Child Development Site Supervisor and Parenting Clinician

Company: Communicare Health Centers
Location: West Sacramento
Posted on: June 19, 2022

Job Description:

We love to come to work, want to join us?CommuniCare Health Centers is a network of Federally Qualified Health Centers raising the bar for comprehensive quality healthcare. CCHCs mission is to offer access to patient-centered healthcare, regardless of ones ability to pay. The Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician (LCSW) provides brief interventions and therapy integrated with other health providers, including Primary Care, Perinatal, Dental, and other behavioral health, and substance use providers. Our culture is anchored in our belief that everyone has right to compassionate, respectful, and responsive services. We value the right to receive healthcare regardless of ability to pay and we offer a healthcare home where social justice, resilience, and compassion guide our efforts.
CommuniCare encourages people of all backgrounds to apply including, but not limited to, Black, indigenous, people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQI, people with disabilities, veterans, individuals of all ages and religions, as well as those who have experienced the criminal justice system. CommuniCare Health Centers provides an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and life experience.
About us:We are a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and have been providing care to Yolo County residents since 1972. Like other community health centers, we provide care to anyone that walks through our doors and are located in all major cities within Yolo County (Davis, Woodland and West Sacramento) and provide services throughout Yolo County. The community health center movement was born out of the civil rights movement in the 1960s with the mission to provide healthcare in communities where there are few or no options for care. Our mission is rooted in the philosophy that health care is a right, not a privilege. We serve and provide care for those disproportionally impacted by social determinants of health.
OUR BENEFITS:

• Medical Insurance: Kaiser, Sutter Health Plus, Wester Health Advantage
• Dental/Vision
• Flexible Spending Plan (before-tax savings plans)
• Employee Assistance
• Retirement 403b (including match)
• Robust PTO, Floating Holiday, Emergency Sick Time, & Paid HolidaysSALARY:
  • Non-exempt position
  • Eligible for yearly 2% COLA and up to 2% additional merit, annuallyADDITIONAL BENEFITS:
    • Professional training and/or conference/travel fees paid by organization
    • Opportunity for annual merit increase and pay for performance if annual performance goals met
    • Resilience/ professional development support opportunities, including but not limited to: Licensed clinical consultation group, group team meetings, Persons of Color Coalition and specialized clinical consultation group for those providing services in Spanish.
      About the role of: Child Development Site Supervisor and Parenting Clinician:The Child Development Site Supervisor will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support the children and mothers enrolled in our Journey HOME Intensive Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment Program. The Site Supervisor will support positive child development and strengthen families by providing on site-supervision and teaching to a small child development center as well as parenting education and coaching to the mothers of children enrolled in the program.Essential Functions:
      • Provide Site-Supervision for small Child Development program (ages 0-3) in West Sacramento during morning hours.
      • Function as the Department of Education Site Supervisor.
      • Provide services in a culturally responsive and trauma informed manner, supporting family involvement and respect for differences related to culture.
      • Complete chart notes, assessment forms, referral forms, evaluation data forms and other documentation as required.
      • Assist in multidisciplinary team meetings to identify best practices in services provided.
      • Work with parents to provide education, treatment and support surrounding healthy parenting, safety and child development.
      • Provide supportive information, education and referral for families enrolled in the program to meet identified needs.
      • Conducts telephone screenings and intake interviews. Writes and completes case management plans and all client information and chart work in a timely manner.
      • Maintain responsibility for maintaining an orderly, safe, and structured play area for the children.
      • Clean up and organize play area after group, prior to departing from work.
      • De-brief with program staff and/or Case Managers regarding child development program occurrences.
      • Facilitate and manage Department of Education requirements (self-review, DRDP, ERS).
      • Participate in hands-on parenting interventions in Journey HOME program.
      • Provide parent education and coaching to clients engaged in both Journey HOME and the Strengthening Protective Factors program.
      • Facilitate parent-teacher conferences, conduct Universal Screenings, and provide feedback to parents on child development and progress in the classroom.
      • Other duties including support staff work such as tallying of data, ordering educational materials, etc.Education/Experience Required:
        • Bachelors degree in Child Development
        • Current Site Supervisor Permit with the Department of Education
        • Current CPR certification required.
        • Knowledge of child welfare system, legal system, educational system, and issues that put families at risk.
        • Knowledge of child development.
        • Familiarity with resources in Yolo County preferred.
        • One to two years working with children and their families providing support in a culturally sensitive environment.
          Physical Requirements:
          • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Required to sit or stand for prolonged periods. Ability to bend and lift up to 50 lbs. Hearing and vision are required. Required to perform duties of position in clients home environment. COMPLETED COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIRED
            Special Skills/Equipment:Computer skills to include Microsoft Office and with training proficiently utilize eClinicalWorks. Knowledge of medical terminology, DSM 5 and ICD-10 codes. Must provide current drivers license and auto insurance, ability to travel in Yolo County (West Sacramento, Davis, Woodland). Able to proficiently engage and provide care to patients by way of HIPAA complaint telehealth/video-based services and fully participate in video-based meetings and trainings. Must have ability to effectively use telephonic translation services when client language preference dictates.
            Expectations: Commitment to CommuniCares mission and values will be made evident in the delivery of services and all professional interactions. Attendance and punctuality are vital. Ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team including community partners. Must have excellent communication (verbal, written), organizational and problem-solving abilities. Required to have versatility, flexibility and manage multiple priorities with enthusiasm and attention to detail. Expected to have the ability to understand and follow written/verbal instructions. Able to work independently and set priorities effectively. Required to have the ability to serve a diversity of patients in ways that attend to strengths and resilience. Effectively navigate fast paced workday.

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