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Announcements
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Our Sonoma County community has been devastated by the wildfires. Many Latino families have been severely impacted by the fires, including Latino Service Providers staff. The Latino Service Providers is accepting donations for fire victims as a part of the organization's mission to build a healthier community by serving Latino families and children. The funds will help address the immediate needs of Latino families that have lost their homes and their belongings. Latino Service Provider's Executive Director Wanda Tapia has been community leader in Sonoma County for over 28 years, and will assist in distributing the funds.
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LSP Recieves
Completion of graduation under the California Reducing Disparities Project. Congrats LSP!
Julie Kawahara, Lupe Navarro, Wanda Tapia
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Latino Service Providers in collaboration with Sonoma State University, as the presenting organization, are excited to announce the upcoming:
Mi Futuro esta en Carreras de Salud / My Future is in Healthcare Careers
Symposium, our theme is
Peer to Peer: Resilience in Trauma
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It is our hope that you will pass this vital information on to teachers, counselors, coordinators, and leaders that you work with.
This event will highlight career pathways in Behavioral Health and Primary Healthcare fields, which include vocational, undergraduate, and graduate programs via workshops and interactive medical lab stations. This event is free to attendees, but requires a commitment to attend all day.
When: Friday, January 19, 2018 from 9:30am to 4:45pm
Where: Sonoma State University at the Student Center Grand Ballroom
Food: Morning snack and Lunch provided
Target: 300 high school/college and young adults age 16-30 who are of
Latino Hispanic descent and Native American descent (although
are welcomed)
For questions or detail
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please contact Noah Harris, Workforce development Specialist at Latino Service Providers: Phone: 707-837-9577
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Post-Fire Service and Internship Fair at Sonoma State University.
Now that the fires are contained, many of us are facing new realities. SSU students and faculty want to help. Please join us and recruit volunteers and interns on Thursday, November 30th, 11:30am-1:30pm at Sonoma State for fire relief and recovery. Because we are inside, space is limited and we will provide parking passes. Register at the link to reserve your organizations spot at the fair:
https://tinyurl.com/yaoaaf6s
Short Title & Announcement Description (Spanish) Feria de servicios y pasantías post-fuego en Sonoma State University.
Ahora que los incendios están contenidos, muchos de nosotros enfrentamos nuevas realidades. Los estudiantes y la facultad de la universidad de Sonoma quieren ayudar. Únase a nosotros y reclute voluntarios e internos, jueves 30 de noviembre de 11:30 a.m. a 1:00 p.m. en el universidad de Sonoma para el socorro y la recuperación de incendios. Debido a que estamos adentro, el espacio es limitado y proporcionaremos pases de estacionamiento. Regístrese en el enlace para reservar el lugar de su organización en la feria:
https://tinyurl.com/yaoaaf6s
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Apply for Financial Assistance Today!
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Sonoma County residents experiencing any of the following as a direct result of the wildfires are eligible to apply for assistance: 1) displaced from home, 2) suffered loss of home or personal property, or 3) experienced fire-related financial hardship (i.e. loss of income/employment). For those affected by fires in Mendocino and Lake, please contact
North Coast Opportunitiesto apply for help.
Applications for assistance are available in English and Spanish at the following:
2. United Way's office at 975 Corporate Center Parkway, Suite 160, Santa Rosa, CA 95407
Please return completed application by email to
uwwc.general@unitedwaywinecountry.org or to the United Way of the Wine Country office at 975 Corporate Center Parkway, Suite 160, Santa Rosa, CA 95407.
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I wanted to share the following information and resources with you that were sent from the Each Mind Matters campaign in case they can assist you, your team, or your community.
It is always essential to take care of our mental health, but especially during times of tragedy. This email includes a few resources to share with staff and community members as well as a reminder, and tools, to practice self-care.
SAMHSA's Disaster Distress Line: Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
And here are additional resources available through SAMHSA:
As we work together to raise awareness about mental health, reduce stigma and discrimination related to mental illness, and prevent suicides, it is vitally important that we take care of ourselves. Our most valuable resource is each other and we need to strive to be ready for the tasks ahead, by practicing what is often referred to as "self-care." Self-care includes activities and practices that we can engage in on a regular basis to reduce stress and to maintain and enhance our short and long term health and well-being. Self-care is an essential social work survival skill and is necessary for our effectiveness and success in honoring our professional and personal commitments.
Below and attached you will find information, materials and resources that can be used to assess what we are doing, as individuals and within teams, to care for ourselves. The content below is based on information found in the University of Buffalo's School of Social Work "Self-Care Starter Kit"
https://socialwork.buffalo.edu/resources/self-care-starter-kit.html . We encourage you to visit the website where you will find additional self-assessments, planning guides, exercises and activities.
Attached you will find the following tools to assist you and your teams (each of the following items is explained in more detail at the link above):
* Self-Care Assessment
* Maintenance Self-Care Worksheet
* Emergency Self-Care Worksheet
Take good care and thank you for all you are doing during this crisis and every day!
Download Forms Here:
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SERVICES & RESOURCES FOR IMMIGRANTS
IN AREAS IMPACTED BY WILDFIRES
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The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued information about services and resources available to immigrants living in areas impacted by wildfires and is asking that the information be distributed widely.
DSS is advising of two important developments and resources for immigrants impacted by the wildfires.
1. Guide to Disaster Assistance Services for Immigrant Californians: CDSS has published a guide to disaster relief services for immigrants, which you can access here.
2. Disaster CalFresh (Disaster SNAP) for Wildfire Survivors: Enrollment only available from Wednesday, October 25 - Wednesday, November 1. Disaster CalFresh (D-CalFresh) is a one-time, one-month food assistance benefit for households impacted by the wildfires in Butte, Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Nevada, Sonoma and Yuba Counties. To be eligible, individuals must:
- Have been residing or working in the disaster area at the time of the disaster;
- Purchased or plan to purchase food during the benefit period;
- Have experienced an adverse effect due to the disaster.
Please note that social security numbers are not required to apply. Click here
for additional D-CalFresh eligibility information.
3. FEMA FAQ's
4. Unemployment:
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Dear community friends,
I hope this email finds you and your loved ones safe after the Sonoma Complex Fires. I want to express my condolences to those of you personally affected by the fires. Although it has been tragic in so many ways, It has also been very inspiring to witness the emergency response as well as the outpouring of community support and love; thank you for all of the work that you and your organizations have contributed and will continue to do.
During the fires, we saw the disparities in our community play out. Although devastating, people from more affluent neighborhoods were able to leverage their personal and financial resources to stay with relatives or friends, stay at a hotel, or get out of the area while people from less affluent neighborhoods populated the shelters, beaches and campgrounds. Now, as evacuations are being lifted and people are returning to their neighborhoods, there is a disparity in getting information to different populations.
This is a critical moment for us to realize our vision of creating greater equity and rebuilding our community into a place that is a healthy place for all residents to live, work, play and belong. We could really use your help getting health and safety information out to our community, especially our populations facing the most disparities.
Here are some ways you can amplify the outreach right now:
Again, thank you for your leadership during this disaster. Gracias.
Kim Caldewey
Sonoma County Public Health
(Serving in the emergency operations public information unit.)
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HOUSING - For immediate housing help, including for renters, apply to FEMA now and start that process quickly at https://www.fema.gov/individual-disaster-assistance or call 800-621-3362 or TTY 800-462-7585.
CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE - FEMA can help reimburse childcare expenses. Be sure to register at 800-621-3362.
SONOMA COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES - For both lost and found animals, call 707-565-7100.
FEMA -- FEMA will also "offer disaster assistance for some of your other disaster-caused expenses including, medical and dental, child care, funeral and burial, essential household items, moving and storage, vehicle, and some clean-up items." Go to https://www.fema.gov/individual-disaster-assistance or call 800-621-3362 or TTY 800-462-7585.
PG&E and WATER CONTACTS - Call directly to suspend or check on your service:
PG&E: 800-743-5000 and the PG&E wildfire response website is live here.
Water for Santa Rosa: 707-543-4511
INSURANCE - Insurance forms and help, especially if you lost your information in the fires, are available at various locations throughout the city. Contact your specific company. Many have sites set up at the Fairgrounds and at evacuation shelters, plus some are at Home Depot.
If you're one of lucky ones and you have any background in completing insurance forms, I'm matching volunteers to help distraught families to fill out these sometimes complicated forms - please email and they will connect you with a family in need.
LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS - The Small Business Administration provides low-interest disaster loans at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/.
UNDOCUMENTED FAMILIES - ICE and Homeland Security have suspended enforcement at all evacuation sites and shelters as you can read here - so please spread the word that our undocumented neighbors can come into shelters and receive the help they need.
HELPING THE HOMELESS - St. Vincent de Paul is taking donations of unprepared foods at 610 Wilson Street, from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
YOUR MENTAL HEALTH - You can call for free and talk to a live therapist to get through this difficult time. Whether you have had a personal loss, witnessed the loss of others, or are supporting those with loss - these three Hospice centers have agreed to talk with anyone who needs to talk:
Memorial Hospice 707 568-1094
North County Hospice 707 431-1135
Hospice of Petaluma 707-7786242
General community information related to the fire/Información Comunitaria General sobre el incendios.
Re-entry packet/ Paquete de recursos para re-entradas
Debris removal FAQs/ Preguntas y Respuestas sobre remoción de escombros.
Debris removal Right of Entry permit form/ Forma de permiso para entrar en área remoción de escombros
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DOCUMENT ASSISTANCE
To begin the process of replacing lost IDs and other documents, go to a
Local Assistance Center and/or contact agencies directly:
California Driver's License: 800-777-0133. Visit a California DMV office to complete an application. Replacement license forms must be delivered in person.
Passport: 877-487-2778; 888-874-7793 (TTY); travel.state.gov.
Social Security card: 800-772-1213; (TTY) 800-325-0778; ssa.gov.
U.S. tax returns: 800-829-1040; irs.gov.
UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE
People who are out of work due to the fires may be eligible for unemployment benefits. You can file for unemployment benefits online at
eapply4ui.edd.ca.gov. You can also file by phone, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m.-noon, by calling:
English: 800-300-5616
Spanish: 800-326-8937
Chinese (Cantonese): 800-547-3506
Chinese (Mandarin): 866-303-0706
Vietnamese: 800-547-2058
FREE COUNSELING
Some local counselors are offering 3-5 free sessions to anyone affected by the fire: See recamft.org for a list.
Shannon Ridge, LMFT, will be offering free counseling to any fire victims for one month. Contact her at 415-533-7282, sroggemft@gmail.com.
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Catholic Charities has an IMMEDIATE and PRESSING need for volunteers to help us run the city's
last remaining evacuation shelter set up to help people displaced by the fires.
We are looking for:
- Front Desk Assistance. You will check people in, triage questions, register people and more. We have four-hour shifts available around the clock.
- Snack Delivery. You will oversee and hand out snacks from 7-10 p.m.
- Shelter Monitor. You will make rounds at the shelter to see what people might need. We have three, around-the-clock shifts: 8 am.-4 p.m., 4 p.m.- midnight, and midnight-8 a.m.
The evacuation center is located at Finley Community Center, 2060 W. College Ave., Santa Rosa. To volunteer, please contact Jennifer at jlake@srcharities.org, or call her at 707-800-2695.
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We need more volunteers...
Because all kids deserve a friend and positive adult role model
Being a Court Appointed Special Advocate - CASA volunteer means being someone who cares and shows up. If you can commit to spending 2 - 4 hours a week offering advocacy, friendship and emotional support to a child or young adult in foster care, WE NEED YOU.
More than ever CASA invites the community to step up for foster children! The trauma of child abuse is sad enough and now it is layered with another sad moment - our recent fires.
Next training to become a CASA begins January 18th. Contact us at 707-565-6375 for more information or sign up for a CASA Information Session below to learn more.
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Intro: As an affiliate of an international membership organization, the YWCA Sonoma County has devoted the past 35 years to empowering women and affirming the worth of all people, regardless of gender or race.
At the heart of the YWCA's programs are our domestic violence services. We provide a wide range of services to victims of domestic violence and their children so they can heal, become self-sufficient, and return productively to the community.
Position Summary
The Lead Advocate provides program coordination and facility operations support to assist the Domestic Violence Services Manager. This position takes a lead role in overall coordination of service delivery including scheduling and training Safe House staff and interns, client intake and intervention, facility operations and acts as point of contact in the absence of the Domestic Violence Services (DVS) Manager. The Lead Advocate must be available to be on a rotating on-call, and be responsive to phone calls and to immediate law enforcement advocate request.
TO APPLY: Submit Resume & Cover Letter to
jprovost@ywcasc.org
with "Lead Advocate" in subject line.
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Salary: $18.86 - $22.92 Hourly
Closing Date: 11/20/2017
Intro: Child Support Officer I is a great opportunity to begin a rewarding career with the County of Sonoma, where you can enjoy the satisfaction of making a difference in your community. The Department of Child Support Services is looking for energetic, detail-oriented candidates to join our highly innovative team that is currently ranked #4 in the State for performance. The Sonoma County Department of Child Support Services (DCSS) works directly with parents and legal guardians to establish paternity, and ensure children and families receive court-ordered financial and medical support.
The Ideal Candidate Will Possess:
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills in order to work effectively with staff and the public by phone, in person, and in writing
The ability to remain calm and assist individuals who may be uncooperative, confused, and/or frustrated with the system
Superb organization and prioritization skills, with a capacity to focus on complex tasks and projects in a frequently interrupted, fast-paced environment
Precise attention to detail
Qualifications for this position normally include completion of academic coursework in the social sciences, law, and other related fields and one year of experience involving contact with the public and reviewing or preparing legal-type documents or documentation in child support operations, collections, credit investigation, law enforcement, or eligibility determination work.
For further information
, including benefits and the selection details:
Click Here
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Title of Announcement: Bilingual Customer Service/Eligibility
Salary: $18-22+/hr
The Travel Navigator is the primary point of contact with the public via telephone, in-person and email requests for transportation information and eligibility. Work with new and existing customers to review their travel needs and patterns to help them understand the available services and develop individualized mobility plans. This includes providing program eligibility and information for: paratransit, STAR, Catch-A-Ride and low-income rider scholarships. $18-22+/hr approximately 9-5 M-F We are located at the San Rafael SMART rail terminal.
Open interview any Tuesday 4-5pm or Thursday 11-12 noon at 930 Tamalpais Ave.
Apply by email: lgruettner@whistlestop.org
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| Title of Announcement: Catholic Charities hiring for Housing Locator, Housing Stabilization Manager & Data Assistant
Intro:Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Santa Rosa, a non-profit and the largest human services provider in the North Bay, serves the most vulnerable regardless of their religious, social, or economic background. We challenge poverty, counsel immigrants, and care for our seniors by supporting the dignity and independence of all we serve. We support, educate, create opportunities, ensure the well-being of our staff, and engage community leaders in the betterment of those most in need.
Housing Locator:
Housing Stabilization Case Manager:
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Data Assistant
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Download Application:
Here
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| Title of Announcement: Chief Operating Officer - Sonoma County Event Center At The Fairgrounds
Closing Date: 11/27/17
Salary: $92,125.48 - $111,994.87 Annually
Intro: We Invite You To Join The Sonoma County Fair & Exposition Executive Team As Our Chief Operating Officer!
We seek a highly skilled manager who has a strong understanding of the various practices and principles of event center operations, fair management, public relations, personnel and financial administration, contract negotiation and administration, and property management practices.
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| Title of Announcement: Digital Literacy Specialist- Central Library
Closing Date: 11/22/17
Salary: $64,188.80 to $80,142.40 Annually
40 Hours
THE POSITION:
Under general direction, develops programs to fulfill the technology learning needs of communities served; provides public-access digital literacy services through the Library's drop in media centers, organized learning opportunities and/or individual coaching; and performs related work as required.
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Closing Date: 11/20/17
Intro: Transportation and Public Works (TPW) seeks an experienced IT Professional. Working closely with TPW executive management, the IT Systems Coordinator leads and organizes the planning, configuration, installation, and support of the departments' information systems and related equipment.
To read more:
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Closing Date: 11/20/17
Salary: $8,158 - $11,404/Mo
Intro: Deputy County Counsel II/III - Infrastructure and Public Resources/Litigation., Sonoma County Counsel seeks highly motivated, career-oriented attorneys for an Infrastructure and Public Resources/Litigation position in the County Counsel's Office.
To read more:
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Department: Clinical Staff
West County Health Center Health Care
Location: Guerneville, CA
POSITION SUMMARY: The Behavioral Health Specialist is a member of the medical clinic team who takes the lead in assessment, referral, and case management of mental health and psychosocial issues.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide on-site crisis intervention, brief therapy, assessment and referral services for clients who are in crisis or otherwise overwhelmed by an acute episode relating to mental health, substance abuse, or other psychosocial issues.
Available for warm hand offs and consultation during primary care hours.
Work closely with WCHC counseling staff and other agencies providing mental health, substance abuse, and other psychosocial services to develop and maintain a network of appropriate referral sources.
Must comply with all federal, state and local laws and regulations, and WCHC policies.
In collaboration with the Nurse Case-Manager and other clinic nursing staff, track patients referred for mental health and other psychosocial services to assure follow-up.
Assess acutely decompensated patients for risk of suicide, need for acute psychiatric hospitalization, or immediate referral to Sonoma County Mental Health, Psychiatric Emergency Services, and/or legal authorities.
Assist medical providers in assessing and reporting on psychosocial issues such as domestic violence, child abuse, etc.
Work closely with clinic nursing and case management staff to assure patients receive timely, accurate, appropriate advice, information, and referrals.
Consult with and for provider staff as needed.
Assist is the adoption and implementation of new technologies and activities that improve patient care and clinic efficiencies.
11. Document care in the medical record and appropriately complete encounter forms for each patient encounter.
Minimum Requirements:
Education:
Possession of clinical licensure in good standing for the State of California for Social Work or Psychology.
Current CPR
Experience:
Experience working with diverse populations providing individual, family and couple's counseling.
Experience in health care settings preferred.
Training/experience with Chemical Dependency preferred.
Basic office and equipment safety knowledge and practice.
Expectations:
Attendance and punctuality is necessary.
Ability to work well with a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to problem solve and be self motivated with acute attention to detail.
Must have a commitment to excellence and high standards.
Must comply with all federal, state and local laws and regulations, and WCHC policies.
Must have excellent written and oral skills, strong organizational and analytical skills.
Must have ability to manage priorities and workflow.
Required to have versatility, flexibility and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm and positive attitude.
Expected to have strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to understand and follow written/verbal instructions.
Able to work independently with little or no supervision.
Required to have the ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels
Demonstrate a positive customer service, patient centered approach at all times.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to perform the physical demands of the job
Must be able to move freely about the office and carry light loads (up to 25 pounds)
Prolonged standing and / or sitting required.
Ability to work with office equipment, including computers
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Title of Announcement: Bilingual Clinician (2 positions)
Salary: Mid 50k's with a 15% differential for bilingual
Intro: The Clinician will provide evidenced based treatment services in the natural environments of assigned youth clients (school, neighborhood venues, and home). The Clinician also supervises the team's Youth Specialist and Peer Advocate. The ACT/PRIDE programs serve a diverse client-base including severely emotionally disturbed youth. Youth who are on probation with gang-enhancements make up approximately 50% of the caseload. Must be bilingual in Spanish and English, MSW or MFT with BBS registration or licensure is required.
Title of Announcement: Youth Mental Health Clinical Director
Sunny Hills Services
Salary is 65,000 - 72,000+ per year with excellent benefits
Intro: We are seeking a LMFT or LCSW for Sunny Hills in our Santa Rosa Office to provide Clinical Supervision, overseeing treatment plans and assessments of clients, and maintaining strong clinical and working relationships with Behavioral Health Departments in Sonoma, Marin, and Napa counties. Minimum of 2 years previous experience as a program supervisor, and must have experience working with SED youth. Experience providing TBS or other behavioral re-directive services preferred. Bilingual preferred!
Title of Announcement: Therapeutic Behavioral Specialist
Sunny Hills Services
Salary: Mid 50k's with a 15% differential for bilingual
Intro: TBS provides short-term (6 month), support to severely emotionally disturbed (SED) youths in multiple settings (home, group home, school, day treatment, and other areas in the community) through an intensive and strengths-based behavioral intervention program. Master's degree in mental health field required.
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