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CASE MANAGER I – OUR PLACE SHELTER

Position Summary:
Assist shelter clients in achieving a stable living situation utilizing a psychosocial rehabilitation model. Oversee safety of shelter clients and the security of the environment.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 3 years experience in providing supportive services to severely and persistently mentally ill adults, preferably within the psychosocial model
  • Demonstrated effectiveness in addressing complex consumer issues
  • Knowledge of issues related to substance abuse
  • Must have a strong ability to build rapport with persons who are disenfranchised and/or homeless
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
  • Data entry and reporting skills required
  • Valid California Driver's License with a driving record acceptable to our insurance carrier and verifiable personal automobile insurance with an available vehicle

Hours/Pay:

  • Full-time regular employment
  • Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • $12.50 per hour

Contact Linda Fazzone by e-mail, fax or regular mail. No telephone calls please.

  • E-mail:
  • Fax: 805-652-0608
  • Mail: Turning Point Foundation, P.O. Box 24397, Ventura, CA 93002

REHABILITATION PROGRAM MANAGER

The Rehabilitation Program Manager position will assume overall management responsibility for agency's New Visions Center (Ventura) and Oxnard Clubhouse, which provide rehabilitation and recovery services under the direction of the Clinical Services Director. Primary responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

  1. Accountable for the implementation, management and evaluation of high quality psychosocial rehabilitation services to severely and persistently mentally ill adults.
  2. Provide direct rehabilitation mental health services to mental health clients
  3. Conducts recruitment, orientation/training, scheduling, and supervision of program staff and interns.
  4. Oversees the program monthly schedule of groups and activities
  5. Assures timely completion of Coordinated Care documentation as required by Medi-Cal and Ventura County Behavioral Health.
  6. Responsible for achievement of program contract productivity and outcomes
  7. Ensures communication with VCBH and other collateral agencies and providers.
  8. Participates as a member of Turning Point Foundation's Management Team.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicant must have a valid California license (or license eligible) in a mental health profession (e.g. Ph.D., LCSW, RN, MFT; two years experience providing clinical services to severely and persistently mentally ill and dual diagnosed adults preferably within a psychosocial rehabilitation model; and one year experience supervising clinical programs and staff.

Person demonstrates excellent organizational, management and leadership skills, ability to work in a client centered, team oriented environment, commitment to consumer-oriented social rehabilitation and recovery services, ability to resolve conflicts productively, ability to plan and manage multiple projects, and flexibility in scheduling. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Applicant must have a California Driver's License with a driving record acceptable to our insurance carrier; and an available vehicle with verifiable personal automobile insurance.

POSITION:
Full Time Regular Employment – Exempt Position – Flexible Schedule

COMPENSATION:
$46,000 to $48,000 DOE + Medical, Dental, Life and Vision Benefits

TO APPLY:
Send resume to:
Attn.: Linda Fazzone
Turning Point Foundation
or
Fax: 805-652-0608
No telephone calls please.

Turning Point Foundation is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the work place.


FINANCE AND OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

Full-time - Regular Employment– Exempt Position – $63,440 to $70,000 DOE

Director will be responsible for coordinating, administering, controlling key organization functions, including Budget and Financial Management, Administrative Functions, Information System Management, Contract Compliance, Human Resources, Insurance, Facilities, Residential Property Management, and support to Executive Director and Board of Directors. Supervises the day-to-day activities of nonexempt accounting and administrative staff. As a member of the organization's senior management team, participates in strategic and development planning as it relates to finance and operations.

Qualifications:

  • minimum BA degree in business, accounting or public administration and two (2) years successful experience in supervising and/or managing an organization's financial, operations, administrative, management information, and property management functions or
  • four (4) years experience in a senior management position, preferably within the nonprofit sector, with demonstrated ability to successfully coordinate, administer, and control key organization functions, including Budget and Financial Management, Organization Operations, Information System Management, and Property Management
  • proficient in Microsoft Office, and accounting software such as QuickBooks
  • valid California Driver's License with a driving record acceptable to our insurance carrier
  • reliable vehicle available with verifiable personal automobile insurance

Please submit resume and cover letter to or fax to: 805-652-0608. No telephone calls please.


PROGRAM MANAGER
Quality of Life Program

Full-Time – Regular-Employment  -  Exempt Position  -  $20.00 to $25.00 per hour DOE

Program Manager has overall responsibility for the management of the Quality of Life Program. The Manager reflects the self-help philosophy and encourages residents to engage in their own recovery and participate in the beautification of their residences (Board and Care Homes).

Responsibilities/Duties:

  • responsible for program activities and day to day operations
  • supervises staff and volunteers
  • maintains safety
  • trains staff
  • reports on outcomes measures
  • maintain qualities of hope, empowerment, self-direction and dignity for all residents and staff
  • works with facility operators and residents to encourage participation
  • implement policies consistent with social rehabilitation and recovery principles
  • takes a lead role in crisis intervention within the program
  • attends community meetings, forums, and events related to the work of the program or agency

Qualifications:

  • minimum MA degree and two (2) years successful experience in supervising and/or managing rehabilitation program(s)
  • four (4) years of experience providing direct client services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness preferably within the psychosocial rehabilitation model
  • demonstrated ability in program implementation, record keeping and tracking, interagency coordination and administrative duties as assigned
  • ability to communicate clearly by verbal and written means
  • knowledge of community resources and other systems useful to mental health consumers
  • lived experience and willingness to share
  • desire to work in consumer-driven environment which values personal experience of recovery
  • bilingual English/Spanish preferred
  • must have a valid driver's license with a record acceptable to our insurance carrier
  • must have a reliable vehicle available and verifiable personal automobile insurance
  • licensed or license eligible as a mental health professional in California (MFT, RN, LCSW, PhD) preferred

Please submit resume and cover letter to or fax to: 805-652-0608. No telephone calls please.


ON-CALL COUNSELOR

Location:   

  • Our Place Shelter – a 24 hour, 7 day a week Shelter and Drop-In Center in Ventura

Duties:       

  • Responsible for overseeing the safety and well being of shelter clients and the security of the environment. Must be available to interact with clients on an informal basis as well as mediate client conflicts and manage crisis situations. Must have the ability to communicate effectively and solve conflicts in a productive manner.

Hours:

  • On-call flexible which may include swing and overnight shifts.

Pay:

  • $10.00 per hour, non-exempt, regular employment.

To apply:

  • E-mail resumes to  or
  • Fax to 652-0608 to the attention of Linda Fazzone
  • No telephone calls please

INTERNSHIP

You are invited to participate in providing a range of services in a welcoming therapeutic environment. Unpaid internship offered for 10 to 15 hours weekly includes group and/or individual supervision for MFT, LCSW or Psychologist Interns.

The Turning Point Foundation has provided valuable services for the most needy, vulnerable citizens of Ventura County for over 20 years. We serve primarily those with severe and persistent mental health issues or co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse problems.

Interns provide at their level of expertise:

  • Individual and group counseling
  • Rehabilitation treatment
  • Family Therapy and support
  • Assessment
  • Treatment Planning
  • Case Management
  • Consultation

Contact:
Corliss Porter, MFT
Clinical Director

805-652-0029
805-652-1490 Fax