Employment
Looking for a career in the social services or mental health sector? Find your passion and come join the SPIRITT Family! Here at SPIRITT Family Services, we are interested in meeting people that have the knowledge, skills, education, and desire to work with children and families. SPIRITT’s associates belong to a network of trained, experienced, caring and committed individuals working in the areas of substance abuse, mental health, violence, trauma and child abuse prevention. For information about employment opportunities at SPIRITT Family Services, please send your resume and cover letter to careers@spiritt.org.
To apply for any of the job openings listed below, please email your resume to careers@spiritt.org and indicate the position for which you are interested. Qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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SPIRITT Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Fatherhood Facilitator
Program: Prevention and Aftercare
Location: South El Monte, Bell Gardens, Whittier
Status: Part-time
Language: Facilitating Groups in Spanish
Pay Rate: $24.00-$27.00/hourly
Open: Until Filled
Job Description
SUMMARY
The focus of this position is to promote responsible fatherhood through the provision of workshops, groups, and other direct services, using an evidence-based curriculum. This individual should educate, inspire, and guide fathers towards an awareness of their worth as fathers within their families and communities. Additionally, this individual should help them identify and address their barriers to being involved and effective fathers and provide resources as needed. This position will provide services at multiple service sites and virtually.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Facilitate fatherhood services which includes workshops, groups, support, and psychoeducation.
- Assist clients to address their specific parenting issues, including child support/child custody.
- The facilitator is responsible for maintaining client records including notes, groups sign in sheets, and completion certificates.
- The facilitator is also responsible for doing community presentations and participating in community activities.
- Facilitator is responsible for planning and implementing structured family activities for fathers and their children.
- Work with the program staff and program manager to assess group needs and adjust structure of groups according to individual and group needs.
- Provide resources and referrals to fatherhood participants.
- Participate in agency meetings, trainings and other agency functions as directed by supervisors.
- Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as needed.
- Participate in clinical supervision to address clients’ needs and complete case reviews for clients at least monthly.
- Attend training related to ongoing education and professional development.
- Work collaboratively with other program staff and partners to support participants’ goals.
- Model and teach best-practice parenting skills to program participants.
- Adhere to all ethical and safety protocols in reporting.
- Adhere to agency policies and procedures.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
To perform effectively in this position, the individual must have:
- Prior completion of the fatherhood training coursework and knowledge Basic knowledge of crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.
- Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
- Knowledge of legal and ethical issues regarding child and family counseling and mental health concerns.
- Experience working with at-risk families and with culturally diverse communities and families.
- Participate in supervision by a licensed clinician.
- A fingerprint check for criminal history background and must obtain clearance from a law enforcement agency approved by Human Resources.
- Recent tuberculosis test.
- Possess skills in organizing, planning, and prioritizing, as well as good judgment, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work independently and as a team.
- Possess excellent oral and written communications skills to communicate and document work activities.
- Ability to relate to families from a strength-based, family-centered model.
- Demonstrates motivation and the ability to learn and practice basic supportive skills, including developing trusting relationships, problem solving skills, and accepting individual differences.
- Training in child abuse reporting procedures.
- Ability to be culturally sensitive and respond to differences in cultural beliefs, behaviors and learning, and communication styles within the community served.
- Current and valid drivers' license, good driving record and continued proof of current auto insurance throughout employment.
- The work schedule will require non-traditional office hours evenings and weekends (including 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, and weekends during scheduled events/activities)
Case Navigator
Program: Prevention and Aftercare
Location: South El Monte
Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt - Temporary
Language: Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Pay Rate: $24.00/hourly
Open: Until Filled
Job Description
SUMMARY
The Case Navigator is responsible for providing a wide variety of services in support aimed at preventing child abuse and neglect in the community while exemplifying agency core values and adhere to agency mission and vision.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Conduct screening and assessments of client needs and provide case navigation within scope of practice and as required by program contract(s).
- Research and provide reliable resource/linkage and referral follow-up to clients.
- Provide group and/or individual services to client/family upon the needs agreed on the case plan and team.
- Assist client and/or family in daily functioning by providing support services and behavioral skill building in the home, at school and/or other settings.
- Assist in structured family programs and educational activities for children, youth and/or adults as assigned.
- Attend weekly staff meeting meetings to meet the contract requirements.
- Attend meetings/conferences/outreach opportunities and intra-agency meetings/trainings representing SPIRITT in a professional manner.
- Responsible for making sure cases are maintained appropriately active by linking them to services and activities.
- Responsible for entering notes in the various internal and external tracking systems.
- Responsible to report to program manager when new cases remain open for 2 weeks or more.
- Cover and answer phone calls (on rotation) on Saturdays.
- May need to assist in transporting clients to deliver services and necessary documents.
- Maintain consistent appointment times with clients/families, while also allowing for flexibility to meet the needs of clients.
- Appropriately manage client/family crises and emergency needs, with an emphasis on the safety of all parties involved.
- Promote client engagement and retention, including responding to clients/families in a timely, friendly manner and provision of quality, client-centered services.
- Maintain accuracy and consistency in timekeeping, assessments, weekly case notes, external reports/letters, client files and all other documentation including the self-audit of charts to ensure compliance with contracts (i.e. check for all required forms, signatures and any other elements needed to complete files).
- Protect the integrity, respect, and privacy of all families/clients served, including maintaining professional boundaries, security of personal client information, and compliance with HIPPA regulations.
- Provide office support including and not limited to: food pick up, room set up, phone coverage and clean up.
- Must adhere to agency crisis intervention plan.
- Complete monthly reports and documents, such as mileage submission and data entry.
- Adhere to Agency Policies and Procedures, and County contract requirements.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
To perform effectively in this position, the individual must have:
- An Associate Degree in child development or extensive experience in a related field preferred.
- Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
- Knowledge of legal and ethical issues regarding child and family counseling and mental health concerns.
- Experience working with at-risk families and with culturally diverse communities and families.
- Participate in supervision by a licensed clinician.
- A fingerprint check for criminal history background and must obtain clearance from a law enforcement agency approved by Human Resources.
- Recent tuberculosis test.
- Possess skills in organizing, planning, and prioritizing, as well as good judgment, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work independently and as a team.
- Possess excellent oral and written communications skills to communicate and document work activities.
- Ability to relate to families from a strength-based, family-centered model.
- Demonstrates motivation and the ability to learn and practice basic supportive skills, including developing trusting relationships, problem solving skills, and accepting individual differences.
- Training in child abuse reporting procedures.
- Ability to be culturally sensitive and respond to differences in cultural beliefs, behaviors and learning, and communication styles within the community served.
- Current and valid drivers' license, good driving record and continued proof of current auto insurance throughout employment.
- The work schedule will include regular office hours, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. It will require non-traditional office hours evenings and weekends (including some days Monday – Friday, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, and Saturday or Sunday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm) plus some on-call duties after hours (with some flexibility) for crisis support.
Clinician
Program: Outpatient Mental Health
Location: South El Monte
Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt
Language: Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Pay Rate: $68,500-$78,000/annually
Open: Until Filled
Job Description
SUMMARY
The Clinician conducts assessments and develops client and family driven services/treatment plans, provides integrated mental health, substance abuse, child abuse prevention and treatment services, and coordinates with other providers. Treatment is provided through, group, individual and family therapy both on site and in the community (including schools, homes and other facilities where available and assigned).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Conduct assessments, develop client and family driven services/treatment plans, provide integrated mental health, substance abuse, child abuse prevention and treatment services, and coordinate services with other providers, both internal and external of SPIRITT
- Provide treatment through individual, group, collateral and family therapy both on site and in the community (including schools, homes and other facilities where available and assigned)
- Provide clinical support and information to team members and families and participate in Client and Family Team meetings with a focus on trauma responsive services and guidance
- Identifies interventions and crafts individualized services, in collaboration with participant, to address the underlying needs
- Submit clinical event reports to DMH within 24 hours of event
- Submit Special Incident reports within 24 hours to Program Manager
- Inform Program Manager about special incident reports within one hour
- Rotate clinical and documentation peer and quarterly audit based on schedule identified
- Submit checklists required for intakes, assessment, discharges, annuals, and transfer of cases
- Communicate to Program manager when case load is not at full capacity
- Schedule a meeting with Program manager to plan and problem solve when behind on tasks and hours of service
- Complete a monthly case review with supervisor
- Work with Program manager, supervisor and staff to meet program yearly goals identified from surveys
- Participate in all assigned trainings by manager and identified by supervisor
- Identify coverage for case load when absent
- Record and submit hours worked daily
- Attend required training for CARF, DMH, Program and Agency
- Consult on legal questions related to cases (i.e. who can consent for treatment) with Program Manager and Clinical Supervisor
- Identify appropriate Evidence Based practice for cases assigned
- Keep ongoing consultations with psychiatrist about shared cases
- Implement new program and agency changes required by DMH, manager and agency
- Research and provide resource/linkage and referral follow-up to clients to help meet underlying needs
- Collaborate with clinicians and/or other advocates, interagency and externally, to better assist clients with maximum support
- Serve as the Single Fixed Point of Responsibility to all cases assigned and be responsible for completing the DMH assessment and Client Care Coordination Plan as well as advising and overseeing the development of the family Plan of Care and Safety Plan.
- Respond to clients/families in a timely, friendly manner, assist callers
- Assist in transporting clients when requested and approved by Program Manager
- Maintain accuracy and consistency in timekeeping, weekly case notes, external reports/letters, client files and all other required documentation
- Assist in the preparation of reports necessary for contract
- Attend staff clinical supervision to establish and coordinate consumer and/or family treatment goals
- Assist in planning and facilitating structured family program and educational activities
- Maintain an awareness of new mental health laws governing programs and treatment modalities including HIPAA and confidentiality, child and adult abuse regulations
- Attend County/community meetings/conferences/trainings and interagency meetings/trainings to represent agency/program in a professional manner as assigned by Program Manager and/or Agency Directors
- Attend program staff meetings and within other program departments of SPIRITT Family Services, review caseloads and ensure compliance with regulations governing program
- Provide referrals for medical evaluations/psychiatric treatment &/or additional treatment & case managment needs
- Maintain specified level of productivity (caseload) and quality of services as determined by Program Manager
- Assist with auditing of charts to ensure compliance with contracts (i.e. check for all required forms, signatures and any other elements needed to complete files)
- Participate in the development and attainment of team, program, and agency goals
- Participate and assist with agency and initiative wide evaluation of program outcomes and impact
- Adhere to Agency Policies and Procedures and funding/contract(s) requirements
- Provide afterhours crisis response to clients with rotation
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
To perform effectively in this position, the individual must have:
- Registered with the California Board of Behavioral Science working toward licensure as professional counselor (LCSW, LMFT, or Licensed Clinical Psychologist)
- Maintain good standing with the licensing board and provide copy of current registration
- Evidence of supervision by a licensed clinician if unlicensed and applicable
- Possess skills in organizing, planning and prioritizing
- Possess good judgment and able to work independently and as a team
- Possess excellent oral and written communications skills to communicate and document work activities
- Possess adequate coursework and knowledge of legal and ethical issues regarding child & family counseling and other emotional, social and behavioral health concerns
- Possess training and adhere to child and adult dependent abuse reporting procedures
- Knowledge and ability to provide integrated services for children, adults and families
- Knowledge and ability to provide services in the alcohol and/or drug related field and to various ethnic/cultural groups in the community
- Knowledge and ability to provide specific services as required by Contract (s) (see attached)
- Knowledge and/or familiarity with DMH/Medi-cal billing process
- Operate a personal computer and routine word processing skills
- Complete a 7-week session of the Family Communication Skill Classes (Windows/Ventanas)
- Provide copies of academic transcripts and degree (s) received
- Provide copies of valid drivers’ license and proof of current auto insurance
- A fingerprint check for criminal history background and must obtain clearance from a law enforcement agency.
- Evidence of entitlement to work in the United States in accordance with provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act,
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English. Additional language abilities preferred.
- Tuberculosis Screening Test one year prior to commencement of employment and every three years thereafter.
Billing Specialist/Administrative Assistant
Program: Administration
Location: South El Monte
Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt
Language: Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Pay Rate: $22-$26/hourly
Open: Until Filled
Job Description
SUMMARY
The Billing Specialist/Administrative Assistant primary duty is to assist with program billing, including tracking and entering program billing for DMH programs. Duties include working closely with team members and provide administrative support to the Chief Operator Officer by performing a variety of clerical and administrative tasks. Secondary duties include providing support to other departments and duties when assigned. The Billing Specialist/Administrative Assistant will work from various SPIRITT Family Centers during the week, as needed. Position requires a high level of confidentiality and professional boundaries with employees at all levels.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Billing Duties
- Assist with data entry and program evaluation projects as needed
- Data entry and analysis of various forms and information into computer several data system/programs in a timely manner.
- Verify Medi-Cal eligibility at the beginning of each month for all active clients
- Monitor and track billing errors, and conduct necessary steps to ensure these errors are adjusted.
- Take the lead in working closely with Program Staff, Lead Billing Specialist, and all other DMH staff to clear billing errors.
- Complete, update, and enter all data on-line, into DMH required websites, ensuring billing program staff are/remain current rendering providers
- Work closely with Chief Operating Officer (COO) to track and meet contract/funder deadlines and tasks
- Maintain accuracy and consistency in tracking systems; timekeeping, external reports/letters and client files.
- Conduct reviews to ensure information and records are consistent with program standards and requirements.
- Manage the County IBHIS billing system as required by the County for Medi-Cal billing and Mental Health billing
- Enter and submit DMH claims either electronically or by hard copy
- Enter and update client data to County IBHIS billing system, including but not limited to client admissions/discharges
- Assist in providing weekly OMA and discharge reports
- Maintain confidentiality of all information; adheres to HIPAA guidelines
- Provide support to the CARF accreditation process including coordinating training, tracking training, researching and developing new policies and procedures
- Attended required trainings for CARF, Agency and DMH
- Assist in the preparation of reports necessary for contract(s) requirements/request
- Assist with preparing annual cost reports for DMH
- Complete county reports as requested
Administrative Duties
- Assist for coverage for program assistant duties as needed and when program assistant is absent
- Sign up staff for trainings as requested by supervisor
- Coordinate supervisors’ calendar and facilitate scheduling to ensure program/clerical support
- Provide clerical support including typing, copying, set-up for meetings, and taking minutes.
- Assist in logging and organizing closed, open and to-be-shredded files
- Assists Chief Operator Officer and the Chief Executive Officer with administrative requests, as needed (i.e. Human Resources, Accounting, Fund Development, Facilities, Technology)
- Adhere to Agency Policies and Procedures
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
To perform effectively in this position, the individual must have:
- High school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent. Experience with nonprofits preferred.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic work
- Ability to demonstrate attention to detail including accuracy in record-keeping and filing.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, especially Excel) and Financial
- Hands-on detail-oriented
- Ability to work well as a team unit and collaborate job responsibilities with various departments and County representatives
- Team player and can collaborate with other teams in the
- High level of interpersonal skills with demonstrated poise, tact and
- Demonstrate a proficient level of professional skills and/or knowledge in customer service and front office duties.
- Knowledge and ability to use applicable information technology and systems to meet work
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to clearly communicate issues to all levels of
- Demonstrate a proficient level of professional skill and/or knowledge in accounts payable.
- Fingerprint check for criminal history background and receive a clearance from a law enforcement agency, and training on child abuse reporting
- Current and valid drivers' license and proof of current auto
In-Home Visitor
Program: Partnerships for Families
Location: South El Monte
Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt
Language: Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Pay Rate: $25-$30/hourly
Open: Until Filled
Job Description
SUMMARY
Responsible for providing a wide variety of administrative and clerical support to SPIRITT Family Center. Exemplify agency core values (Respect, Responsibility, Resourcefulness, Resiliency, and Recovery) and adhere to agency mission and vision. The In-Home Visitor is responsible for the provision of direct services to families as part of the Partnership for Families Program at SPIRITT Family Services. In Home Visitor position requires providing families with education, case-management, referral, linkage, and follow-up on accessing community services. The In-Home Visitor will exemplify agency core values of Respect, Responsibility, Resourcefulness, Resiliency and Recovery and adhere to agency mission and vision.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Carry a Full-time caseload equal to a minimum of 13 and maximum of 16 home visits per week.
- In addition to full-time caseload, will facilitate educational and/or support groups for domestic violence, wellbeing, parenting, parent child bonding, and linkage to early care and education.
- Provide in home-based services, case-management services including linkage to internal and external community services/partners, concrete support, basic family needs, and coaching on health, parenting, child development, educational programs, structured parent-child, and family centered activities.
- Conduct assessments, provide counseling and case management services and/or coordinate services with case managers within the PFF Program.
- Assist client and/or family in assist in strengthening the protective factors, parent-child relationship, improve skills to optimize home environment, increase social support systems, improve the family's problem-solving skills, and increase the family's ability to advocate for themselves and their children.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
To perform effectively in this position, the individual must have:
- Master’s in clinical Field (MSW, MA/MS in Psychology, MFT), preferred.
- Two years of experience providing services to families with Children 0-5 years old, preferred.
- Two years of experience providing in-home based services, preferred.