Employment Opportunities

Catalyst is seeking someone to fill a full-time position that does include weekend hours. The announcement and full job description can be found on their website(opens in new window) and Weekend-HAVEN-Advocate-Aug-2023.pdf (catalystdvservices.org) (PDF) (It’s also on Craigslist, Handshake, and Indeed.)

We’re Hiring for a HAVEN Advocate!

Catalyst Domestic Violence Services is seeking a compassionate and motivated candidate to fill an Advocate position at our confidential Housing Program. This position is responsible for direct services and coordination of educational, recreational and therapeutic programs for housing program participants. This position is also responsible for helping to create a welcoming and safe environment for individuals and families who come to stay in Catalyst's Housing Program.

Catalyst uses trauma-informed approaches and empowerment models to support people being victimized by intimate partner violence and sexual violence and their families. We are looking for candidates who have skills/knowledge of these practices and who value the diversity of the human experience.

This position will be 36 hours per week with an hourly rate of $17 and a $1/hour bilingual incentive. This position is based at Catalyst's confidential housing program. The schedule for this position will be Wednesday-Sunday (Specifically, Wednesday 3pm-7pm, Thursday-Sunday 1pm-10pm)

• Full Time Child Family Specialist Position, Roseville, CA, BSW Level - Learn more and apply(opens in new window).

• Full Time Clinician Position, Roseville, CA, ACSWs or LCSWs - Learn more and apply(opens in new window).
  

There are 2 vacant master level counselor positions in the Chico branch office.

The Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) administers the largest vocational rehabilitation program in the country. We have a three-pronged mission to provide services and advocacy that assist people with disabilities to live independently, become employed and have equality in the communities in which they live and work. DOR provides consultation, counseling and vocational rehabilitation, and works with community partners to assist the consumers we serve.

VISION STATEMENT:
Employment, independence, and quality for all Californians with disabilities.

MISSION STATEMENT:
DOR works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provides services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living, and equality for individuals with disabilities.

People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Please visit our website to learn more about DOR and our mission:

Department Website: http://www.dor.ca.gov(opens in new window)

HEART, a program of Youth for Change, is hiring for two full time clinicians. The HEART program works with homeless and runaway youth between the ages of 12-17 in Butte County. YFC has tons of benefits.

Recent graduates and others with a Master's degree and an LCSW or LMFT can apply for this position on Youth for Change's Website(opens in new window).

For more information, please view the job flyer (PDF).

Job Title: Social Services Supervisor 
Wage: $64,480-$80,000 
Location: Chico, CA 
Classification: Exempt 
Job Overview: Chico Housing Action Team provides affordable rental housing for people who are without housing, and provides the supportive services needed to enable residents to maintain long term housing stability.  Under the supervision of the Social Services Director, this positionis responsible forleadership and support of CHAT’s various housing programs, employees, and residents.  

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the day-to-day operations of CHAT’s housing programs through collaborative and supportive leadership  
• Manage, coach, mentor, and support staff to problem solve, and provide efficient social services to CHAT residents 
• Ensure that staff feel supported, valued, and empowered to fulfill their job responsibilities to the best of their abilities 
• Support the implementation and the update of CHAT’s policies, procedures, ethics and guidelines 
• Facilitate weekly team meetings that foster an environment of collaboration and healthy communication, problem solve any current concerns within the programs   
• Facilitate bi-weekly one on one supervision meetings with individual staff members to check-in, support professional growth, discuss issues within their CHAT houses, and assist with ongoing goal planning. 
• Provide back-up services and/or ensure coverage of program staff during vacations and emergencies 
• Provide monthly board reports for each program 
• Assist in serving 3-day behavioral correction notices for residents 
• Support de-escalation and problem solving with residents who are in an emotional or mental health crisis 
• Ensure that all client files and case notes are being stored and documented correctly and ethically 
• Collaborate with other agencies to ensure that needed services are being provided to residents 
• Train new housing support coordinators 
• Providing ongoing assessment of the programs and purpose modification strategies to the Social Services Director and assist in a plan of implementation 
• Model and communicate appropriate positive attitude toward CHAT’s mission, vision, and values 
• Attending committee and department meetings as appropriate –gathering prior information from staff. Communicate and distribute all information to social services staff.    
• Perform other duties as necessary for the agency

• Three or more years of experience in the social work field 
• Master's degree in social work or equivalent experience 
• Experience in a leadership/supervisory role 

• Knowledge of housing resources in Butte County 
• Knowledge of public benefits (SSI, G.A., Veterans Resources, etc.) 
• Experience using the HMIS and coordinated entry systems 
• Experience in crisis intervention and de-escalation 
• Bilingual in Spanish, Hmong, or American Sign Language 

• Knowledge of community resources and ability to share information effectively with volunteers, staff, and clients 
• Ability to work cooperatively with different types of personalities 
• Ability to work effectively and empathetically with people who have experienced trauma, mental illness, substance abuse issues, and other challenges 
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization 
• Ability to set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress toward goals, track details, data, information, and activities 

• Build relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the organization’s goals.   
• Behave ethically: Understand ethical behavior and business practices, and ensure one's own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization  
• Communicate effectively: Speak, listen, and write in a clear, thorough, and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.   
• Create and innovate: Develop new and unique ways to improve the operations of the organization and create new opportunities with a solution-focused approach.   
• Foster teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.   
• Organize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information, and activities.   
• Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or seek any necessary guidance to resolve problems effectively. 

Therapist I/II/III(opens in new window)

Behavioral Health Therpist I/II (Working Title) / Therpist I/II (Classification Title)(opens in new window)

Below are some links to our current open opportunities at County of Colusa. Some perks of working with County of Colusa Department of Behavioral Health is as follows:

- Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience.

- Excellent benefit package.

- Colusa County Behavioral Health is committed to employee development, including clinical supervision leading to licensure with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. With our small-town feel, you will be able to experience a variety of services that Behavioral Health offers our community.

- Paid Licensure.

- Flex and compressed work schedules.

- Pay commensurate with education and experience

- Fun and dedicated staff with a family atmosphere!

"Conversations to Remember is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, dedicated towards combating loneliness and isolation felt by senior citizens. We are very interested in partnering with you to have your students volunteer with us to help these seniors."

• Virtual visit program matches 2-3 college students with residents of long-term care, assisted living, and memory care communities for virtual video visits.

• Brighten the days of Seniors just by speaking with them.

• Training provided to the students in the program about the best ways to interact with the seniors, as well as additional support throughout their service.

• Since these visits are virtual, your students can do it without any travel.

• We provide this program free of charge to seniors across the country, and have students from around the country as well.

• Typically, Students volunteer 1-2 hours per week.

• Each call lasts up to one hour, based on the senior's attention span and mood on each day.

• We expect students to volunteer for approximately 16 weeks, so that they can build a friendship with the senior.

• This does not need to coincide with the start of a semester, as we have new seniors starting all the time, and train new volunteers weekly.

• The students are matched based on the times that they're available, with a senior who is available at the same time, and they will have a regular, weekly appointment for their visit.

Santa Clara County Social Worker II and III Job Flyers:

Social Worker II (PDF)

Social Worker III (PDF)

Job Description:

Sutter County Health and Human Services is currently recruiting for multiple positions within the department. Come and join a great team!

The Positions:
*Intervention Counselor I and II - SUDS and Non-SUDS
*Mental Health Therapist I/II/III
*Social Worker III/IV - Extra Help
*Social Worker IV
*Social Worker Supervisor II

For Social Worker IV recruitments, current students preparing to graduate with a MSW are encouraged to apply!

Want to make a difference in the lives of young children?

Casa de Esperanza seeks applicants for the Hands of Hope House Parent Program. Casa de Esperanza provides residential foster care to children ages birth through six who are in crisis due to abuse, neglect, or the effects of HIV. For a complete description, visit our website(opens in new window). Please see our Our application (opens in new window)to apply.

 The Flyer for the position (PDF).

For more information, please contact Darean Talmadge at dtalmadge@casahope.org.