Job Description

AGENCY OVERVIEW

Since our founding in 1895 in Marin County as an orphanage – and through subsequent years as Sunny Hills Services – Side by Side has been at the forefront of best practices in child welfare, working with the most vulnerable youth in our community. Today, Side by Side operates in four counties – Marin, Alameda, Sonoma, and Napa – across the Bay Area, reaching nearly 2,000 children, young adults, and family members per year with much-needed services related to behavioral and mental health, early intervention in schools, LGBTQIA+ support, transitional housing for foster youth, and special education.

Side By Side places high value on individuals with a passion for helping underserved youth and families in a collaborative and inclusive work culture. We strive to work together to create a trauma-informed workplace where we walk the walk of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging principles.

COMPENSATION

This position has a salary range of $70,310 to $99,600 depending on years of clinical experience and bilingual language skills. Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

This position will consider applicants who have submitted their registration information to the Board of Behavioral Sciences but have not yet received their BBS registration number by date of hire.

BENEFITS INFORMATION

• 3 weeks of paid vacation for F/T employees increasing to 4 weeks of vacation after 2 years of service
• 2 weeks of sick leave for F/T employees with 2 additional sick days for direct service staff
• 10 paid holidays per year and 1 Self-Care Anniversary Day each year
• 99% employer-paid Medical for F/T employees including platinum level Kaiser Permanente insurance, Sutter Health or Anthem options
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Long Term Disability insurance up to $9,000 per month, plus $50,000 Life and AD&D insurance. Employees also have the option to purchase additional life insurance at their own cost.
• 403b Retirement Plan with agency match after one year of employment
• Professional development and other learning opportunities including unlimited access to over 1,000 behavioral health courses online. Side By Side is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
• FREE Employee Assistance Program including up to 10 complimentary personal counseling sessions per problem, per year for staff and dependents
• Employee recognition program with $500 bonus awards
• Employee referral bonus of up to $1,000
• Pet Insurance

This position will work with our Community Counseling (CC) which provides in office, school based and virtual individual therapy to youth (ages 5-26) experiencing mild to moderate mental health symptoms using a variety of clinical approaches and interventions to reduce symptoms.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct one-to-one services.
• Implementation of behavioral/treatment plan using strengths-based behavioral interventions.
• Developing and teaching youths/caregivers' effective tools/skills for coping with challenging behaviors.
• Effective interaction with caregivers and other significant people in youth’s familial network and treatment to support follow-through of treatment plan.
• Completing a thorough assessment and functional analysis of behaviors/symptoms.
• Developing a transition plan from the inception of services that achieves independence in meeting needs of youth.
• Developing a treatment plan, identifying measurable outcomes and timelines for measuring progress towards utilization of behavioral interventions and reduction of targeted behaviors.
• Attending weekly supervision.
• Participating in external and in-services trainings relevant to the program services.
• Timely completion of documentation of all services rendered in accordance with Medi-Cal recording standards as set out in program policy.
• Completing all other documentation necessary as directed by the Director.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and expectations required of the position.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in social work, counseling psychology. Must be eligible/registered with CA Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) registration and in good standing with CA BSS.
• Bilingual Spanish/English is preferred.
• California Department of Justice and FBI fingerprint clearance and TB screening and any other mandatory state/federal requirements.
• Must possess a dependable car, valid California Driver’s License, and proof of insurance.
• Insurable by SBS’s automobile policy.

AGENCY-WIDE COMPETENCIES

Ethical Conduct: Understands and adheres to the Agency’s Code of Conduct, demonstrates a high level of integrity in all internal and external activities and complies with the Employee Handbook and all other Agency policies, practices and procedures. Must maintain strict confidentiality related to client, staff, donor and other Agency information

Intercultural Competence: Has the desire and ability to support an inclusive environment with respect to all clients, staff and stakeholders, and to respect and adapt behavior to cultural differences and commonalities in values, expectations, beliefs and practices. Ability to relate to children and adults with respect, patience and compassion.

Communication: Communicates with co-workers, clients and stakeholders clearly in writing and orally, as needed and on a timely basis. Listens and responds well. Uses good judgement about what information’s important and should be communicated to whom and when.

Technology: Able to use technology to complete work assignments efficiently, including, as necessary, proficiency in the use of personal computers and mobile devices, email, the Internet and web-based programs. As required for the job, is skilled in use of Microsoft Office products (e.g. Outlook email and calendar, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other software tools.

Personal and Interpersonal Skills: Able to interact well with clients, co-workers and other stakeholders, and to maintain effective working relationships. Adaptable to changing circumstances and is sensitive to needs and reactions of others. Maintains composure in internal and external interactions and situations. Able to handle personal and work-related stress. Able to make decisions in a timely fashion that are sound, accurate and supported by the reasoning and inclusion of appropriate people. Includes the ability to recognize, address and propose solutions to problems that arise.

Teamwork: Able to work in collaboration with colleagues. Offers assistance and support to co-workers. Works cooperatively and participates in group meetings and collaborative situations. Must be able to work effectively as part of a team

POSITION-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Program and Clinical

• Excellent understanding of the treatment, staffing, documentation and regulatory requirements for Drug-Medi-Cal SUD services
• Knowledge and specific experience with therapeutic modalities suitable for youth and their families, including: harm reductions theories, seeking safety and motivational interviewing.
• In depth knowledge and experience with trauma-informed care
• Broad general knowledge of the child welfare system and youth mental/behavioral health fields
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for child welfare, mental/behavioral health/substance use disorder providers
• Ability to view families, both biological and chosen, as resources and support systems for youth, and commitment to involve families in services
• Experience working with SED (severely emotionally disturbed) youths.
• Experience providing behavioral intervention, clinical assessment, and ability to write behavioral analysis forms and treatment plans are essential.
• Must have experience providing behavioral re-directive services with this population.
• Familiarity with Triple P, DTQI and Motivational Interviewing is not required but will be helpful.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting, walking, standing, twisting and bending for brief periods of time.
• Occasional reaching and/or grasping using hands and/or arms.
• May be required to lift up to 10 pounds.
• May be required to ascend/descend stairs.
• Regular use of hands requiring dexterity in using the telephone, computer keyboard, mouse or calculator.
• Visual ability to read documents and computer monitor.
• Exposure to low to moderate noise levels characteristic of working in an office or client environments.
• Ability to drive to various sites.
• Hearing and speech to converse in person and over the telephone.

Side by Side provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Side by Side is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and inclusive work environment. We welcome candidates that will promote and value diversity and exercise teamwork and collaboration.

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training