
Department:
International Foster Care - Tacoma Reports to: IFC Program Director
Status:
Part-time – 17 hrs wk FLSA: Non-Exempt Starting Salary/Hourly Rate: $14.40 – $15.55 HR/ DOE

Program
Description:

The International Foster Care program (IFC) provides a safe, nurturing foster care environment for children who have fled their countries of origin. This comprehensive set of services includes education, legal, social and psychological supports all directed at achieving safety, stability and healthy development. Children come to us as refugees, victims of trafficking and asylees from around the world, including the following countries of origin: Vietnam, Cambodia, China, the Sudan, Myanmar and Central America (El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala).
Position
Description:

In a structured classroom setting provide a variety of educational services designed to meet the unique needs of Unaccompanied Alien children in federal custody. This position will be working 2 days a week, Tuesdays and Fridays. Subjects include Math, Science, Computer Literacy, Nutrition and PE.
Essential
Functions: * Provide a comfortable, secure environment to meet the emotional, social, intellectual needs of immigrant foster youth ages 6-12 years. * Work with a team that provides a learning environment that reflects student’s accomplishments while using materials that reflect cultural diversity. * In coordination with the Educational Coordinator, develop academic curriculum in accordance with the Division of Children’s Services (DCS) policy/procedure manual; review and update when necessary. * Develop daily lesson plans along with teaching materials that are age appropriate, with focus on grade school level creative writing, nutrition, PE, social studies, science and math. * Follow program Policy/Procedure guidelines outlined in our manual. * Attend weekly staff meetings with the International Foster Care team. * Document weekly children’s accomplishments, goals and/or concerns on weekly education summaries. * Meet with Program Supervisor for training/support and supervision. * Communicates directly and effectively with other team members. * Access student’s achievements on a continuous basis with case managers. * Responsible for maintaining a workplace, which values and supports a culturally diverse work environment. * Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * BA/BS in Early Childhood Development or related field. * Bilingual in Spanish. * Experience working with children, preferably immigrants, in a group setting or classroom. * Experience in curriculum development for children. * Knowledge of early childhood development. * Applicant must successfully pass required background checks prior to an offer of employment. * Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, automobile insurance and provide current auto registration. * Must have an acceptable driving record per CCS’ driving policy, (required to provide current driving abstract) * Proof of negative TB test upon hire or proof of test within past 12 months. * First/Aid CPR certified or the ability to become certified within the 1 month of employment * Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services * Support and contribute to a creative, collaborative and respectful environment that promotes teamwork * Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Certified teacher in the State of Washington or degree in Early Childhood Education.
Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Please go to https://careers-ccsww.icims.com/
to submit your resume, cover letter and application for this position

Catholic Community Services - Community Support Coordinator - Portland, OR

Title: Community Support Coordinator Date Open: 8/19/2015 Date Closed: Until Filled
Department:
Portland Family Preservation Reports to: CSS Manager
Status:
Full Time with Benefits FLSA: Non-exempt Starting Salary/Hourly Rate: Salary DOE

Program
Description:

The Family Preservation System provides an integrated and flexible array of strengths-based services and supports centered around one predominant belief: Children need their families and families need their children. All services are delivered with the following core values in mind: safety of the child, family and community; flexible and responsive; family driven; normative; family oriented; strengths based; comprehensive and collaborative; unconditional; individualized; and culturally relevant.
Position
Description:

Provide one-on-one support to high-risk children and youth in their homes and community. This includes the provision of supervision for safety, assistance in assessing and participating in community activities, and mentoring and coaching positive social skills. Their work will follow a plan of care for each child and family under the direction of a CCS Therapist. They will work with a primary caseload of clients assigned by the CSS Supervisor. They will act as primary skill builder assisting with the identification and implementation of appropriate activities to address lagging skills and will attend child and family meetings for clients on their caseload.
Essential
Functions: * Receive assignment and solicit feedback from referring co-worker about planned activities. * Introduce themselves and the activity plans for the day to the family. * Participate in individual service and support plan development upon request. * Adapt and modify activity to fit the immediate situation and/or family feedback. * Provide structure and support within the agreed upon activity. * Model and teach appropriate behavior and skills. * Provide direct supervision and redirection of children. * Connect and introduce youth/family to community resources in their own community. * Identify and access positive relationship for the child and family. * Identify situations that require other CCS supports to assure prompt, effective and appropriate response. * De-escalate and manage situations until other responders can arrive. * Seek assistance and report incidents to the right people at the right time. * Focus on successes experienced during activity or time with family just completed. * Communicate and summarize to the family and referring co-workers about completed activities and observations.
Job
Requirements:



* Age 21 or older per DHS requirements. * Qualified Mental Health Associate. Oregon requires applicants to be a Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA). Requirements for QMHA are defined under the current OAR as either A OR B: A: Experience: A combination of three years’ experience, work, education or training revolving around child mental health, child development and/or social skill development.
B: Education: a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in the behavioral sciences field. And: Communicate effectively, understand mental health assessment, treatment and service terminology and to apply the concepts, provide psychology skills development, and implement interventions as assigned on an individual plan of care. * Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, automobile insurance and clean driving record. * Must provide acceptable driving abstract per driving policy. * Pass background checks through DHS, and OR State Patrol. * Availability to work flexible hours (evenings, nights, weekends). * Demonstrated ability to provide skill building services to youth. * Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and automobile insurance and clean driving record. * Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication. * Ability to work independently in addition to working as a member of a team. * Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations. * Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services. Preferred Qualifications: * Associates or Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or related field. * Knowledge of sexually/physically aggressive youth and their needs. * Knowledge of family systems and child development.
Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please go to https://careers-ccsww.icims.com/
to submit your resume, cover letter and application for this position.

Catholic Community Services

Title: Shelter Program Staff Date Open: 08/04/2015 Date Closed: Until Filled
Department:
Benedict House Reports to: Homeless Services Supervisor
Status:
Part Time FLSA: Non-Exempt Starting Salary/Hourly Rate: $14.50 hr

Program
Description:

Benedict House is an innovative program that provides emergency shelter and transitional housing with supportive services for single homeless men and homeless men with children. This unique program incorporates two elements of the Continuum of care model emergency housing and transitional housing. The underlying purpose is to help residents rebuild their lives and to move them towards permanent housing, the third element in the model. Residents may stay for a period of up to 90 days in an emergency bed, up to 1 year in a transitional bed.
Position
Description:

The Shelter Program Staff position is responsible in seeing that the residents and the building are looked after during the course of the shift. This position works under the direction of the Program Director to assure all program goals and objectives are met. This position can be responsible for any after hour emergencies that may require management oversight or input.
Essential
Functions: POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: * Assures Benedict House is set-up and ready to open, oversees evening meal program. * Overlap with Site Monitors to assure smooth shift transition. * Assist Program Director with case management program. * Provide consistent enforcement of program policies, procedures and rules for clients. * Informs appropriate personnel of problems with operation of appliances, plumbing, heating and electrical systems to ensure site remains safe and operational. * Maintain order and communicate/enforce rules and policies. * Log in /out residents. * Maintain Nightly Bed List. * Record significant occurrences in logbook in a professional manner. * Initiate and model respectful interactions with residents. * Facilitate night briefings on staff, shelter and client issues and concerns. * Assist with wake-ups and morning cleanup. * Maintain an atmosphere conducive to a good night’s rest. * Ensure temperature is at a comfortable degree. * Monitor multi-purpose room, sleeping area and bathrooms to maintain safety and security of residents and premises. * Facility Upkeep, cleaning of common areas to include foyer. * Work with and support volunteer staff. * Responsible for providing back up if shift staffing levels require. * Attends monthly staff meetings or other meetings as needed, retreats, and in-service trainings. * Uphold and model the mission, values and insights of Catholic Community Services into all aspects of work life. * Develops and supports a positive team oriented work environment. * Miscellaneous Responsibilities * Work as a team member with other shelter staff. * Support volunteers while they prepare meals. * Other duties as assigned by Program Director.
Case Management duties: This position supports the residents staying in the emergency and transitional housing at Benedict House. This includes working with residents towards their goal-oriented plans, assessing the needs of homeless men utilizing resources to meet identified individuals needs with the ultimate goal of obtaining and keeping permanent housing Provide records and reports. * Keep accurate and timely case management notes. * Keep organized and confidential records.
Job
Requirements:



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * High School Diploma or G.E.D. * Experience in social service is desirable; personal experience and understanding of homeless population may be substituted. * Ability to work effectively with clients displaying a wide range varying behaviors. * Ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse populations. * Willingness and ability to make sound judgments without onsite supervision * Work history, which demonstrates reliability and dependability. * Provide adequate shift coverage. * Applicant must successfully pass required background checks prior to an offer of employment. * Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, automobile insurance and provide current auto registration. * Must have an acceptable driving record per CCS’ driving policy, (required to provide current driving abstract) * Proof of negative TB test upon hire or proof of test within past 12 months. * Committed to developing and safekeeping a workplace that values and supports a positive team orientated work environment. * Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services * Support and contribute to a creative, collaborative and respectful environment that promotes teamwork * Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: * B.A. in related field (e.g. social work, psychology or sociology)
Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Please go to https://careers-ccsww.icims.com/
to submit your resume, cover letter and application for this position

Catholic Community Services (Vancouver, WA)

Title: Foster Grandparent Program Coordinator Date Open: 8/4/2015 Date Closed: 8/14/2015
Department:
Foster Care - Vancouver Reports to: Program Manager
Status:
Part Time - 30hrs per wk w/benefits FLSA: Non-Exempt Starting Salary/Hourly Rate: $13.46 – $14.84hr /DOE

Program
Description:

Foster Grandparents provide children with mentoring, support and wisdom. Their main focus is to help at-risk children succeed in life. The Foster Grandparents serve as volunteers in stations such as schools, child care facilities, boys’ and girls’ clubs, correctional institutions, community centers and Head Start programs. They are 55 years of age and over, volunteer an average of 20-30 hours a week, have a limited income and love helping children.
Position
Description:

Coordinate and facilitate the day to day operation of the Foster Grandparents Program (FGP) in Clark/Pacific County. Network with FGP stations, various local agencies, community, groups, businesses and individuals to execute the program effectively. Recruit, train, and place volunteers. Work cooperatively with other community resources to promote the program and with stations to provide support and supervision to volunteers.
Essential
Functions: * Recruit and train volunteers for FGP stations. * Site Coordination and Management. * Recognition and Retention for Regional Volunteers. * Collaborate with other Corporation for National Service (CNS) programs to develop a regional network of volunteer resources. * Gather and report service information. * Assist Program Manager with Advisory Council. * Develop and maintain a work place consistent with CCS Mission.
Job
Requirements:



Minimum Qualifications * 4 year college degree or equivalent work experience. * Background in volunteer management and supervision. * Experience with and knowledge of the elderly population. * Reliable transportation to travel within region. * Good computer and organization skills. * Applicant must successfully pass required background checks prior to an offer of employment. * Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, auto registration and automobile insurance. * Must have an acceptable driving record per CCS’ driving policy. (required to provide current driving abstract) * Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services and a knowledge of and commitment to working within the Social Teaching of the Catholic Church. * Support and contribute to a creative, collaborative and respectful environment that promotes teamwork. * Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations. Preferred Qualifications * Fundraising knowledge/experience in the non-profit sector. * Experience in public speaking/making presentations.
Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Please go to https://careers-ccsww.icims.com/
to submit your resume, cover letter and application for this position

Catholic Community Services

Title: Shelter Program Staff Date Open: 08/04/2015 Date Closed: Until Filled
Department:
Benedict House Reports to: Homeless Services Supervisor
Status:
Part Time 15 hrs week & On Call FLSA: Non-Exempt Starting Salary/Hourly Rate: $14.50 hr

Program
Description:

Benedict House is an innovative program that provides emergency shelter and transitional housing with supportive services for single homeless men and homeless men with children. This unique program incorporates two elements of the Continuum of care model emergency housing and transitional housing. The underlying purpose is to help residents rebuild their lives and to move them towards permanent housing, the third element in the model. Residents may stay for a period of up to 90 days in an emergency bed, up to 1 year in a transitional bed.
Position
Description:

The Shelter Program Staff position is responsible in seeing that the residents and the building are looked after during the course of the shift. This position works under the direction of the Program Director to assure all program goals and objectives are met. This position can be responsible for any after hour emergencies that may require management oversight or input.
Essential
Functions: POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: * Assures Benedict House is set-up and ready to open, oversees evening meal program. * Overlap with Site Monitors to assure smooth shift transition. * Assist Program Director with case management program. * Provide consistent enforcement of program policies, procedures and rules for clients. * Informs appropriate personnel of problems with operation of appliances, plumbing, heating and electrical systems to ensure site remains safe and operational. * Maintain order and communicate/enforce rules and policies. * Log in /out residents. * Maintain Nightly Bed List. * Record significant occurrences in logbook in a professional manner. * Initiate and model respectful interactions with residents. * Facilitate night briefings on staff, shelter and client issues and concerns. * Assist with wake-ups and morning cleanup. * Maintain an atmosphere conducive to a good night’s rest. * Ensure temperature is at a comfortable degree. * Monitor multi-purpose room, sleeping area and bathrooms to maintain safety and security of residents and premises. * Facility Upkeep, cleaning of common areas to include foyer. * Work with and support volunteer staff. * Responsible for providing back up if shift staffing levels require. * Attends monthly staff meetings or other meetings as needed, retreats, and in-service trainings. * Uphold and model the mission, values and insights of Catholic Community Services into all aspects of work life. * Develops and supports a positive team oriented work environment. * Miscellaneous Responsibilities * Work as a team member with other shelter staff. * Support volunteers while they prepare meals. * Other duties as assigned by Program Director.
Case Management duties: This position supports the residents staying in the emergency and transitional housing at Benedict House. This includes working with residents towards their goal-oriented plans, assessing the needs of homeless men utilizing resources to meet identified individuals needs with the ultimate goal of obtaining and keeping permanent housing Provide records and reports. * Keep accurate and timely case management notes. * Keep organized and confidential records.
Job
Requirements:



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * High School Diploma or G.E.D. * Experience in social service is desirable; personal experience and understanding of homeless population may be substituted. * Ability to work effectively with clients displaying a wide range varying behaviors. * Ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse populations. * Willingness and ability to make sound judgments without onsite supervision * Work history, which demonstrates reliability and dependability. * Provide adequate shift coverage. * Applicant must successfully pass required background checks prior to an offer of employment. * Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, automobile insurance and provide current auto registration. * Must have an acceptable driving record per CCS’ driving policy, (required to provide current driving abstract) * Proof of negative TB test upon hire or proof of test within past 12 months. * Committed to developing and safekeeping a workplace that values and supports a positive team orientated work environment. * Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services * Support and contribute to a creative, collaborative and respectful environment that promotes teamwork * Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: * B.A. in related field (e.g. social work, psychology or sociology)
Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
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Catholic Community Services

Title: URM Case Manager Date Open: 8/3/2015 Date Closed: 8/7/2015
Department:
International Foster Care-
VANCOUVER
Reports to: IFC Program Director
Status:
Full Time w/benefits FLSA: Exempt Starting Salary/Hourly Rate: $33,676.50 – $37,849.50 DOE

Program
Description:

The International Foster Care program (IFC) provides a safe, nurturing foster care environment for children who have fled their countries of origin. This comprehensive set of services includes education, legal, social and psychological supports all directed at achieving safety, stability and healthy development. Children come to us as refugees, victims of trafficking and asylees from around the world, including the following countries of origin: Vietnam, Cambodia, China, the Sudan, Myanmar and Central America (El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala).
Position
Description:

The International Foster Care Program provides long-term foster care to refugee and immigrant children from countries around the world. Position requires you to work independently and as part of a team with case management responsibilities for children. These services include; education, legal, social/psychological supports all directed at achieving safety and healthy development. Consultation, training, and advocacy are important components of this program. Must be able to manage time effectively and write comprehensive reports and service plans within strict deadlines. Experience in working with a variety of immigrant populations very desirable. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends. Although the position will be in Vancouver, job training will take place at CCS Tahoma Center in Tacoma.
Essential
Functions: * Identify and coordinate support services for unaccompanied refugee children placed in foster care. * Assist in planning cultural preservation activities for all children in our care. * Complete intake paperwork for new arrivals; to include individual service/safety plans for each child * Arrange for appropriate educational programs including English as a second language and bilingual programs. * Prepare the child for: o Family reunification; if possible o Independence and self-sufficiency o Immigration court hearings * Monitor the adjustment of the child in foster care. * Collect and maintain all necessary records required for adequate program reviews and evaluation. * Participate in related trainings/attend weekly staff meetings. * Other duties as may be reasonably delegated by the supervisor.
Job Requirements: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: * BA/BS degree in Social Services. * Experience in case management; preferably with ethnic minorities and/or refugee populations * Good written and oral communication skills * Intermediate computer skills * Strong organizational skills. * Ability to maintain accurate case files and other necessary client records * Applicant must successfully pass required background checks prior to an offer of employment. * Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, automobile insurance and provide current auto registration. * Must have an acceptable driving record per CCS’ driving policy, (required to provide current driving abstract) * Proof of negative TB test upon hire or proof of test within past 12 months. * First/Aid CPR certified or the ability to become certified within the 1 month of employment * Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations. * Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services. * Support and contribute to a creative, collaborative and respectful environment that promotes teamwork. PREFERRED QUALIFICATION: * Graduate degree in Social Services. * Bi-lingual in a refugee language. * Five years’ experience in case management. * Knowledge of Washington State child welfare regulations and procedures.
Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
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Catholic Community Services

Title: Operations Manager Date Open: 7/22/2015 Date Closed: 7/31/2015
Department:
Family Preservation – Olympia Reports to: Site Director
Status:
Full time w/benefits
FLSA: Exempt Starting Salary/Hourly Rate: DOE




Program

Description:
The Family Preservation System provides an integrated and flexible array of strengths-based therapeutic services and supports to families and children with complex therapeutic needs. Family Preservation Services are delivered primarily in the client’s home or community and are designed to reinforce the strengths of the family to prevent the out-of-home placement of a child or prepare for the return home of a child from out-of-home care. Services focus on empowering the family to effectively use their strengths and abilities to address their needs and challenges with the primary goals of supporting them to become self-sufficient and to strengthen their relationships with community and natural supports that can sustain their long term success.



Position

Description:
The position is a member of the leadership team and works collaboratively with the team in forwarding the values and goals of the Family Preservation System. The Operations Manager is responsible for providing operational and administrative systems leadership and support to the Olympia Site Director, Clinical Supervisors and all direct service operations. Primary job responsibilities include the following functions: managing daily service operations, tracking and monitoring all quality assurance and improvement criteria, ongoing preparation for chart audits and licensing visits, maintaining clinical and administrative forms, and timely assurance of contract deliverables. Work is performed under the supervision of the Olympia Site Director and in close coordination with the Family Preservation Chief of Operations.











Essential

Functions:
* Exercise authority in carrying out responsibilities in concert with the values and goals of the site and FP system. * Participate actively in strategic planning, leadership meetings and quality improvement activities. * Serve as site liaison to centralized FP and CCSWW systems regarding administrative issues * Evaluate and adjust strategies to accomplish the work of the site – anticipating staff needs and maintaining a future orientation in a complex and rapidly changing environment. * Continually assess for risk all areas of the site, and take a proactive stance in prevention and/or mitigation of risks. * Provide daily supervision of Operations Team. * Manage the medical administrative functions of the office. * Ensure technological resources are available and adequate for staff to perform their duties. * Develop and manage effective systems to support site clinical operations. * Implement effective systems to ensure existing clinical and administrative contract deliverables are met. * Continually assess for risk all areas of the site, and take a proactive stance in prevention and/or mitigation of risks. * Participate in maintaining an updated Quality Improvement Plan that complies with contractual, COA and Family Preservation leadership standards. * Facilitate implementation of the Plan within the site in coordination with the Site Director.

Job Requirements: * Bachelor’s degree in Social Services or related field. * Two or more years’ experience in a progressively responsible operations position. * Knowledge of applicable laws, contracts, administrative codes and other regulations. * Knowledge of quality improvement theory, principles and practice approaches. * Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to communicate respectfully with families and professionals. * Computer skills with experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access. * Excellent written and oral communication skills. * Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, auto registration and automobile insurance. * Must have an acceptable driving record per CCS’ driving policy (required to provide current driving abstract). * First/Aid CPR certified or the ability to become certified within the 1 month of employment. * Applicant must successfully pass required background checks prior to an offer of employment. * Ability to work independently in addition to working as a member of a team. * Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations. * Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Master’s degree in Social Work, psychology, behavioral sciences or equivalent field. * Experience working in a private non-profit system.
Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE Please go to https://careers-ccsww.icims.com/
to submit your resume, cover letter and application for this position.

Vadis

Vadis is expanding and is now looking to fill a part-time (20 hrs/week) position with our Fostering Living And Supportive Housing (FLASH) program. Please take a look at the attached job announcement and pass along/post to those who may be interested. This is a wonderful position for someone who is in school but interested in social/human services experience!

The job can also be seen on our careers site: https://vadis.bamboohr.com/jobs/

Interested applicants should send their letter of interest and resume to Kathy Hall, VP of Program Services,Kathy@vadis.org

Catholic Community Services

Title: Clinical Supervisor Date Open: 07/13/2015 Date Closed: Until Filled
Department: Family Preservation- St.
Pat’s Reports to: Site Director
Status:
Full time w/benefits FLSA: Exempt Starting Hourly Rate: $53,215.86– 58,750.19 DOE



Program

Description:
The Family Preservation System provides an integrated and flexible array of strengths-based therapeutic services and supports to families and children with complex therapeutic needs. Family Preservation Services are delivered primarily in the client’s home or community and are designed to reinforce the strengths of the family to prevent the out-of-home placement of a child or prepare for the return home of a child from out-of-home care. Services focus on empowering the family to effectively use their strengths and abilities to address their needs and challenges with the primary goals of supporting them to become self-sufficient and to strengthen their relationships with community and natural supports that can sustain their long term success.




Position

Description:
This position provides leadership and oversight to a clinical team delivering creative and uniquely individualized intensive services to children and their families. This position requires a vibrant and dynamic team leader that is able to motivate and support a successful clinical team. Duties of this position include hiring and training, mentoring and motivating, clinical consultation, monitoring for safety, participating in leadership decisions, ensuring complete and accurate documentation, completing performance reviews, providing back-up coverage for staff, and working with and promoting positive relationships with community partners and natural supports.







Essential

Functions:
* Provides clinical supervision, clinical training, professional development and field supervision for a team of clinical staff that includes: Therapists, Care Coordinators and Family Support Specialists. * Be available for clinical consultation on a 24-hour/7-day-a-week basis, carrying a working cell phone in order to be accessible for team members. * Monitor safety and risk issues taking timely and appropriate action to prevent incidents. * Provide clinical orientation and training to newly hired staff, both in the facility and in the field. * Ensure that the clinical file and documentation are complete and accurately reflects the work done by assigned staff. * Conduct staff evaluations, completing all necessary paperwork and be responsible for training plans, corrective actions when needed, and skill development goals. * Assists all staff in meeting productivity and documentation standards using collaborative problem solving strategies to improve processes and performance, ensuring complete and accurate documentation for all consumers served. * Provide back-up coverage for Therapists and Care Coordinators when necessary for staff vacancies, illnesses or vacations. * Communicates the mission and goals of CCS Family Preservation to a clinical team, supporting and focusing their team toward innovative and creative contributions to achieving those goals. * Provide fiscal oversight for staff, monitoring concrete costs, hourly staff time (including tracking of overtime), and other expenditures on a monthly basis for all interventions served by team, taking appropriate action when needed.

* Review and approve purchase orders and special checks as requested by Therapists/Care Coordinators on team. * Works with funders, community partners, mental health consumers and their families using a non-judgmental approach that is responsive to their needs and concerns. * Work with Therapists/Care Coordinators to establish and maintain Child and Family Teams for consumers and their families; the supervisor shall facilitate meetings as needed. * Coordinate and collaborate with Children’s Administration social workers and other providers as needed; attend meetings including phone consultations. * Teach and provide advocacy work with schools, courts, mental health systems, and other social service agencies as needed, all while maintaining standards of confidentiality. * Along with the other management staff, ensure consumer satisfaction and participate in the grievance process and resolution. * Provide clinical staff support and be available for emergency in-home assessments or be responsible to delegate such duties.













Job

Requirements:
* Master’s or MSW degree in social work, psychology, behavioral sciences or related field. * Must have two (2) years’ clinical experience working with children and families. * Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, automobile insurance and provide current auto registration. * Must have an acceptable driving record per CCS’ driving policy (required to provide current driving abstract) * Strength-based, family-oriented and solution-focused perspective. * Washington State Counselor registration or eligible. * Applicant must successfully pass required background checks prior to an offer of employment. * Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team. * Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services. * Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations. Preferred Qualifications: * Meets qualifications as a Child Mental Health Specialist per WAC 388-865. * One year supervisory experience. * Working knowledge of Wraparound philosophies and approaches, with demonstrated technical ability in this area. * Licensed mental health counselor (WA State). Must be a licensed mental health therapist.
Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE Please go to https://careers-ccsww.icims.com/
to submit your resume, cover letter and application for this position.

Catholic Community Services

Title: Youth Partner Date Open: 7/6/2015 Date Closed: Until Filled
Department:
Family Preservation-St Pats Reports to: Service Director
Status:
Full time position w/benefits FLSA: Non-exempt Starting Salary/Hourly Rate: $15.89 - $ 17.54 DOE

Program
Description:

The Family Preservation System provides an integrated and flexible array of strengths-based therapeutic services and supports to families and children with complex therapeutic needs. Family Preservation Services are delivered primarily in the client’s home or community and are designed to reinforce the strengths of the family to prevent the out-of-home placement of a child or prepare for the return home of a child from out-of-home care. Services focus on empowering the family to effectively use their strengths and abilities to address their needs and challenges with the primary goals of supporting them to become self-sufficient and to strengthen their relationships with community and natural supports that can sustain their long term success.
Position
Description:

Peer Youth Partners are individuals with a recent personal history of receiving mental health, child welfare or juvenile justice services who use that personal experience in building support to youth currently receiving services. The primary focus of the Peer Youth Partner is to build a strong partnership with youth based on mutual respect, shared experience and relatable history. Secondary functions include working collaboratively with other staff including Parent Partners who are providing support, service and intervention to other family members and assuring that other system partners understand the youth’s perspective. This position is not a role model position but a position that builds a positive connection that allows the young person to have support, skill and resources necessary to influence the direction of their own life. Successful applicants must have first person experience receiving system services and be prepared to disclose about their personal experiences with youth and others.
Essential
Functions: * Review personal history receiving services and disclose common elements to youth being served. * Identify self as a peer rather than a provider. * Find ways to relate personal experience to the experience of the youth as both a connection strategy for the young person and education strategy for other involved with the young person. * Provide supportive connection rather than becoming a change agent focused on correction. * Work with young people in home, school and community settings in order to gain an understanding of their situation. * Empower young people to communicate about their own position and perspective while avoiding speaking for them. * Attend team staffings as necessary to represent a youth’s perspective. * Maintain contact with therapist/care coordinator responsible for youth participants’ service plans. * Work collaboratively with other staff, including Parent Partners, who are providing support, service and intervention to other family members and assure that other system partners understand the youth’s perspective. * Seek assistance and report incidents when appropriate. * Assure that adults can understand the young person’s perspective, even if they disagree. * Collaboratively function as part of a multi-service team.
* In working with other staff, assure that the young person’s perspective is understood and considered in programmatic decisions. * Complete documentation that reflects a stance of respect for the young person. * Other duties as assigned.
Job
Requirements:



* Non-professional personal experience as a recipient of social or community services within the past 10 years. * High school diploma/GED. * Age 21 or older per DSHS requirements. * Excellent written and oral communication skills. * Complete peer counselor certification through DBHR within 6 months of being hired. * Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, auto registration and automobile insurance. * Must have an acceptable driving record per CCS’ driving policy (required to provide current driving abstract). * Applicant must successfully pass required background checks prior to an offer of employment. * Availability to work flexible hours (evenings, nights, weekends). * Proof of negative TB test within past 12 months. * Ability to work independently in addition to working as a member of a team. * Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations. * Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services.
Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position.


APPLICATION PROCEDURE Please go to https://careers-ccsww.icims.com/
to submit your resume, cover letter and application for this position.

Catholic Community Services

Title: Family Visitation Specialist Date Open: 6/10/2015 Date Closed: Until Filled
Department:
Foster Care/PICS Reports to: Program Manager
Status:
Full Time w/benefits FLSA: Non-Exempt Starting Salary/Hourly Rate: $12.73 – $14.05 hr/ DOE

Program
Description: Foster Care Program actively recruits and licenses married couples and single adults who are willing to open their hearts and homes and provide temporary care for foster children. Some children need a home for one day, others one week, and still others may need care for a year or more. Pediatric Interim Care (PICS) is a program of Catholic Community Services Southwest. PICS provides specialized foster care, as well as home based support services for drug-exposed infants and their families. Since 1990, PICS has provided intervention and support services to over 1000 children and their families.
Position
Description: The Family Visitation Specialist will provide family support services by transporting infants and children for visits with their birth families, monitoring and supervising those visits, and documenting observations of that contact.
Essential
Functions: In consultation with PICS and Foster Care Case Managers– * Assist with transportation of infants/children for visits with their families. * Monitor and supervise visits between infant/child and birth family. * Document observations of the quality and content of the contact between child(ren) and family during visits. * Cooperate with case plans and participate in meetings as requested. * Report suspected child abuse to supervisor and/or CPS as requested and provide a written incident report. * Notify case manager and/or supervisor of any significant event with a foster child or foster home (i.e. injury that requires medical attention, running away, physical assault, use of restraint) and provide a written incident report * Testify in dependency or termination court hearings as necessary. * Notify case manager or supervisor within 24 hours if unable to perform assigned shift * Maintain client confidentiality * Other duties as may be reasonably assigned.
Job
Requirements:



Minimum Qualifications: * Must be at least 21 years old; AND * High school diploma or GED; AND * Two years documented experience with children and families in the following settings: o Department of Early Learning licensed in-home facility based daycare; o School setting; o A child placing agency or residential care program; o Conducting Supervised visits; o Working as staff directly with children and families in a community service organization such as the YMCA or sports program; OR o Licensed as a foster parent with two (2) years’ experience caring for dependent children with skills necessary to provide supervised visits. OR * AA degree in Human Services or relevant field or two (2) years of completed coursework toward Bachelor’s degree; AND * One (1) year documented experience directly working with children and families in
the following settings; o Department of Early Learning licensed in-home facility based daycare; o School setting; o A child placing agency or residential care program; o Conducting Supervised visits; o Working as staff directly with children and families in a community service organization such as the YMCA or sports program; OR o Licensed as a foster parent with one (1) year experience caring for dependent children with skills necessary to provide supervised visits. OR * Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field; AND * Six months of documented experience directly working with children and families in the following settings; o Department of Early Learning licensed in-home facility based daycare; o School setting; o A child placing agency or residential care program; o Conducting Supervised visits; o Working as staff directly with children and families in a community service organization such as the YMCA or sports program; OR o Licensed as a foster parent with six (6) months experience caring for dependent children with skills necessary to provide supervised visits. AND All Parent Child Visit Service Worker must have: * Clearly documented skills and knowledge in the areas of child safety, problem-solving and crisis intervention that is clearly documented on the individual’s resume; * Current certification in first aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); and * Completion of a minimum of two hours of instruction on blood borne pathogens in the past five years. * At least two written references from prior employer(s) supervisor of volunteer work or internship supervisor documenting his or her skills in working with children; or if a licensed foster parent, at least two written references documenting his or her skills in working with children. These must be retained in the personnel file of the employee, subcontractor, or volunteer. * Applicant must successfully pass required background checks prior to an offer of employment. * Proof of negative TB test within past 12 months and ability or test within first six months of employment. * Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, automobile insurance and provide current auto registration. * Must have an acceptable driving record per CCS’ driving policy, (required to provide current driving abstract). * Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services. * Support and contribute to a creative, collaborative and respectful environment that promotes teamwork. * Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations. Preferred Qualifications: * BA in Social Services or relevant field. * Experience working with infants and children with special needs and their families. * Experience in the social service or mental health field. * Experience with people with developmental disabilities. * Knowledge of community resources.
Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
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Catholic Community Services of Western Washington

Title: Clinician I- Bachelor’s Level (Care Coordinator)
Date Open: 5/15/2015
Date Closed: Open until filled
Department:
Family Preservation – Bremerton and
Tacoma CA Team Reports to: Clinical Supervisor
Status:
Full time with benefits
7 positions available FLSA: Exempt Starting Salary/Hourly Rate: $40,866.96– 45,118.32 DOE/ + $1800 annual first responder stipend

Program
Description:

The Family Preservation System provides an integrated and flexible array of strengths-based therapeutic services and supports to families and children with complex therapeutic needs. Family Preservation Services are delivered primarily in the client’s home or community and are designed to reinforce the strengths of the family to prevent the out-of-home placement of a child or prepare for the return home of a child from out-of-home care. Services focus on empowering the family to effectively use their strengths and abilities to address their needs and challenges with the primary goals of supporting them to become self-sufficient and to strengthen their relationships with community and natural supports that can sustain their long term success.
Position
Description:

This is a professional position providing therapeutic interventions to children, youth and families. Includes crisis intervention and extended stabilization as well as long-term, team-based services. Emphasis is on partnering actively with families, natural supports and other community service providers to promote safe, stable and healthy families. Position requires 24/7 on call availability. Work week includes irregular and unpredictable hours. Clinicians can expect work hours that often range from early afternoon to late evening, e.g. 1:00-9:00p. Work occurs during weekend hours, as well.
Essential
Functions: * Meet and engage the family communicating compassion, support, respect and enthusiasm for them and your role as a helper. * Listen to and analyze the family’s story, and with them, identify strengths, needs, preferences and goals. * Provide and/or arrange necessary crisis response and stabilization services, completing and communicating the safety/crisis plan with family and others. * Contact potential team members, including other system partners, to gather their perspective on the family’s strengths and needs and solicit participation and commitment to a team process. * Prepare the family for next steps in the intervention (e.g., team development, planning process, natural supports, etc.). * Introduce and complete paperwork appropriate to the situation (including assessment instruments, etc.). * Analyze and align the family’s position and agency mission using methods of respect, communication and conflict resolution. * Identify and prioritize goals and needs. * Communicate and translate information in a way that everyone can hear, especially the family’s position. * Brainstorm and negotiate strategies that build on child and family strengths. * Summarize and write up the plan. * Respond to crises in a prompt, effective and collaborative manner. * Provide and/or facilitate the provision of a range of therapeutic responses that support the overall plan (including individual and family therapies).
* Utilize parent/family expertise in problem solving around specific needs. * Modify and adjust individual intervention techniques for each situation without changing the direction of the plan. * Facilitate placement into foster care, as needed, while ensuring necessary paperwork is completed and notifications made. * Other duties as assigned.
Job
Requirements:



* Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychological, behavioral sciences or equivalent. * 21 years or older per DSHS requirements. * Two years’ experience serving children and/or families (e.g. mental health, social services, education). * Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, auto registration and automobile insurance. * Agency Affiliated License (HIV/AIDS training required) or applied for within 1st month of employment. * Must have an acceptable driving record per CCS’ driving policy (required to provide current driving abstract). * First/Aid CPR certified or the ability to become certified within the 1 month of employment. * Proof of negative TB test within past 12 months or ability or test within first six months of employment. * Applicant must successfully pass required background checks prior to an offer of employment. * Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team. * Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services. * Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations.
Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position.


APPLICATION PROCEDURE Please go to https://careers-ccsww.icims.com/
to submit your resume, cover letter and application for this position.

Catholic Community Services of Western Washington

Title: Family Support Specialist
Date Open: 5/15/2015
Date Closed: Until Closed
Department:
Family Preservation – Northend Tacoma Reports to: Clinical Supervisor
Status:
Full time w/benefits
FLSA: Non-Exempt Starting Salary/Hourly Rate: $15.89-17.54 DOE




Program

Description:
The Family Preservation System provides an integrated and flexible array of strengths-based therapeutic services and supports to families and children with complex therapeutic needs. Family Preservation Services are delivered primarily in the client’s home or community and are designed to reinforce the strengths of the family to prevent the out-of-home placement of a child or prepare for the return home of a child from out-of-home care. Services focus on empowering the family to effectively use their strengths and abilities to address their needs and challenges with the primary goals of supporting them to become self-sufficient and to strengthen their relationships with community and natural supports that can sustain their long term success.



Position

Description:
This position provides innovative services and supports to children, youth and families in their homes and other community locations. Our creative and effective mental health service interventions include extended stabilization support as well as long-term, team-based services with the potential for crisis intervention. Emphasis is on achieving incredible outcomes with children, youth, and families by actively partnering with them along with their natural and community services and supports to achieve long term safety and stability in our neighborhoods and communities. Position is Full-time with extensive benefits. Schedules are flexible to accommodate client family needs and will include some evenings and weekends.











Essential

Functions:
* Provides intensive and strength based therapeutic mental health services and supports to children, youth and families in the home and community. * Provide one-on-one supervision and assessment of current safety needs. * Model and teach appropriate social behavior and skills. * Provide direct supervision and redirection of children. * Connect and introduce youth and family to community resources. * Identify and access positive relationships for the child and family. * Demonstrates the ability to communicate the mission and goals of CCS Family Preservation supporting and focusing a child and family team with confidence and trust toward meeting the family’s therapeutic mission and goals. * Demonstrates the ability to meet documentation standards using collaborative problem solving strategies to ensure complete, accurate and strength based documentation for all children/youth and families served. * Demonstrates vision and originality in safety and treatment planning with families, implementing service planning strategies that fit the family’s uniqueness, personality and culture and driven by child/youth and family voice. * Works with community partners, mental health consumers and their families using a non-judgmental approach that is timely and responsive to their individual and unique needs and concerns. * Supports and embraces a diverse work environment and their clinical team by demonstrating a commitment to teamwork along with open and honest communication.

Job Requirements: * 21 years or older per DSHS requirement * Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, auto registration and automobile insurance. * Agency Affiliated License (HIV/AIDS training required) or applied for within 1st month of employment * Must have an acceptable driving record per CCS’ driving policy (required to provide current driving abstract) * First/Aid CPR certified or the ability to become certified within the 1 month of employment * Proof of negative TB test within past 12 months or ability or test within first six months of employment. * Applicant must successfully pass required background checks prior to an offer of employment. * Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team. * Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services. * Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations. Preferred Qualifications * One year experience serving children and/or families (mental health, social services, education, etc.) * B.A. in social services, mental health or related degree.
Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE Please go to https://careers-ccsww.icims.com/
to submit your resume, cover letter and application for this position.

Catholic Community Services of Western Washington

Title: Clinician II- Master’s Level (Family Therapist)
Date Open: 5/18/15
Date Closed: Until Filled
Department:
Family Preservation - Portland Reports to: Clinical Supervisor
Status:
Full Time w/ benefits FLSA: Exempt Starting Salary/Hourly Rate: $45,234.41- 49,933.07 DOE

Program
Description:

The Family Preservation System provides an integrated and flexible array of strengths-based services and supports centered around one predominant belief: Children need their families and families need their children. All services are delivered with the following core values in mind: safety of the child, family and community; flexible and responsive; family driven; normative; family oriented; strengths based; comprehensive and collaborative; unconditional; individualized; and culturally relevant.
Position
Description:

Currently recruiting until a sufficient number of applications are received for current and future positions. The Clinician II- Master's Level (Family Therapist) position provides interventions to children, youth and families in their homes and other community locations. Includes crisis intervention and extended stabilization as well as long-term, team-based services. Emphasis is on partnering actively with families, natural supports and other community service providers to promote safe, stable and healthy families. This position requires the ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends. Therapists are available Monday – Friday to provide crisis support on an on-call basis for their assigned families and participate in a weekend on call rotation.
Essential
Functions: * Listen to and analyze the family’s story, and with them, identify strengths, needs, preferences and goals. * Provide and/or arrange necessary crisis response and stabilization services, completing and communicating the safety/crisis plan with family and others. * Prepare the family for next steps in the intervention (e.g., team development, planning process, natural supports, etc.). * Provide intensive and strength based therapeutic mental health services and supports to children, youth and families in the community including: assessing for immediate safety and stabilization needs, treatment plan development, safety and crisis planning, child and family team meeting facilitation, on-going assessment and evaluation of current treatment planning strategies, goals, and outcomes. * Facilitate the child and family team to: Identify and prioritize goals and needs. Communicate and translate information in a way that everyone can hear especially the family’s position. Brainstorm and negotiate strategies that build on child and family strengths. * Respond to crises in a prompt, effective and collaborative manner. * Provide and/or facilitate the provision of a range of therapeutic responses that support the overall plan (including individual and family therapies). * Utilize parent/family expertise in problem solving around specific needs. * Facilitate placement into foster care, as needed, while ensuring necessary paperwork is completed and notifications made. * Partner with the family in order to assist them in utilizing the resources offered by formal and informal sources within their community.
* Facilitate others to communicate plan, strategies and role to team members. * Consult with, recommend and provide training to team members around specific interventions. * Maintain a focus on strengths, needs and creative solutions and inspire others to follow this format in problem solving. * Inspire confidence in the child, family and other team members about their strengths and ability to transition successfully. * Arrange and negotiate a process for ongoing formal and informal services and supports. * Create and practice a plan for aftercare supports and response post CCS involvement.
Job
Requirements:



* Master’s degree in social work, psychological, behavioral sciences or equivalent. * One year experience serving children and/or families (mental health, social services, education, etc.). * 21 years or older. * Qualified Mental Health Professional (as defined by OAR 309-019). * Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, auto registration and automobile insurance. * Must have an acceptable driving record per CCS’ driving policy (required to provide current driving abstract). * First/Aid CPR certified or the ability to become certified within the 1 month of employment. * Applicant must successfully pass required background clearances prior to an offer of employment. * Ability to work independently in addition to working as a member of a team. * Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations. * Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services. Preferred Qualifications * Knowledge of Wraparound principles and practice.
Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please go to https://careers-ccsww.icims.com/
to submit your resume, cover letter and application for this position.

Catholic Community Services – Family Preservation

Title: Operations Assistant Date Open: 5/04/15 Date Closed: 05/20/15
Department:
Family Preservation – 6th Ave Tacoma Reports to: Operations Supervisor
Status:
Full-time with benefits
FLSA: Non-Exempt Starting Salary/Hourly Rate: $15.89-17.54 DOE




Program

Description:
The Family Preservation System provides an integrated and flexible array of strengths-based therapeutic services and supports to families and children with complex therapeutic needs. Family Preservation Services are delivered primarily in the client’s home or community and are designed to reinforce the strengths of the family to prevent the out-of-home placement of a child or prepare for the return home of a child from out-of-home care. Services focus on empowering the family to effectively use their strengths and abilities to address their needs and challenges with the primary goals of supporting them to become self-sufficient and to strengthen their relationships with community and natural supports that can sustain their long term success.
Position

Description:
Under the direction of the Operations Supervisor, this position will provide direct support to site leadership regarding data, outcomes and financial impacts to include time sensitive assignments. This position requires a high level of confidentiality.











Essential

Functions:
* Respond in a timely manner to staff and front desk inquiries, providing resources and information, directing staff to the correct source. * Receives requests for information, advises the requester of available information or refers the individual to the appropriate staff person. * Type, from rough draft and verbal instruction, letters, memos, forms, reports, notes, reviews and other documents. Revise forms as needed. * Schedule and coordinate meetings with community partners. * Maintain and schedule the calendar for the Site. * Create flyers, emails and presentations when needed. * Plan and coordinate events held by site staff. * Provides back-up to other Operations Team members to include covering phones, special projects, training coordination and support in quality assurance. * Organize data and information into usable formats. * Track FAST and BRS consumers at intake and exit by using current data collection system. * Maintain FAST and BRS client lists and develop reports for leadership team on a daily, weekly, monthly and annual basis. * Maintain client files. * Assist and conduct reference calls for potential candidates. * Prepare and send the Request to Open to Human Resources for approval and posting. * Assist with tracking applicants. * Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements: * Associate’s degree or equivalent in experience. * Experience entering data into the PsychConsult Database. * Two years’ administrative support services experience working in an office with progressively increasing duties. * Strong computer skills especially in MS Office. * Excellent written and oral communication skills. * Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. * Typing 50 words per minute, 10-key by touch. * Experience with multi-line phone system. * Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, auto registration and automobile insurance. * Must have an acceptable driving record per CCS’ driving policy (required to provide current driving abstract). * Applicant must successfully pass required background checks prior to an offer of employment. * Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team. * Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services. * Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Experience working in a non-profit organization. * Familiarity with social service/mental health terminology and practices.
Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE Please go to https://careers-ccsww.icims.com/
to submit your resume, cover letter and application for this position.

Catholic Community Services – Family Preservation

Title: Administrative Medical Assistant Date Open: 5/1/15 Date Closed: 5/11/15
Department:
FPS-Southend Reports to: Operations Manager
Status:
Full Time with Benefits FLSA: Non-Exempt Starting Salary/Hourly Rate: $15.89-$17.54 DOE

Program
Description:

The Family Preservation System provides an integrated and flexible array of strengths-based services and supports centered around one predominant belief: Children need their families and families need their children. All services are delivered with the following core values in mind: safety of the child, family and community; flexible and responsive; family driven; normative; family oriented; strengths based; comprehensive and collaborative; unconditional; individualized; and culturally relevant.
Position
Description:

The Administrative Medical Assistant is responsible for creating, maintaining, and updating medical records as well as managing the CCS psychiatric providers’ schedule. The Medical Assistant is also the interface point between the psychiatric providers and families, other providers, and pharmacists.
Essential
Functions: * Maintain confidentially of all clinical and medical information. * Schedule all patient appointments and manage the psychiatric schedule. * Make appointment reminder calls to client families and mail out pre-appointment paperwork and reminders. * Distribute paperwork to appropriate staff and ensure its return. * Maintain a positive, respectful working relationship with clients and parents, physicians, insurance companies, care coordinators, therapists, and pharmacists. * Function as interface point between psychiatric staff and therapists and families. * Utilize online prescription service, log prescription refills in client’s file and call or fax in medication refills per psychiatric staff’s request. * Maintain medical files with appointment records and psychiatric notes. * Input psychiatric services into billing system. Follow up with Data Management staff or Operations Manager to troubleshoot billing issues. * Guide clinical documents through the psychiatric sign-off process. * Follow proper procedures for releasing client documents. * Respond to requests for records from other providers and agencies. * Work with administrative team to ensure the provision of current clinical forms to staff, provide phone coverage as needed, prepare records for release to other providers and agencies and provide technical support for therapists in file organization. * Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements: * High School Diploma or equivalent with one year administrative experience. * Age 21 or older per Oregon requirements. * Ability to maintain strict confidentiality. * Experience providing consistent, respectful, and professional customer service. * Experience maintaining records and documentation in a medical or mental health setting. * Knowledge of contemporary office software including Microsoft products: Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access (or similar). * Ability to manage a wide range of office telecommunications equipment that are integrated with a large computer network, including phones, faxing, coping, printing, etc., in a busy office environment. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. * Excellent organizational skills with ability to work in a very busy/diverse environment. * Applicant must successfully pass required background clearances prior to an offer of employment. * Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, auto registration and automobile insurance. * Must have an acceptable driving record per CCS’ driving policy (required to provide current driving abstract). * Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team. * Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services. * Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations. Preferred Qualifications: * AA or BA/BS in psychology, sociology, medical assisting, human services, or related field. * Experience with electronic medical records. * Experience working in a non-profit environment.
Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE Please go to https://careers-ccsww.icims.com
to submit your resume, cover letter and application for this position.