Salary Range $80,000 -$85,000

General Purpose of the Job:

Oversee a County behavioral health care program that is person-centered, individualized, clinically effective, outcomes-driven, culturally competent, gender-specific, trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate, and inclusive of evidence-based treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery service approaches. Provide all such services in accordance with County Behavioral Health Services (BHS) policy in the areas of substance use/co-occurring disorders (COD), youth transition, older adult services, and cultural competence. Lead all ongoing development and enhancement of County service programs. Provide leadership and total oversight of day-to-day activities, and tracking and reporting required outcomes to County.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Provide supervision for four County program staff and oversee County program outcomes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: This job requires remote work, in-office work, in-field work or a combination.

The examples of functions are not necessarily exhaustive.

• Ensure compliance with County BHS client-related contract including productivity and utilization management reviews
• Oversee Emergency Response protocols and serve as Security and Privacy Officer
• Conduct crisis intervention as needed
• Conduct assessment sessions for clients, using the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), General Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7), and the PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5)
• Conduct outcome assessments, including use of the Recovery Markers Questionnaire (RMQ), Illness Management and Recovery (IMR), Milestones of Recovery Scales (MORS), and Personal Well-Being Index (PWI)
• Conduct needs assessments, define and address training issues and set goals for County program.
• Conduct meetings with County staff to review and discuss client cases, develop/update treatment plans
• Conduct occasional emergency intakes and manage urgent walk-in appointments.
• Provide information, education and consultation to representatives of outside agencies, other torture treatment centers, community groups and the public
• Evaluate County program to determine if quality of services is meeting goals and objectives; monitor quality of care and number of clients and types of services delivered; make recommendations to executive director pertaining to changes to existing program
• Participate in monthly Ad Hoc meetings in addition to all regional provider meetings, as scheduled, and all COR meetings, as requested, to further the development of a regionalized, integrated system of care
• Provide responsive, high-quality services to clients, other staff, and representatives of outside agencies and members of the public through accurate, complete and up-to-date information in a courteous, efficient and timely manner

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate degree and current California license in a mental health discipline
• Strong experience in managing behavioral health services, working with survivors of torture or other severe trauma
• Experience and competence with diverse populations and language groups
• Proficiency in one or more languages of the five threshold languages of San Diego County preferred
• Strong clinical skills, especially in trauma and crisis management using a holistic, strengths-based approach
• Proficient in ETO or comparable database, County BHS software, Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong commitment to the mission of Survivors of Torture, International
• Possess valid California driver’s license, adequate auto insurance and reliable vehicle

Afghan Youth Program Specialist

Reports to: Program Development and Impact Manager

Location: San Diego, CA

FLSA Status: Non-exempt, Full-time (1.0 FTE)

General Purpose of the Job: Develop and implement the Afghan youth component of SURVIVORS’ Health Education and Literacy (HEAL) Program. The position focuses on supporting the wellbeing and academic performance of school-aged Afghan newcomers and the successful integration of Afghan children, youth, and their families into their communities through culturally and linguistically appropriate methods.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Examples of functions are not necessarily exhaustive. Management may assign other related duties and functions. This position requires in-office work, in-the-field work, or a combination thereof.

· Conduct community outreach engagement activities to isolated or underserved populations with a special focus on Afghan students and their families

· Verify student eligibility and complete necessary intake and enrollment documents with clients

· Serve as a mentor, sharing own experiences and demonstrating ability to role model effective coping skills, self-help strategies, and use of community supports and resources

· Develop and facilitate culturally and grade level appropriate Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum in student wellness clubs

· Provide individual student support sessions and family support sessions

· Connect students and families to additional legal, medical, mental health, and social services and resources

· Provide school orientation support and school immersion sessions

· Conduct educational workshops for family members and youth service providers

· Create and distribute educational materials to families, service providers, and the community-at-large

· Measure and evaluate client progress by regularly administrating outcome assessments

· Demonstrate boundaries consistent with professional standards

· Communicate, represent, and promote clients’ perspectives within SURVIVORS and the community-at-large

· Identify critical care issues for team meetings and supervision

· Seek guidance from and report crises to supervisor

· Complete all program documentation as required and in a timely manner

· Participate in all agency functions including development outreach and events

· Represent agency in relevant community meetings

· Adhere to HIPAA and other privacy and security safeguards

· Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in education, child development, social work, psychology or a related field

· Two years of related work experience, including lived experience in the U.S. school system

· Experience working with youth especially in a school environment

· Bilingual in English and Dari/Farsi and/or Pashto

· Excellent interpersonal, communication, problem solving and organizational skills

· Ability to plan, maintain accurate records, and prepare reports

· Demonstrates a commitment to comply with mandatory state reporting requirement for child abuse and neglect

· Must have dedication to the human rights of refugees, immigrants, asylum seekers, and displaced people

· Must pass a criminal background check that includes past history of conviction of child and sexual abuse

· Must have reliable, valid California driver’s license and adequate auto insurance

· Strong commitment to the mission of Survivors of Torture, International

Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits are offered. The Afghan Youth Program Specialist position offers an hourly salary of $32.00 per hour.

Application procedures: To be considered for this position, please send a detailed cover letter and resume as a Word document or PDF file to confidential email: [email protected]. No phone calls please.

SURVIVORS prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment, individuals providing services in the workplace pursuant to a contract, unpaid interns or volunteers based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to, their actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and expression), age (40 or over), sexual orientation, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, immigration status or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law.