5 Nonprofit-Social Services jobs

If you're a Veteran, Member of the Guard or Reserves, or a Military Spouse, we can assist you! We gladly help those from all military branches. DESCRIPTION: The Kitchen Educator serves as a lead chef and educator for the Kitchen Program. Responsible for cooking lessons including needed ingredients, serving food to participants and staff, and washing dishes. What a Kitchen Educator does... Prepares and leads cooking demonstrations for kitchen program Prepares kitchen space and ingredients to be used for cooking demonstrations and classes. Washes, peels, cuts and seeds vegetables and fruits and cleans and cuts meats, poultry and seafood Cleans work areas, equipment and utensils and washes dishes after food preparation and meal times Utilizes Kitchen assistant for help with kitchen responsibilities Responsible for following lesson plan and leading program and engaging participants to answer questions and educate Complies with applicable health and safety codes Develop a strong Y presence in the community forming professional relationships with key community leaders Actively participate in the Annual Support fundraising campaign and Branch Special Events as assigned What we look for in a Kitchen Educator... Food Handler Certification required Must have a degree in a Culinary Arts related field and 2 years’ experience working as chef or 2-3 years working in a related field Ability to stand for extended periods of time Physical ability to lift 20+ pounds Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency and follow the branch emergency plan CPR/AED and First Aid certification required within first 30 days of employment Jessica Fowlkes Team D

If you're a Veteran, Member of the Guard or Reserves, or a Military Spouse, we can assist you! We gladly help those from all military branches. DESCRIPTION Join us to support those who Serve… As a Case Manager III, for the Military Respite Care Program, you would be a part of an incredible team working to make a difference!  We are proud to provide military families with respite care services throughout San Diego and Riverside County.   Exceptional Family Member Respite Care supports Military families who have children with special needs, by providing 40 hours of respite per month to attend appointments, take a break or rest while their children are being cared for.     As a Case Manager III, tasks will include screening and training respite providers and tracking EFM eligibility.  Additionally the Military contract requires quality assurance monitoring of all respite providers on a quarterly basis.  The Site Visit monitoring provides a unique opportunity to see children engaged in play and coach the provider with resources and techniques to support the child’s disability. The ideal candidate is knowledgeable of Military resources; detail oriented, has great follow through, can manage a high volume of work, has successful strategies for organization and possesses great communication skills.  Candidates must have excellent computer program skills due to regulatory submissions for Military grant requirements: Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook. This Full-Time Position has a competitive hourly rate, receives one of the best benefit packages in San Diego, including paid sick & vacation, health benefits, including medical, dental and vision options, an automatic 12% 401k contribution (once vested), a free family membership, discounts on YMCA programs, opportunities for professional development and so much more. If you feel like this opportunity is the best fit for you, then our Military Project Team would like to hear from you! The Case Manager III will provide technical assistance and resources to assigned caseload of military respite service providers; coordinate provider pre-service requirements and present program overviews and required training; provide support for contract compliance and quality assurance of respite services; perform Quality Assurance site visits to evaluate and monitor quality respite care; coordinate and perform outreach to military families, military respite service providers and community agencies. Individuals selected for this position will receive the benefit of a free family membership and have a great opportunity to be a part of an organization that positively impacts the lives of others!    What a Case Manager III Does… Conduct outreach to recruit, screen and enroll potential Military Respite Service Providers. Coordinate pre-service activities, present Program Overview, and required training. Provide resources, support, technical assistance and coaching to assigned caseload of respite providers. Schedule, complete and document quality assurance site visits to assigned respite providers. Use an access database and project spreadsheets to track training, site visits, clients and other provider activities. Provide program data, information and parent testimonials for contract reports and contract compliance visits. Perform community outreach activities to support the Military Respite Care Project goals and outcomes. Follow contract guidelines, policies and standard operating procedures. Perform other duties to ensure quality services for Navy EFMP Respite Care families. What We Look for in a Case Manager III… BA/BS degree required; with an emphasis in Child Development or Special Education, or related field.  Two years’ experience coordinating or providing service for children with special disabilities. Knowledge of community resources for children with disabilities. Knowledge of the components of a quality inclusive child care program. Ability to provide technical assistance to child care providers and families caring for children with disabilities in the child’s home or licensed community child care program. Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and possess excellent file management and organizational skills. Excellent computer skills and the ability to keyboard efficiently and extensively using Microsoft technology and web-based applications. Ability to work with a team and independently to meet contract and project goals. Excellent customer service skills and experience working with diverse communities. Ability to effectively use the English language (read, write, speak) to create and review documents, perform presentations and communicate professionally.  Ability to sit, bend, lift, and reach to perform job tasks and program activities. Ability to travel efficiently throughout San Diego County. Ability to work some weekends and evenings to fulfill job responsibilities. Current CPR certification required upon hire and must be from one of the following certifying organizations: American Red Cross, American Heart Association or American Safety & Health Institute. Jessica Fowlkes Team D

Job Description: Do you want to make an impact in a person’s life? Do you want to be a teacher, trainer and a mentor? Do you like giving back to your community? Do you like a job where every day is different? Are you interested in the psychology, social or human services field and want real world experience? Then this job is for you! What we do? Increase independent and integrated community and work access for adults with developmental disabilities in a 1:1 support ratio for those who require a rich level of support to gain or remain in work or community settings. Services we provide to the people we support: Pre-employment activities Help in obtaining integrated employment Retaining employment Learning Job/Volunteer Tasks Help with employment and community assimilation Learning appropriate work and community behavior Transitioning out of high school Individual and group emotional, social support classes Assistance with health, medication management Help with accessing, utilizing and maintaining generic services Participation in social skills, substance recovery and anger management classes Help in developing preferences for community activities Support in accessing community activities Training in community integration, relationship building and positive community interaction. Door to door transportation Mobility training Experience and Skills: Why work for us? Competitive Pay Mileage Reimbursement Continuous development/training opportunities Requirements Clean driving record CPR/First Aid preferred by not required; we will train B.A. and experience helpful but not required   Natasha Glynn Team B

If you're a Veteran, Member of the Guard or Reserves, or a Military Spouse, we can assist you! We gladly help those from all military branches. Essential Functions Conduct clinical assessments with adult consumers to obtain information to complete a comprehensive biological/psychological/social assessment; have working knowledge of how to present within a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) due to collaboration involved with internal and external entities; be comfortable working and providing therapy to homeless clients in the field; be able to establish client treatment plans that correlate with the clinical assessment; assist the consumer to resolve or cope with mental, emotional, medical and/or substance related problems; be familiar with and able to document in accordance with the guidelines established for the E6 program, including entering all notes and treatment plans, and outcomes into HMIS; be able to assist in determining the case management and rehabilitation services needed to connect with other mental health services. Incumbent will provide services to homeless consumers by providing individual counseling, group counseling and co-occurring counseling. The Incumbent must be able to work with homeless consumers, adults with co-occurring substance abuse issues and mental/physical/developmental disabilities; will be able to document effectively in accordance with established standards of care on a daily basis; will participate in in all required meetings, trainings, collaborations, and multi-disciplinary team meetings within the program and be prepared to discuss, educate, present or evaluate the nature and progress of presenting issues; will attend other meetings, training sessions, seminars, as needed to effectively perform duties affiliated with this position; will coordinate program activities to meet contractual agreements, laws, regulations and funding directly with the Program Manager; will participate in weekly supervision (individual and group); will assume other task as assigned and required for this position assigned by the Program Manager; will be required to conduct all interventions and treatments in the field; Incumbent will participate in all mandatory program, division meetings and trainings (which includes offsite meetings and trainings), as assigned by his/her E6 Program Manger, Clinical Director, and Division Director and Agency Director. Incumbent may be responsible for coordinating transportation and transporting E6 staff and participants using the Agency van as needed; provide and maintain documentation of homeless status to intake workers and to clients and keep copies in client files; provide HIV/AIDS information, education and linkages to testing, housing and services; be knowledgeable about HIV/AIDS services and testing locations; enter activity into HMIS system regularly; assist with collecting and inputting information for the preparing of all LAHSA required reports including but not limited to QPR, APR; build rapport with individuals and staff of various community organizations that serve homeless individuals, families, low income households, and other HOPICS target populations; inform, educate, and refer homeless individuals and families about HOPICS programs and services of available to them. Incumbent must have the ability to work evenings, overtime, weekends or holidays. Incumbent will maintain appropriate boundaries, and adhere to SSG’s Code of Ethics and HOPICS’ Core Values; Incumbent will represent the Agency and Division in a professional manner at meetings and community events; Incumbent will maintain regular attendance, maintain files/records on client services in compliance with HIPAA & CFR42 and other funding requirements for auditing purposes. Incumbent will ensure that all client records/documentation are submitted or a plan arranged to send them in, if the incumbent resigns from this position   Secondary Functions Perform other duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor and or Division Director. Provide support to administrative and data-related Information Technology Department functions.   Supervisory Responsibilities This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.   Minimum Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or Psychology, including supervised field work experience in a mental health setting; must be Registered or Waivered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (Active and in Good Standing); ability to work with clients from diverse cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds; ability to work with homeless clients in the field; ability to communicate effectively both written and orally with collaborative entities; neat and professional appearance; attention to detail and punctuality required; working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Internet; experience working with homeless persons with co-occurring issues (mental/health/disabilities/substances); be able to work with co-occurring populations that present with any stand alone or combination of mental illness, health conditions and substance related concerns. You must be able to report (verbal/written) in accordance with the law all legal issues that surface (i.e. Tarasoff, child abuse, vulnerable adult abuse, danger to self/others and grave disability, etc); professional experience working within a multidisciplinary team. Be able to coordinate the submission of client documentation if unable to work; if in recovery, a minimum of three (3) years of being drug and alcohol free is required. You must be able to produce verification of Employment Eligibility and pass a Background Clearance. TB test required (not more than (3) months prior to or (7) days after Date of Hire, and renewed annually thereafter), CPR and First Aid Certification.

If you're a Veteran, Member of the Guard or Reserves, or a Military Spouse, we can assist you! We gladly help those from all military branches. Position Title: Food Handler – Level 1                Reports To: Food Sourcing and Receiving Manager Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt (Hourly- $12.00/Hour)   Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.   Reports to shift supervisor on time, in uniform Works with supervisor to achieve production goals Completes directions in a timely manner Works quickly and efficiently within safety guidelines Moves and stores product according to instructions and procedures Operates forklift, dollies, pallet jack, and other tools to move and store product Moves product by hand when necessary and safe Helps with loading and unloading of trucks Reads from picking sheets and fills orders Reads regularly throughout shift to complete work and inventory tasks Hosts agency representatives as needed Hosts, supports, and guides volunteers as needed Responds to inquiries from supervisors, food bank staff and agencies Cleans as needed and directed, including break room and restrooms Able and willing to solve minor problems in a diplomatic manner Safety Duties and Responsibilities Keeps all work stations clean, orderly, and safe Adheres to safety guidelines and recommendations Maintains a safe and organized warehouse and donation area Reports incidents immediately to supervisor, no matter how minor  Education and/or Experience 6 months to 1-year related experience  Team D Jessica Fowlkes