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ABOUT US
Hello. We are CCIH.
Are you seeking a new role that fully utilizes your talents and potential—while helping to make the world a better place? If so, please read on!
What are you passionate about?
At CCIH—we’re focused on “ending homelessness one family at a time.” We strive to be inclusive, compassionate, and responsive to community needs. We accomplish our work with integrity, accountability, gratitude, and humor.
Contra Costa Interfaith Housing CCIH is a vibrant and socially responsive non-profit agency with a mission to end homelessness and poverty by providing permanent, affordable housing and vital support services to homeless and at-risk families and individuals in Contra Costa County. We serve over 1,100 people each year.
Our vision is that every family in our community has secure housing and the dignity of self-sufficiency. We believe all children deserve living conditions that support their development into productive and healthy members of our community.
Could our mission be your mission?
TEAM SNAPSHOT
We’re adding to our team of passionate folks—who are on a mission to help make the lives of others better—through services and support that leads to a higher quality of life for our clients.
We’d like to learn more about you—apply for the role! What’s our team like?
Here’s a snapshot of some of the folks at CCIH who help to advance our vision to achieve—secure housing and the dignity of self-sufficiency for the homeless and at-risk families and individuals in Contra Costa County.
A FEW OF US...
Deanne—Executive Director—lives in Central Contra Costa County with her husband and three children. She enjoys hiking the East Bay hills, camping, reading, cooking, and cheering too loudly at her kids’ games.
Sara—Director of Support Services—lives in West Contra Costa County with her partner and has raised four children. She enjoys walking, knitting, dancing, writing poetry, reading and Burning Man. Sara is an LCSW and holds a Doctorate in Education.
Bill—Director of Operations—lives in Central Contra Costa County with his partner and is involved in raising his godson. He enjoys reading, cooking/baking, meditation, hiking, and road trips around northern California. Bill is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
Beth - Family Services Manager- lives in Central Contra Costa County with her family and enjoys family time, music, cooking, and photography. Beth is a Licensed Psychologist (PhD Clinical Psychology).
Christina—Controller—lives in Pleasant Hill with her husband, three children, and their dog. In her spare time, she volunteers at her children’s schools and with Girl Scouts, is on the PTA Board and local AYSO Board. She also enjoys attending her children’s many sports activities.
Elba—Director of Development—lives in Oakland with her spouse and dog. She enjoys reading, cooking, and traveling.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Now that you’ve had the chance to learn about CCIH, here’s more about your new role:
CCIH is a fast-paced organization in need of the right individual to take charge! We celebrate passion, compassion, excellence, initiative, and continuous improvement. The role is significant and requires an individual who can anticipate needs, has excellent follow through and can positively handle many different and diverse responsibilities effectively and efficiently with a positive and “can do” attitude.
The Mental Health Associate/Intern will provide on-site mental health services to formerly homeless children and their families living in permanent supportive housing in Pleasant Hill. The position can be part or full-time depending on your needs. Individual supervision, group supervision and training are all provided. Associates provide services in an on-site play therapy room, in family homes and in the community. Some evening and occasional weekend hours will be required.
Applicants of diverse backgrounds who have experience working with low-income families with multiple challenges are encouraged to apply. Applicants with competency working with culturally diverse populations are strongly desired.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Support formerly homeless children to reach their full potential (75%):
Stay on top of the paperwork and administrative details to keep the program running (15%):
Continuously improve your skills and work with team members and community partners to provide excellent services (10%)
Position Qualifications:
Physical Requirements:
Must have an operational vehicle, auto insurance, and valid driver’s license.
Contra Costa Interfaith Housing does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, ethnicity, gender, age, marital status, disability, medical condition, or sexual orientation. Minorities/Consumers/Former-Consumers are encouraged to apply.
CCIH believes in and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Intern
$75k-93k (estimate)
03/14/2024
07/20/2024