Top 102 Special needs advocate Jobs in Berkeley, Ca

Lead Staff
Alegria Community Living —Alameda, CA
- $26.20 - $29.80 an hour
- Full-time
- Management
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Part Time Crisis Line Phone Counselor
Crisis Support Services of Alameda County —Oakland, CA
- $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Special Needs Caregiver
Maxim Healthcare Services Direct —Berkeley, CA
- $23 - $28 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- Current TB test
- Paid training
- Commuter assistance
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3d
Behavioral Clinician I
Alameda County —Oakland, CA
- $49.86 - $57.23 an hour
- Online Application
- Spanish
- Writing skills
- English
- Wellness program
- Commuter assistance
Full Time Crisis Line Phone Counselor
Crisis Support Services of Alameda County —Oakland, CA
- $25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Case Manager, Independent Living Program
Side by Side —Oakland, CA
- $29.00 - $34.01 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- 403(b) matching
- AD&D insurance
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Psych Float LCSW (ED, Inpatient Psych, Psych Consult Service) 3x12-hour shifts - varied hours
MarinHealth Medical Center —Greenbrae, CA
- $46.92 - $70.39 an hour
- Part-time
- Psychiatry
- Float pool
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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Adult Day Program Instructor
Clausen House —Oakland, CA
- $19 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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TemporaryBi-lingual Counselor-La Amistad
Progress Foundation —San Francisco, CA
- From $29.55 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Bilingual
- Psychiatry
- Word processing
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Day Program Instructor- Eng/Sp Bilingual
The Arc-Solano —Vallejo, CA
- $21 an hour
- Email
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Paid training
- 403(b) matching
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8d
Behavioral Aide (ABA)
Maxim Healthcare Services Direct —Dublin, CA
- $24 - $28 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- English
- Mileage reimbursement
- Commuter assistance
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7d
Companion Caregiver
Maxim Healthcare Services Direct —Sausalito, CA
- $20.34 - $21.50 an hour
- 18 years or older
- Computer literacy
- English
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
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3h
Community Support Specialist
VistAbility —Richmond, CA
- $22.75 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Clean driving record
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Paid jury duty
- 403(b) matching
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Registered Behavior Technician
Behavioral Health Works —Hayward, CA
- $29 - $32 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Driving
- Psychology
- Travel reimbursement
- Dental insurance
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11h
Mental Health Clinician - Licensed or Pre-licensed
Hope Services —Concord, CA
- $6,451 - $8,287 a month
- Full-time
- LMFT
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Psychiatry
2d
Behavioral Clinician II
Alameda County —Oakland, CA
- $55.47 - $63.93 an hour
- Online Application
- Spanish
- Nursing
- Psychiatry
- Wellness program
- Commuter assistance
Service Navigator
NeuroNav —Oakland, CA
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Spanish
- Master of Social Work
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
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CLIN SOCIAL WORKER 3
University of California San Francisco —San Francisco, CA
- Computer literacy
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Mid-level
10d
Discharge Planner/Social Services Director
Medical Hill Healthcare Center —Oakland, CA
- $36 - $37 an hour
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
- Entry level
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1d
Board Member
Regional Center of the East Bay —Concord, CA
- Senior level

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Lead Staff

Alegria Community Living -
Alameda, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$26.20 - $29.80 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Long-term care regulations
Medication safety and administration compliance
Assisted living experience
Developmental disability care assistance
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Attention to detail
Group home experience

Full Job Description

Scope:

The Lead Staff is a 40-hour per week position and is responsible for supporting the Home Administrator (HA) in the oversight of the residential home for adult or senior individuals with developmental disabilities.

Purpose:

The Lead Staff will support the Home Administrator in the completion of all necessary paperwork and consumer support in accordance with Community Care Licensing regulations. This individual must possess a strong commitment to developing individualized, quality residential services for people with developmental disabilities that are consistent with the philosophy, vision and mission of Alegria Community Living.

Under the direction of the Home Administrator the Lead Staff is responsible for assisting with the care and supervision of the individuals residing in an ARF (Adult Residential Facility) or a RCFE (Residential Care Facility for the Elderly). This home supports three or four adults and/or seniors with developmental disabilities to live successfully in the community in a progressive new model of care.

This individual must be competent and knowledgeable regarding the passing of medications, oversight and tracking of the MARS, and have good attention to detail. The Lead Staff must be responsive and possess excellent communication skills.

Principle Responsibilities:

1. To maintain the vision of Alegria at the highest level of respect and services for the consumers we serve.

2. A complete understanding of how the home and staffing operates; and an ability to instruct and work well with the Direct Support Professionals (DSP).

3. Assist the Home Administrator in on-site training of DSPs.

4. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Create and maintain DSP work schedules.
Supervise and monitor DSP staff with the support of the HA.
Work collaboratively with the HA on follow-up of all medical care for the residents. Help in crisis prevention and intervention.
Model best practices for all staff members.
Perform consumer care as required.
Assist HA in daily interactions and representation of residential home to RCEB, CCL, DDS, and other agencies.
Assist the HA to arrange, coordinate, and/or attend person-centered meetings including IPP, consultations with other professionals (i.e., doctors, behaviorist, and case managers) as needed.
Report to the HA any events or facility operations that affect consumer well-being or staff safety.
Assist with the development and coordination of learning and activity schedules for each consumer.
Document consumer use of personal money and assistance with medications as needed.

Assist the HA to ensure that the facility is always adequately stocked, that all equipment is in good working condition and the site is maintained in a healthy, safe and attractive manner.Assist HA to ensure that consumer assessments, ISPs, documentation, and progress reports are completed in a person centered, timely and accurate manner.
Assist the HA to maintain facility and consumer records in accordance with Title17, Title22, and all requirements specified by any regulatory and case management agencies, e.g., RCEB, CCLD, and Labor Relations Board.
Attend appropriate in-service and continuing education courses.
Arrange transportation to medical, dental and other appointments or activities. Advocate, collaborate and coordinate to ensure that all consumer medical information, prescriptions and medical orders are carried out.
Comply with consumer rights, mandated reporting and special incident requirements

. Observe for any changes in consumer status/well-being and report immediately to Home Administrator, consultant, consumers personal physician, and/or case manager, as appropriate.

Meet and assist in coordinating with consultants.
Perform additional duties as requested by the HA.

Qualifications:

1) Be knowledgeable and able to comply with all Title22 and Title17 requirements.
2) Be a certified DSP in Parts 1 & 2 or complete DSP training Parts 1 & 2 prior to the end of 12th month of work as Lead Staff.

3) Prior experience training/modeling medical procedures (medication passing, proper feeding techniques, hygiene, proper transfer, etc.)

4) Supervisory experience preferred

5) Be willing to receive training in non-physical methods of crises intervention training ( MANDT)
6) Have completed or be willing to complete ARF and RCFE Administrator’s Certification Program and pass state exam to provide back-up to current Home Administrator

7) Ability to lift and transfer (75 lbs.).

8) Meet all requirements of Title 22 including but not limited to:

-Age 21 years

-Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate.

-Complete a Health Screen with TB clearance.

-Complete a DOJ/FBI fingerprint and criminal record clearance.

-Complete CPR & First Aid training.

-California Driver’s License

-Clear driving record

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.20 - $29.80 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

Alameda, CA 94502 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Alameda, CA 94502: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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special needs advocate jobs in berkeley, ca

Lead Staff

Part Time Crisis Line Phone Counselor

Special Needs Caregiver

Behavioral Clinician I

Full Time Crisis Line Phone Counselor

Case Manager, Independent Living Program

Psych Float LCSW (ED, Inpatient Psych, Psych Consult Service) 3x12-hour shifts - varied hours

Adult Day Program Instructor

TemporaryBi-lingual Counselor-La Amistad

Day Program Instructor- Eng/Sp Bilingual

Behavioral Aide (ABA)

Companion Caregiver

Community Support Specialist

Registered Behavior Technician

Mental Health Clinician - Licensed or Pre-licensed

Behavioral Clinician II

Service Navigator

CLIN SOCIAL WORKER 3

Discharge Planner/Social Services Director

Board Member

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