Description

AGENCY OVERVIEW

At Side By Side, we seek to improve the welfare of children and youth by helping to provide the resources, support and skills they need to develop along a healthy, age-appropriate pathway. All of our services are rooted in these core principles: 1) a strength-based approach which believes in the value and worth of each client as an individual, 2) acknowledging the importance of family relationships and encouraging positive and on-going engagement with families, peers and communities, 3) engaging children and youth in a developmentally appropriate manner that promotes resilience, self-efficacy and positive self-concept, 4) recognizing that clients’ needs are best met through holistic and individualized service delivery.

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. 

Side By Side is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer. To qualify, an individual must work on average 30 hours per week. 

Side by Side 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 or applicants who will be graduating with their Master's degree within 45 days.

COMPENSATION

This position has a full-time salary range of $69,700 to $96,500 depending on years of clinical experience and bilingual language skills. This position can be part-time or full-time.  The annual salary listed above would be adjusted to reflect a schedule of fewer than 40 hours per week. 

BENEFITS

Benefits outlined below are for employees working 30 hours a week. Benefits for part-time employees are calculated based on number of hours worked. 

• 3 weeks of paid vacation for F/T employees increasing to 4 weeks of vacation after 2 years of service
• 2 weeks' 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 
• Side by Side pays the full premium of your medical insurance for you and 50% for your dependents if you work 30 hours per week. If you are a part-time employee working 20-29 hours per week, Side by Side pays 75% for you and 25% of the monthly premium for your dependents. The cost of the monthly premium is based on each member’s age. Employees who work 19 or fewer hours are not benefit-eligible 
• 10 paid holidays per year
• 100% employer-paid Medical for F/T employees including platinum level Kaiser Permanente insurance 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
• 403b Retirement Plan
• 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 $1,000 bonus awards
• Employee referral bonus of up to $1,000

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Side by Side’s YouThrive program offers early intervention services that equip young people with the strategies that build resilience and coping skills to stay on a positive path through school and thrive in adulthood. The program provides early intervention and prevention services though once weekly outpatient individual or group therapy in a school, community or virtual setting. Clients in this program receive interventions through a cognitive behavioral model, with a focus on communication skills, processing, emotion identification, and coping skill development. YouThrive is both a Medi-Cal funded mental health service as well as a fee for service model. 

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES / EXPECTATIONS

• Direct one-to-one services, Individual, Family and/or group therapy
• Implementation of behavioral plan using strengths-based behavioral interventions and/or evidence based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing (MI).
• 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 behavioral plan as well as with school personnel to identify potential referrals.
• Effective use of diagnostic skills.
• Completing a thorough assessment and functional analysis of target behaviors.
• 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 Program Manager/Supervisor.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree (or on track to graduate within 60-90 days) in mental health related field
• BBS Registration or eligible for BBS Registration
• California Department of Justice and FBI fingerprint clearance.
• Must have a dependable car, valid driver’s license, and proof of insurance.
• Insurable by SBS’s automobile policy.
• Please note that the COVID-19 vaccination is mandated for all Side by Side staff, except in the cases of approved medical or religious accommodations.

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 cooperative, 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.

Note: The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has issued new requirements for health care and congregant care facilities to decrease the risk of COVID-19 outbreaks. Based on the CDPH public health mandate, all candidates for positions at Side by Side must provide proof of vaccination. Side by Side will consider applicants with ADA and Title VII exemptions on a case-by-case basis.

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.

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