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Benefits:

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Benefits/Perks

Competitive Compensation

Great Work Environment

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking a Community Services Liaison to join our team! As a Community Services Liaison, you will spend your time reaching out to Social Workers, Case Managers, medical offices, doctors, and skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, memory care facilities, hospitals to talk about their current personal and home health needs, take time to understand what they are looking for, and offer competitive, accurate services for their needs. You will also manage relationships with existing clients, stay up to date with industry trends, and maintain a good working knowledge of all products and services offered to be a true resource for our clients. The ideal candidate has demonstrable sales experience, exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to absorb and retain complex information.

Responsibilities

Reach out to new and potential clients to form relationships, assess needs, and provide pricing and sales pitches

Maintain existing relationships with clients to make equipment recommendations and assist with issues

Keep up with industry trends to understand the needs of our customers

Maintain excellent working knowledge of all equipment sold and its uses

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Demonstratable sales experience desired

Previous medical knowledge or understanding of basic medical concepts helpful

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Strongly self-motivated, and very goal oriented

Strong organizational skills

Benefits:

401(k)

Paid time off

Training & development

Benefits/Perks

Competitive Compensation

Great Work Environment

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking a Community Services Liaison to join our team! As a Community Services Liaison, you will spend your time reaching out to Social workers, Case managers, medical offices, doctors, and hospitals to talk about their current medical needs, take time to understand what they are looking for, and offer competitive, accurate services based on their needs. You will also manage relationships with existing clients, stay up to date with industry trends, and maintain a good working knowledge of all products and services offered to be a true resource for our clients. The ideal candidate has demonstrable sales experience, exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to absorb and retain complex information. The company provides unlimited commission for targets hit on a monthly basis.

Responsibilities

Reach out to new and potential clients to form relationships, assess needs, and provide pricing and sales pitches

Maintain existing relationships with clients to make equipment recommendations and assist with issues

Keep up with industry trends to understand the needs of our customers

Maintain excellent working knowledge of all equipment sold and its uses

Qualifications

Demonstratable sales experience desired

Previous medical knowledge or understanding of basic medical concepts helpful

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Strongly self-motivated, and very goal oriented

Strong organizational skills

Bachelor's degree

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• Is honored as a 2024 Top Workplace USA
• Is a Top Workplace Meaningfulness Award recipient
• Has talented, hardworking employees
• Advocates for mental health issues
• Offers competitive benefits, pay and pet insurance for full-time staff
• Has a generous time-off and holiday package
• Offers a 401(k) plan with 5% employer match for full-time staff
• Tuition assistance
• Elk Hill is celebrating 50+ years of supporting youth and families across the Commonwealth of Virginia! Stability. Adaptability. Longevity.

• Provide and document all required/applicable behavioral and mental health interventions as required in client's Individualized Services Plan (ISP) and by funding source
• Receive documented, routine clinical consultation/supervision regarding community services from a licensed mental health professional (LMHP), resident, or supervisee, as identified by Elk Hill
• Conduct face-to-face assessments, as assigned, with clients and receive clinical review of each assessment by an LMHP
• Provide and document, within the required timeline, all needed/applicable therapies and services as required in a client's service plan, as well as documentation required to obtain and maintain services for the client
• Participate in all required supervision and trainings
• Maintain Board of Counseling certification as a QMHP-C or QMHP-Trainee and provide a copy of yearly certificate to Elk Hill Human Resources
• Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of clients, flexibility, a non-threatening manner, respect for clients' autonomy, confidentiality, socio-cultural values, personal goals, lifestyle choices, and family interactions, and appropriate professional boundaries and ethics
• Help to obtain and maintain all applicable documentation required by licensing and/or Medicaid in the provision of services
• Provide to the Community Services Coordinator, or immediate supervisor, documentation for presentation at agency FAPT and CPMT meetings when a client's case is being reviewed
• Represent Elk Hill at FAPT, CPMT, VCOPPA, VAISSEF, vendor fairs, and any other marketing, community, or professional events/organizations as needed
• Receive clinical oversight in the review and assessment of client referrals
• In coordination with the Community Services Coordinator, or immediate supervisor, participate in clinical reviews as needed or requested of a client's service plan
• Work closely with immediate supervisor and/or the Community Services Coordinator, Bookkeeper, Insurance Coordinator, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer and/or other relevant persons to ensure proper and timely billing procedures are practiced, especially for Medicaid funded services-including submissions for pre-authorizations
• Ensure that all required documentation is completed for billing during required timeline
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with referring agencies, social workers, school personnel, court service personnel, parents, other licensed mental health professionals and all other persons involved in the client's services
• Collaborate with referring agencies, social workers, school personnel, school counselors and school administrators to enhance awareness and satisfaction with services and maintain viable caseload/billing
• Collaborate with other Elk Hill staff to generate comprehensive records and statistical outcome data concerning follow-up and community services activities for evaluation purposes
• Work cooperatively with all Elk Hill staff to improve the quality of the whole organization

• Bachelor's degree in human services or a related field, required
• Certification by the Board of Counseling as a Qualified Mental Health Professional-Child or Qualified Mental Health Professional-Trainee OR education and experience that meet the current certification requirements for a Qualified Mental Health Professional-Child or Trainee
• Home-based, therapeutic day treatment, or other community-based service and Medicaid experience preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and without direct supervision
• Exhibit consistent personal integrity in dealings with clients, families, co-workers, and community agencies
• High level of organizational skills
• Willingness to travel and possibly work non-traditional business hours

• Mileage reimbursement - company paid for work functions requiring travel
• Top-notch training - initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
• Career mobility - advancement opportunities/promoting from within
• Welcoming, warm, supportive - a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

• Provide all services and functions within the ethical standards of their profession and within Code of Conduct
• Adhere to all company policies for employment
• Provide professional clinical services to clients including assessment, referral, treatment planning, counseling, crisis intervention, discharge planning, and follow-up care
• Collaborate with the treatment team to ensure proper coordination and delivery of prescribed interventions and objectives
• Ensure client receives individualized and age appropriate therapeutic interventions
• Complete all clinical and administrative documentation in a timely and ethical manner
• Attend and actively participate in professional staffing session with the Clinical Supervisor
• Be available for individual supervision as required
• Participate as an after-hours "on-call" clinician to conduct crisis intervention
• Provide case consultation and assistance to paraprofessionals associated with the client
• Meet billable productivity requirements
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

• Graduate degrees in Psychology, Social work, Counseling, Marriage and Family, Human Relations, etc.
• Must be licensed or candidate for licensure within their professions by their respective Oklahoma State Boards as LPC, LMFT, or LCSW.

• Thorough knowledge of caseload management and rehabilitation methods, principles, and techniques
• Detailed knowledge of the problems encountered by persons with mental illness
• Considerable knowledge of the methods and modalities as well as the legal requirements and court procedures related to treating mental illnesses
• Knowledge of supervisory and training techniques and practices used in a mental health treatment setting
• Aptitudes to develop, coordinate, and evaluate services within assigned program
• Capable of communicating ideas clearly and effectively verbally and in writing

This is a full-time teleworking position with the expectation that you will be visiting clients in the Baltimore City/County region.

Who We Are

The Coordinating Center (The Center) has over 40 years of experience supporting children, youth, adults and seniors with complex medical needs and disabilities statewide. Deeply committed to a person-centered approach and philosophy, The Coordinating Center helps individuals of all ages and abilities achieve optimal quality health, affordable healthcare and meaningful community life. Over the past four decades, we have become an industry expert in the delivery of person-centered, community-based care coordination services and population health.

Who You Are:

We look for candidates who align with our mission, vision, and values as a human services nonprofit organization. We look for collaborative and creative minds, self-managing organizational skills, and the desire to challenge and grow professionally. Specific qualifications are:

• Bachelor's degree in a human service focus, or an Associate's degree in a human service focus and two years of human service experience, or seven years of specific human service work experience required.
• Experience in coordinating services for individuals in Medicaid or waiver programs or coordination services for individuals with Intellectual or Developmental disabilities is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrates competency-based skills and working knowledge in the following areas:
  • Negotiation and conflict management and crisis management
  • Effective advocacy skills and problem solving
  • Proven ability to establish and maintain working relationships
  • Person- and family-centered care
  • Self-determination planning
  • Community resources and service delivery systems (i.e., generic, local, State, and federal programs, Medicaid, mental health, substance abuse, social services, juvenile justice, vocational rehabilitation, and corrections)
  • COMAR Regulations governing services for individuals with Intellectual/ Developmental disabilities.
• Strong belief in the opportunities for people with disabilities to fully participate in the community and a willingness to work toward individuals' identified goals.
• Must have access to a reliable automobile and a valid driver's license.
• Excellent communication skills-writing and speaking.
• Computer skills including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage complicated work processes and multi-task.

• Maintain a gradually developed caseload between 30-40 clients with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• Advocate on behalf of clients while supporting self-advocacy and participation in service planning.
• Assist clients with the development of an appropriate and relevant Person-Centered Plan, in accordance with COMAR regulations and agency policies.
• Research, access and help implement services and supports in a timely manner, ensuring the most integrated settings to meet the client's needs.
• Monitor the provision of services to clients by performing regular information gathering and research relevant to the client's supports and services.
• Visit clients in settings where supports are provided, or other locations as desired by the clients, at minimum four times during the client's plan year depending on the intensity of coordination needed.
• Assist with all client enrollment-related activities, to ensure continuity of supports and services.
• Facilitate frequent person-centered planning meetings, including coordinating quarterly visits, annual PCP meetings and interdisciplinary meetings as needed.
• Conduct required assessments with clients per DDA regulations and program requirements.
• Maximize clients' participation in the team process and promote opportunities for those who choose to lead their team meetings; negotiates and resolves disagreements within the interdisciplinary team.
• Annually advises participants of their right to choose from qualified providers of services.
• Responds to provider-generated incident reports in a timely manner to ensure the individual's health and safety are addressed.
• Consistently and accurately document sufficient level of client services to meet agency billing standards within State of Maryland's Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) system and The Coordinating Center's internal system.
• Attend and actively participate in all external and internal required meetings and trainings.
• Maintain a professional relationship with external service providers to ensure quality coordination of comprehensive care.

• Mileage reimbursement - company paid for work functions requiring travel
• Top-notch training - initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
• Career mobility - advancement opportunities/promoting from within
• Welcoming, warm, supportive - a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

• Provide all services and functions within the ethical standards of their profession and within Code of Conduct
• Adhere to all company policies for employment
• Provide professional clinical services to clients including assessment, referral, treatment planning, counseling, crisis intervention, discharge planning, and follow-up care
• Collaborate with the treatment team to ensure proper coordination and delivery of prescribed interventions and objectives
• Ensure client receives individualized and age appropriate therapeutic interventions
• Complete all clinical and administrative documentation in a timely and ethical manner
• Attend and actively participate in professional staffing session with the Clinical Supervisor
• Be available for individual supervision as required
• Participate as an after-hours "on-call" clinician to conduct crisis intervention
• Provide case consultation and assistance to paraprofessionals associated with the client
• Meet billable productivity requirements
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

• Graduate degrees in Psychology, Social work, Counseling, Marriage and Family, Human Relations, etc.
• Must be licensed or candidate for licensure within their professions by their respective Oklahoma State Boards as LPC, LMFT, or LCSW.

• Thorough knowledge of caseload management and rehabilitation methods, principles, and techniques
• Detailed knowledge of the problems encountered by persons with mental illness
• Considerable knowledge of the methods and modalities as well as the legal requirements and court procedures related to treating mental illnesses
• Knowledge of supervisory and training techniques and practices used in a mental health treatment setting
• Aptitudes to develop, coordinate, and evaluate services within assigned program
• Capable of communicating ideas clearly and effectively verbally and in writing

This is a full-time teleworking position with the expectation that you will be visiting clients in the Prince George's County area.

Who We Are

The Coordinating Center (The Center) has over 40 years of experience supporting children, youth, adults and seniors with complex medical needs and disabilities statewide. Deeply committed to a person-centered approach and philosophy, The Coordinating Center helps individuals of all ages and abilities achieve optimal quality health, affordable healthcare and meaningful community life. Over the past four decades, we have become an industry expert in the delivery of person-centered, community-based care coordination services and population health.

Who You Are:

We look for candidates who align with our mission, vision, and values as a human services nonprofit organization. We look for collaborative and creative minds, self-managing organizational skills, and the desire to challenge and grow professionally. Specific qualifications are:

• Bachelor's degree in a human service focus, or an Associate's degree in a human service focus and two years of human service experience, or seven years of specific human service work experience required.
• Experience in coordinating services for individuals in Medicaid or waiver programs or coordination services for individuals with Intellectual or Developmental disabilities is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrates competency-based skills and working knowledge in the following areas:
  • Negotiation and conflict management and crisis management
  • Effective advocacy skills and problem solving
  • Proven ability to establish and maintain working relationships
  • Person- and family-centered care
  • Self-determination planning
  • Community resources and service delivery systems (i.e., generic, local, State, and federal programs, Medicaid, mental health, substance abuse, social services, juvenile justice, vocational rehabilitation, and corrections)
  • COMAR Regulations governing services for individuals with Intellectual/ Developmental disabilities.
• Strong belief in the opportunities for people with disabilities to fully participate in the community and a willingness to work toward individuals' identified goals.
• Must have access to a reliable automobile and a valid driver's license.
• Excellent communication skills-writing and speaking.
• Computer skills including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage complicated work processes and multi-task.

• Maintain a gradually developed caseload between 30-40 clients with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• Advocate on behalf of clients while supporting self-advocacy and participation in service planning.
• Assist clients with the development of an appropriate and relevant Person-Centered Plan, in accordance with COMAR regulations and agency policies.
• Research, access and help implement services and supports in a timely manner, ensuring the most integrated settings to meet the client's needs.
• Monitor the provision of services to clients by performing regular information gathering and research relevant to the client's supports and services.
• Visit clients in settings where supports are provided, or other locations as desired by the clients, at minimum four times during the client's plan year depending on the intensity of coordination needed.
• Assist with all client enrollment-related activities, to ensure continuity of supports and services.
• Facilitate frequent person-centered planning meetings, including coordinating quarterly visits, annual PCP meetings and interdisciplinary meetings as needed.
• Conduct required assessments with clients per DDA regulations and program requirements.
• Maximize clients' participation in the team process and promote opportunities for those who choose to lead their team meetings; negotiates and resolves disagreements within the interdisciplinary team.
• Annually advises participants of their right to choose from qualified providers of services.
• Responds to provider-generated incident reports in a timely manner to ensure the individual's health and safety are addressed.
• Consistently and accurately document sufficient level of client services to meet agency billing standards within State of Maryland's Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) system and The Coordinating Center's internal system.
• Attend and actively participate in all external and internal required meetings and trainings.
• Maintain a professional relationship with external service providers to ensure quality coordination of comprehensive care.

Community Services Program Specialist

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Community Services Program Specialist

Salary

$25.68 - $31.71 Hourly

Location

City of Santa Monica, CA

Job Type

Full-Time/Part-Time

Job Number

Department

Housing and Human Services

Division

HHS - Human Services

Opening Date

09/22/2025

Closing Date

10/10/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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Job Summary

Monitors and assists in the coordination and planning of community service program activities. Assists in promoting community involvement in recreational and cultural programs in the following program areas: Youth Cultural and Educational Enrichment; Youth Sports and Recreation; Community Sports; Senior and Therapeutic Recreation.

Current availability is for two positions at Virginia Avenue Park and one position at CREST. The three vacancies are within the Housing & Human Services Department and place a strong emphasis on principles of youth development, focusing on culturally responsive activities that contribute to overall emotional and physical wellbeing, and increased protections against negative outcomes.

Virginia Avenue Park (VAP)

Teen Center: One vacancy at Virginia Avenue Park’s Teen Center is a 30-hour per week position that includes supporting programs and services designed specifically for teens up to 17 years of age.

Elementary Program: A second vacancy at Virginia Avenue Park is a 30-hour per week position that includes supporting programs and services designed specifically for elementary-school aged children.

CREST

The current vacancy at CREST is a 30-hour per week position that includes working with elementary and/or middle school-aged children.

Please note that the eligibility list resulting from this recruitment will be used to fill all full-time, part-time, and temporary positions that occur during the next twelve months, unless exhausted prior. Other positions may become available in various programs within the Housing and Human Services and Recreation and Arts Departments.

Representative Duties

(Note: Duties may vary depending on assignment)

Assists in coordinating, implementing and overseeing various specialized community service activities, recreational programs and special events. Evaluates program delivery and needs; makes recommendations as appropriate.

Assures proper set-up of facility and safety programs for participants in program activities.

Prepares and maintains accurate program records for finances, publicity, attendance, supplies and other related reports.

Assists with preparing and monitoring program budget and maintaining expenditures.

Assists in the promotion and preparation of advertising of community service programs, recreational activities and events.

Monitors programs activities within the community service program.

Coordinates, monitors, secures and directs the proper and safe use of program facilities by participants and user groups.

Coordinates program activities with other agencies and jurisdictions.

Assists with the implementation of policies, procedures and fees for programs, activities, services and facilities.

Responds to patron’s needs for assistance or information.

Administers basic first aid.

Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of general community service programs.

Facility and program operations.

Activity and events planning.

First aid methods and safety precautions used in community service/recreation programs.

Effective customer service techniques.

Modern office practices, methods and computer equipment.

Ability to:

Assess the effectiveness of daily program activities and operations.

Organize and implement small to medium scale events.

Provide basic first aid.

Prepare and maintain basic records.

Provide effective customer service.

Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with City employees and the public.

Skill in:

Dealing with program participants in a constructive and supportive manner.

Communicating program needs effectively.

Working cooperatively with others.

Education, Training and Experience:

High school graduation or equivalent. One year of recent, paid work experience planning, coordinating and implementing community service and/or recreational programs.

Depending on job assignment, the one year of recent paid work experience must be in the area of speciality, i.e., Youth Cultural and Education Enrichment; Youth Sports and Recreation; Community Sports; Senior and Therapeutic Recreation.

Bilingual skills may be required, depending upon assignment.

Licenses and Certificates:

Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain a valid class C driver license. Possession of a valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid certificate, dependent upon assignment.

Supplemental Information

Applicants must submit a clear, concise, completed on-line City Application along with any required supplemental application materials with the Human Resources Department by the filing deadline. If you do not submit your on-line application by the filing deadline, you will not be considered for this position. Please note, applications may be rejected if incomplete. Resumes, CVs and cover letters are not reviewed as part of the application screening process.

SELECTION PROCESS: All applicants will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience, training and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Testing may consist of a combination of any of the following and is subject to change as needs dictate:

Testing may consist of the following:

Training & Experience Evaluation - Qualifying

Oral Interview - 100%

The City of Santa Monica is a progressive, inclusive and culturally-rich community. As leaders in public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a highly-talented workforce where people of diverse races, religions, cultures and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and where their differences make a positive impact.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to build balanced teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create a workplace that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our employees. Join us!

Special assistance with the application and examination process is available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Call , TDD (Hearing Impaired Only).

Please note the request for reasonable accommodations must be made to Human Resources at least three work days prior to the examination.

Background Investigation:

Candidates who have successfully completed all prior phases of the selection process will be subject to a thorough background investigation.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is typically performed indoors in an office or program facility environment. Some assignments may require visits to sites in the community or outdoor supervision. A flexible work schedule including evening, weekend and holiday work to prepare for/attend program activities and to meet with committees and boards may be required.

NOTE: If three or more qualified City employees apply and pass the examination, a promotional list will be established in addition to an open-competitive list. If fewer than three qualified City employees pass the examination, the appointing authority, in accordance with the City's civil service rules and regulations, can decline to use a promotional list, in which case a promotional list will not be established for this position.