Division Director Crisis Services

For over 50 years, Alameda Family Services (AFS) has provided services that improve the emotional, physical, and psychological health of our community. We are unique because of our focus on exceptional training and professional development. AFS offers robust clinical internships and early childhood education training through our Narrative Therapy Training Institute, School-based Services Internship program, and in one of the most comprehensive training programs available for parents or community members who are interested in exploring a career in early childhood development.

We are looking for dedicated individuals who are eager to make a difference in the lives of Alameda families. As an employee of AFS, you will become part of a diverse and compassionate team working towards a common goal of building a community in which the well-being of all is realized. If you believe Alameda Family Services might be a good fit for you, please apply today!

Our Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and generous benefits program, including:

• Work-Life Balance

• • Paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday)

  • Flex time

• Wellness

• • Health, dental, and vision

  • Life insurance

  • Professional development opportunities

• Savings

• • Competitive salary

  • 401(k) plan

  • Flexible spending account

Current Open Positions:

Infant/Toddler Teacher:‍ ‍Under the supervision of the Center Director or Site Supervisor-Family Advocate, the Infant/Toddler Teacher is responsible for providing a safe environment for children to learn and thrive. The Infant/Toddler Teacher is responsible for working with a teaching team in creating a safe and supportive learning environment for up to eight children, 6 to 36 months of age in accordance with the Head Start Program Performance Standards, State of California Title 5, Community Care Licensing and other associated federal, state and local regulations

Part-time Preschool Teacher:‍ ‍Under the supervision of the Center Director and/or acting Site Supervisor, the Preschool Teacher is responsible for providing a safe environment for children to learn and thrive. The Preschool Teacher is responsible for working with a teaching team in creating a safe and supportive learning environment for up to 24 children, 2.9 to 6 years of age in accordance with the Head Start Program Performance Standards, State of California Title 5, Community Care Licensing and other associated federal, state and local regulations.

ERSEA Assistant-II Under the direction of the Community Outreach & Support Services Manager and support from the Enrollment Analyst the ERSEA Assistant will support the Enrollment Office and Support Services team with activities that support and document the recruitment, enrollment and attendance of children and families interested in enrolling in AFS-ECFS early child care programs. The ERSEA Assistant is responsible for assisting with the recruitment of families and children, conducting initial eligibility interviews, collecting documents, supporting parents in application completion, cross counting meal participation with attendance records, and accurately entering related data into our on-line ChildPlus database.

Division Director Crisis Services: The Crisis Services Division Director will oversee a variety of programs designed to support individuals and families experiencing urgent mental health needs. The Division Director (DD) will oversee our Community Assessment Response Engagement (CARE) Team program that provides both 24/7 on-call mental health consultation, follow-up case management and therapy services. Please note that the Alameda Fire Department (AFD) is the first responder in all cases.

We are looking for a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, as you may be called upon to provide emergency, clinical consultation during your workday to AFD when they are evaluating whether someone meets criteria for a 5150 or 5855.

In addition, the Division Director will develop and launch the agency’s commercial insurance funded Psychiatric Stabilization Team (PST). The PST program will deliver crisis stabilization services to children and youth at home using a clinical wraparound model.

Please send application and/or resume toHR@alamedafs.org.