Current Career Opportunities

For more information on open positions please call Victoria Johnson (510) 268-3770, ext. 116. You are also welcome to email your resume to Victoria Johnson at victoria@ebac.org with a brief cover letter expressing your area of interest. To find out what EBAC employees have to say about working for EBAC, click here.

• Chief Financial Officer
• School Based Mental Health Clinician/PALS
• Director of Clinical Services
• Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist
• CAP Mental Health Clinician

Chief Financial Officer

East Bay Agency for Children (EBAC) is dedicated to the health and educational well being of children and families through specialized therapeutic, educational and peer support services.

EBAC has an immediate Full Time position for Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

The Chief Financial Officer manages budget preparation and monitoring, oversees government contract management and reporting, supports and monitors agency facilities/operations and information technology, manages all finance and accounting functions consistent with EBAC values.

B. QUALIFICATIONS and COMPETENCY FACTORS

1 Masters Degree in Business or Accounting required, CPA preferred.
2. Minimum 5 years experience in managing financial department required, non-profit experience preferred.
3. Experience in managing staff required.
4. Experience in facilities management and MIS preferred.
5. Ability to work with staff, contractors, management and board of directors required.
6. Ability to set and meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
7. Have demonstrated ability to work cooperatively as a team player, good interpersonal skills, commitment to EBAC Mission and Values.
8. Language skills that include the ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquires or complaints. Ability to write that conforms to prescribed style and format. Ability to present information to top management, public groups, or boards of directors.
9. Ability to drive with a valid driver’s license, auto insurance and access to use an automobile as needed.

C. RESPONSIBILITIES (Those with an asterisk are essential duties.)

1. *Manages process of budget development, forecasting and reporting.
2. *Develops and oversees accounting functions and systems, internal and external financial reporting that allow for financial planning, audit and tax preparation.
3. *Oversees government contracts grants management: ensures reporting deadlines are met, manages government contract development, monitors financial portions of all agency contracts and grants, works with the program managers to monitor program government contract obligations, and financial reporting to all funders.
4. *Provides high quality supervision and support for Finance and Operations staff.
5. *Supports successful development and management of agency MIS systems; oversees purchasing, maintenance and integration of all agency hardware and software.
6. *Supports and monitors internal data reporting and integration with county PSP system.
7. *Manages financial resources including planning, borrowing, and investing.
8. Supervises purchasing, facilities, leases and operations.
9. Actively and cooperatively participates in Senior Management Team leadership of agency and provides leadership for the Finance and Administration Leadership Team.
10. Provides support and information to Board of Directors as needed and regular staff support and information to the Board Finance and Administration Committee.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

D. WORKING CONDITIONS and JOB SETTING

1. Agency headquarters is in a four-story building with stairs that need to be climbed for multi-level access for meetings with staff and inspection of properties.
2. Periodic driving is required.
3. Periodic lifting up to 25 pounds is required.

Salary is competitive, DOE. EBAC offers an OUTSTANDING benefits package including: health/dental/life insurance, retirement savings plan with agency contribution, generous vacation accrual, sick leave, 14 paid holidays, plus additional paid time off based on school district holiday/PTO breaks. EOE

School Based Mental Health Clinician/PALS

EBAC's Prevention and Life Skills Program (PALS)is seeking a Full Time School Based Mental Health Clinician. The PALS program provides school based counseling in Oakland, Hayward, and Fremont schools. This position reports to the Program Director.

FUNCTION

The Clinician, as a member of the PALS (Prevention and Life Skills) team, provides school based counseling to children and their families. Performs assessments, articulates diagnostic formulations, and make recommendations. Provides case management services and make referrals. Consults with teachers and site administration.

QUALIFICATIONS and COMPETENCY FACTORS

1.LCSW, MFT, or license eligible with BBS.
2.Experience in play therapy with children, and in group and family therapy preferred.
3.Sensitivity to the needs and life circumstances of inner city low income communities.
4.Experience in school-based social work or prior teaching experience.
5.Ability to work as a team member and contribute to program development.
6.Ability and willingness to maintain clear and complete records, meet deadlines for written reports, and compile and report monthly statistics.
7.Language skills that include the ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and government regulations. Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, and field notes. Ability to speak effectively before groups of children, with mental health professionals, with parents or guardians, with teachers, with school administrators, and with interns and volunteers.
8.Ability to drive with valid driver's license, auto insurance, and access to use of an automobile as needed.
9. Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES (Those with an asterisk are essential duties.)

1.*Provides individual, group and family counseling.
2.*Provides consultation to teachers and site administrators on a variety of topics including child development, behavior management, learning styles of children, and various mental health considerations.
3. *Completes comprehensive child/family assessment, formulates diagnostic pictures, and communicates recommendations to school and family.
4.*Maintains case records, including charts, treatment plans, termination summaries, statistics reports, and other reports as required.
5.*Provides case management services for children and families.
6.Participates as member of the PALS team by contributing to program development and planning.
7.Provides case presentations at clinical team meetings.
8.Participates in core team meetings at Target schools.
9.Supervises para-professionals, volunteers, and interns as program demands.
10.Performs other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS and JOB SETTING

1.Work is primarily in a classroom setting with children or youth. Program Director's headquarters is in a two-story building with stairs that need to be climbed for access to the second floor.
2.Because work is directly with children, full mobility is required for standing, walking, sitting, using hands, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
3.Some work is in potentially rough school settings, with broken windows as an example, and with high noise levels at times.
4.May need to use child-size chairs for sitting.
5.Regular driving is required.
6.Periodic lifting up to 25 pounds is required.

EBAC offers an outstanding benefits package including: health/dental/life insurance, retirement savings plan with agency contribution, generous vacation, sick leave, 14 paid holidays, plus additional paid time off based on school district holiday breaks.</P.

Please submit resume with cover letter including salary history/requirement." Send Resume To: Fax to 510-268-0143 Attn: Victoria Jobs03@ebac.org

Director of Clinical Services

East Bay Agency for Children (EBAC) is dedicated to the health and educational well being of children and families through specialized therapeutic, educational and peer support services.

The Director of Clinical Services provides clinical vision, oversight and direction to all aspects of the EBAC organization. Develops and supports agencywide training consistent with EBAC values. Ensures Continuous Quality Improvement activities to meet or exceed all contract, legal and ethical requirements. Provides clinical and administrative supervision for Day Treatment programs and clinical consultation for School and Community Based Services programs.

QUALIFICATIONS and COMPETENCY FACTORS

1. Masters degree in counseling or related field required, PhD. Preferred.

2. Possess a valid California Board of Behavioral Sciences/Board of Psychology Clinical License, plus 2 years experience required.

3. At least five years increasingly responsible management and mental health experience in providing mental health services for diverse children and youth.

4. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in working with county mental health and probation systems, day treatment, milieu and school based settings preferred.

5. Successful program development and implementation experience. Demonstrated successful experience in improving and/or expanding existing programs.

6. Have experience in creating, monitoring and providing services within balanced budgets.

7. Have demonstrated ability to work cooperatively as a team player, excellent interpersonal skills, and a commitment to EBAC Mission and Values.

8. Ability to set, monitor and meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

9. A valid California driver’s license, auto insurance and access to use an automobile as needed.

10. Language skills that include the ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquires or complaints from parents or agencies. Ability to write that conforms to prescribed style and format. Ability to present information to top management, public groups, or boards of directors.

RESPONSIBILITIES (Those with an asterisk are essential duties.)

1. *Provides high quality clinical and administrative supervision and support for EBAC Day Treatment program directors.
2. *Provides high quality clinical consultation for School and Community Based Services management and program staff as needed.
3. *Ensures Continuous Quality Improvement activities that meet or exceed all contract, legal and ethical requirements.
4. *Provides and arranges excellent Agencywide clinical training and supports consistent excellence in program training.
5. Coordinates graduate and undergraduate intern recruitment activities.
6. Develops and maintains strong relationships with funders and county administrators.
7. *Develops, communicates and monitors high quality clinical policy and procedures.
8. *Actively participates in accurate and timely preparation and monitoring of day treatment program budgets. Assure all day treatment programs meet budget requirements.
9. Actively and cooperatively participates in Senior Management Team leadership of agency, leads Quality Assurance Leadership Team and participate in Large Management Team.
10. Provides support and information to Board of Directors as needed.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS and JOB SETTING

1. Work is in a variety of settings: primarily in our administrative offices or program sites programs. Must be able to climb stairs in various buildings.

2. Because sometimes the work is directly with children, full mobility is required for standing, walking, sitting, using hands, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Adequate vision, hearing and ability to communicate verbally is required. " Fax to 510-268-0143 Attn: Victoria group92@ebac.org

Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist

East Bay Agency For Children (EBAC) is dedicated to the health and educational well being of children and families through specialized therapeutic, educational and peer support services. The Lafayette Day Treatment program provides comprehensive mental health and special education services to children aged 5-8 years whose emotional difficulties seriously interfere with school functioning. This program is located on the Lafayette Elementary School site in Oakland.

We are currently seeking a Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist to provide individual and group intervention and supervision in classroom and program activities for severely emotionally disturbed children. We are seeking applicants for a full time benefited position. This position will begin immediately and include a 5 week summer school session ending July 25th, a 4 week summer break and then work will resume August 18th for the full 2008-2009 school year.

QUALIFICATIONS and COMPETENCY FACTORS

1. College degree in the field of psychology, counseling psychology, sociology, or social work, and the required number of years experience as listed below relative to the degree:
• Baccalaureate Degree + 2 years full-time experience in a mental health setting.
• Associate Degree + 3 years full-time experience in a mental health setting. Two of the three years must be post degree clinical experience.

2. Previous experience in milieu treatment or classroom education setting highly desirable.

3. Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team.

4. Skills in arts, crafts, music, sports, and games highly desirable.

RESPONSIBILITIES (Those with an asterisk are essential duties.)

1. *Assist children in the management of disruptive, assaultive, and out of control behavior. Provide crisis intervention utilizing multiple therapeutic behavior interventions, including the use of physical restraint.

2. Help children manage program transitions including to and from buses if applicable.

3. *Cooperate with teaching staff while supporting their activities in the classroom.

4. *Carry out specialized group and individual activities with children.

5. *Record progress notes and other charting requirements as necessary in a timely manner.

6. *Participate in staff meetings; trainings; and treatment planning and clinical reviews.

7. *Consult with Program Director, Clinicians, and classroom staff on individual children’s progress.

8. *Participate in overall program development as member of treatment team.

9. Maintain program supplies as appropriate to specialized projects such as Shop, Expressive Arts and Skills groups.

10. Other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND JOB SETTING

1. Work is primarily in a classroom or office and an enclosed outdoor play yard setting with children. Work is directly with SED children who can at times become aggressive. Therefore, full mobility is required for standing walking, sitting, using hands, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.

2. Must complete certification in non-violent crisis intervention as provided by Crisis Prevention Institute, Inc.

3. Noise levels may be high at times.

4. Periodic lifting up to 25 pounds is required.

We offer health/dental/life insurance, 403(b) retirement savings plan and a very generous holiday and vacation schedule tied to the OUSD calendar.

To apply, please send cover letter with salary history and resume to: group35@ebac.org w/ Lafayette MHRS in the subject line or fax to 510-268-0143 Attn: Lafayette MHRS.
For more information on EBAC- please go to our website at www.ebac.org" fax to 510-268-0143 group35@ebac.org

CAP Mental Health Clinician

The East Bay Agency for Children (EBAC), a leading provider of childrens mental health services, has openings for Mental Health Clinician in our school-based, Child Assault Prevention Training Center (CAP) Mental Health Services program.
Licensure supervision provided. Bi-lingual English/Spanish language skills required. Responsibilities include individual and group counseling, case management, consultation, and related duties. Interested candidates must have experience providing psychotherapeutic and casework services to youth and families in a multi-cultural environment. Program serves the Hayward and San Lorenzo school districts, plus additional South Alameda County locations; clinicians are placed at school sites

FUNCTION

As a member of the Child Assault Prevention (CAP) Training Center, provide skilled clinical services to children and their families; perform assessments, articulate diagnostic formulations and make recommendations; provide case work services and make referrals; consultant to teachers, school support staff, school administrators, and community partners; preparation and presentation of safety and violence material in classroom setting; and related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Master’s degree in a mental health discipline and working towards licensure required.
2. Two years post-Master’s experience in clinical work with children, group and family therapy.
3. Sensitivity to the needs and life circumstances of inner city low income communities.
4. Experience in school-based social work or prior teaching experience.
5. Ability to work as a Team member and contribute to program development.
6. Ability and willingness to maintain clear and complete records, meet deadlines for written reports, and compile and report monthly statistics.
7. Excellent written and oral communication skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide individual, group and family counseling.
2. Provide consultation to teachers, school support staff, site administrators and community partners on a variety of topics including child development, behavior management, learning styles of children, and various mental health considerations.
3. Complete comprehensive child/family assessment, formulate diagnostic picture, and communicate recommendation to school and family.
4. Planning and delivery of presentations on safety and violence issues to children, youth, and adults.
5. Provide case work services for children and families, making home visits and outside referrals when necessary.
6. Participate as member of the CAP Training Center Team and contribute to program development and planning.
7. Case presentation at clinical team meetings.
8. Participate in core team meetings at Target schools. Maintain charts, treatment plans, termination summaries, monthly statistics report, and other reports as required.
9. Supervise Para-professional, volunteers and interns as program demands.
10. Other duties as assigned.

Salary is competitive, DOE. EBAC offers an outstanding benefits package including: health/dental/life insurance, retirement savings plan with agency contribution, generous vacation, sick leave, 14 paid holidays, plus additional paid time off based on school district holiday breaks. EOE

Positions start in late August. Resume and cover letter with salary history to: Jobs04@ebac.org or fax to (510) 583-0410 attention: CAP-MHS." Fax to (510) 583-0410 attention: CAP-MHS. or fax to (510) 583-0410 attention: CAP-MHS Jobs04@ebac.org