Garden Therapy Support Worker for Therapeutic Garden Program

GARDEN THERAPY SUPPORT Position Details

ABOUT YOU

You are a curious person who is a good listener, has great judgment and loves to work outside! You might come from a professional or educational background that is very different from this field, but if you love to connect with a diverse range of people in a dynamic, creative way, then you will thrive at ICS!

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a part-time support worker for our Therapeutic Garden Program. Our program utilizes the garden environment to support people with behavioral health conditions. The hours are primarily Monday - Friday, 12–4pm. The garden is in Novato. The position pays $22 - $24 DOE.

​BENEFITS

Part time:

  • Commuter stipend up to $53/month, depending on distance of commute

  • $25/month cell phone reimbursement

  • Paid time off each year:

    • Holidays: up to 10 days based on regularly scheduled work hours, plus 1 day you can use at any time

    • Sick time: 40 hours

    • Bereavement and reproductive loss leave: up to 3 days for each

  • 401k enrollment available

  • Employee Assistance Program available

  • Mileage reimbursement for travel to work sites

​DUTIES

  • Coach and support adults with disabilities in gardening skills

  • Engage with people in support of their behavioral health by using active listening and applying appropriate interventions to address experiences such as anxiety, depressive symptoms, social isolation, and other mental health concerns

  • Model and reinforce appropriate behavior, communication, and teamwork

  • Provide feedback and encouragement in a respectful, supportive way

  • Maintain accurate documentation and reports on participant progress

  • Work closely with staff to create a positive, inclusive environment

SmartCare/Medi-Cal Billing:

In this role, you will be provided with training to learn SmartCare, the electronic health records (EHR) system used for Medi-Cal documentation and service tracking.  

  • Develop proficiency in writing professional, Medi-Cal-compliant progress notes, ensuring all documentation meets clinical and billing standards set by Marin County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services.

  • Accurately and consistently enter service notes and related documentation into the SmartCare electronic health portal.

  • Collaborate with clinical supervisors and administrative staff to maintain compliance with data entry, billing, and confidentiality protocols as outlined by Medi-Cal and county standards.

Skill Set desired

  • Ability to work with complex behavioral health ​conditions

  • Proven and consistent record of meeting deadlines for reports and progress notes

  • Use of good judgment, responsiveness to ever-changing needs and concerns

  • Experience with Medi-Cal billing​, SmartCare ​and/or Peer Certified ​is a plus

​Q​UALIFICATIONS

  • Interest in working with individuals with behavioral health conditions

  • D​igital literacy skills:​Gmail, Zoom, MS Office, Google Docs​, Google Drive and the ability to learn and apply the SmartCare system (see above)

  • Excellent verbal and written skills

  • Valid identification, such as Real ID, driver’s license, or passport, required. A​ background check will be conducted.

​TO APPLY

Please email your name, phone number, resume and cover letter to ​GEM Program Manager, Sarah Blunt at sarahb@connectics.org.

Behavioral Health Specialist

Behavioral Health SPECIALIST Position Details

The Behavioral Health Specialist will work with people who are living with behavioral health conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or substance use, and who are part of a Full Service Partnership Team with Marin County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS). Some individuals may also have co-occurring conditions such as intellectual and developmental disabilities or physical disabilities, and may have lived experience with homelessness or involvement in the justice system.

This is a ​full-time, 3​5–40 h​our per week position, $24-$27/hour DOE.

​BENEFITS

  • The value of these benefits is approximately $1,650/month for full-time employees

  • 100% of health and dental insurance are paid for by ICS (able to add spouse or family member, paid for by employee)

  • Life insurance policy 100% paid for by ICS

  • Commuter stipend up to $105/month, depending on distance of commute

  • $50/month cell phone reimbursement

  • Paid time off each year:

  • Vacation accrual: 7.5 to 20 days, depending on tenure

  • Holidays: 12 days (10 company holidays, 2 you can use at any time)

  • Sick time: 48 hours

  • Bereavement and reproductive loss leave: up to 3 days for each

  • 401k and FSA plan enrollment available

  • Employee Assistance Program available

  • Mileage reimbursement for travel to work sites

​DUTIES

Direct Client Work: In this role the Behavioral Health Specialist will provide ​living ​skills training, counseling, and support in the following areas:

  • Household maintenance​ such as cleaning, laundry

  • Self​-care/health such as grooming/hygiene, diet, nutrition

  • Budgeting and money management skills

  • Developing healthy social connections and relationships

  • Substance recovery support

  • Community integration, school/educational planning, and volunteer work

SmartCare/Medi-Cal Billing: In this role, you will be provided with training to learn SmartCare, the electronic health records (EHR) system used for Medi-Cal documentation and service tracking.  

  • Develop proficiency in writing professional, Medi-Cal-compliant progress notes, ensuring all documentation meets clinical and billing standards set by Marin County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services.

  • Accurately and consistently enter service notes and related documentation into the SmartCare electronic health portal.

  • Collaborate with clinical supervisors and administrative staff to maintain compliance with data entry, billing, and confidentiality protocols as outlined by Medi-Cal and county standards.

Skill Set desired

  • Ability to work with complex behavioral health ​conditions

  • Proven and consistent record of meeting deadlines for reports and progress notes

  • Knowledge of community resources

  • Use of good judgment, responsiveness to ever-changing needs and concerns

  • ​Spanish language fluency is a plus

  • Experience with Medi-Cal billing​, SmartCare ​and/or Peer Certified ​is a plus

​Q​UALIFICATIONS

  • Experience or advanced education working with complex behavioral health conditions. Relevant experience may include case management, individual counseling, benefits navigation, care coordination, support related to justice system involvement, substance use services, community outreach, and/or drawing on lived experience.

  • Enjoy working in partnership with others: clients, multi-disciplinary partners (psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, social workers, probation, community partners, etc.) 

  • Digital literacy skills: ​Gmail, Zoom, MS Office, creating PDFs, Google Docs​, Google Drive

  • Excellent verbal and written skills

  • Valid identification, such as Real ID, driver’s license, or passport, required. A​ background check will be conducted.

​TO APPLY

Please email your name, phone number, resume and cover letter to ​Behavioral Health Programs Manager, Melanie Hutchens, at melanie@connectics.org.

Behavioral Health + Garden Specialist

Behavioral Health SPECIALIST Position Details

The Behavioral Health Specialist will work with people who are living with behavioral health conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or substance use, and who are part of a Full Service Partnership Team with Marin County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS). Some individuals may also have co-occurring conditions such as intellectual and developmental disabilities or physical disabilities, and may have lived experience with homelessness or involvement in the justice system.

This is a ​full-time, 3​5–40 h​our per week position, $24-$27/hour DOE. Services will be provided at our garden-based program in Novato, in client homes and in the community.

​BENEFITS

  • The value of these benefits is approximately $1,650/month for full-time employees

  • 100% of health and dental insurance are paid for by ICS (able to add spouse or family member, paid for by employee)

  • Life insurance policy 100% paid for by ICS

  • Commuter stipend up to $105/month, depending on distance of commute

  • $50/month cell phone reimbursement

  • Paid time off each year:

  • Vacation accrual: 7.5 to 20 days, depending on tenure

  • Holidays: 12 days (10 company holidays, 2 you can use at any time)

  • Sick time: 48 hours

  • Bereavement and reproductive loss leave: up to 3 days for each

  • 401k and FSA plan enrollment available

  • Employee Assistance Program available

  • Mileage reimbursement for travel to work sites

​DUTIES

Direct Client Work: In this role the Behavioral Health Specialist will provide ​living ​skills training, counseling, and support in the following areas:

  • Household maintenance​ such as cleaning, laundry

  • Self​-care/health such as grooming/hygiene, diet, nutrition

  • Budgeting and money management skills

  • Developing healthy social connections and relationships

  • Substance recovery support

  • Community integration, school/educational planning, and volunteer work

Therapeutic and Work​-Training Garden: In this role, you may also be providing clients’ support in ​GEM, ICS' therapeutic ​a​nd work-training garden: 

  • Coach and support adults with disabilities in gardening and workplace-related skills

  • Plan and assist with planting, cultivating, and harvesting vegetables and flowers

  • Model and reinforce appropriate behavior, communication, and teamwork

  • Provide feedback and encouragement in a respectful, supportive way

  • Maintain accurate documentation and reports on participant progress

  • Work closely with staff to create a positive, inclusive environment

SmartCare/Medi-Cal Billing: In this role, you will be provided with training to learn SmartCare, the electronic health records (EHR) system used for Medi-Cal documentation and service tracking.  

  • Develop proficiency in writing professional, Medi-Cal-compliant progress notes, ensuring all documentation meets clinical and billing standards set by Marin County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services.

  • Accurately and consistently enter service notes and related documentation into the SmartCare electronic health portal.

  • Collaborate with clinical supervisors and administrative staff to maintain compliance with data entry, billing, and confidentiality protocols as outlined by Medi-Cal and county standards.

Skill Set desired

  • Ability to work with complex behavioral health ​conditions

  • Proven and consistent record of meeting deadlines for reports and progress notes

  • Knowledge of community resources

  • Use of good judgment, responsiveness to ever-changing needs and concerns

  • ​Spanish language fluency is a plus

  • Experience with Medi-Cal billing​, SmartCare ​and/or Peer Certified ​is a plus

​Q​UALIFICATIONS

  • Experience or advanced education working with complex behavioral health conditions. Relevant experience may include case management, individual counseling, benefits navigation, care coordination, support related to justice system involvement, substance use services, community outreach, and/or drawing on lived experience.

  • Enjoy working in partnership with others: clients, multi-disciplinary partners (psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, social workers, probation, community partners, etc.) 

  • Digital literacy skills: ​Gmail, Zoom, MS Office, creating PDFs, Google Docs​, Google Drive

  • Excellent verbal and written skills

  • Valid identification, such as Real ID, driver’s license, or passport, required. A​ background check will be conducted.

​TO APPLY

Please email your name, phone number, resume and cover letter to ​Behavioral Health Programs Manager, Melanie Hutchens, and GEM Program Manager, Sarah Blunt at melanie@connectics.org and sarahb@connectics.org.

Weekend Overnight In-Home Support (can sleep during shift)

Overnight In-Home Support Position Details

Provide assistance around medication, health, hygiene and social supports to individuals with disabilities in their homes in Marin. Overnight staff can sleep during their shifts but need to wake up if any issues arise. 

This job is part time, $17-$20/hr, depending on experience and caseload, plus overtime accrual.  Shifts are approximately 6pm-9am during the weekend.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Part time:

  • Commuter stipend up to $53/month, depending on distance of commute

  • $25/month cell phone reimbursement

  • Paid time off each year:

    • Holidays: up to 10 days based on regularly scheduled work hours, plus 1 day you can use at any time

    • Sick time: 40 hours

    • Bereavement and reproductive loss leave: up to 3 days for each

  • 401k enrollment available

  • Employee Assistance Program available

  • Mileage reimbursement for travel to work sites

DUTIES

  • Begin and end shift with household duties, including light cleaning

  • Provide physical care of client

  • Prepare meals

  • Teach strategies to live as independently as possible

  • Sleep at assigned times, wake up and be alert if there is an emergency

  • Attend staff meetings to discuss current cases and brainstorm creative solutions to challenges

  • Every new hire is assigned an ICS mentor who will show you the ropes of the job during 4-8 meetings. Training sessions with this mentor will be held outside of shifts when you work with clients.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Basic computer literacy, specifically with Gmail and Microsoft Office

  • Excellent verbal and written skills

  • Valid identification, such as Real ID, driver’s license, or passport, required. A

    background check will be conducted.

TO APPLY

Please email your name, phone number, resume and cover letter to SLS High Hours Program Manager, Nicole Sheehan, at nicole@connectics.org.

Weekend Personal Development Navigator

ABOUT YOU

Are you a curious person who is a good listener and has great judgment? You might come from a professional or educational background that is very different from this field, but if you love to connect with a diverse range of people in a dynamic, creative way, then you will thrive at ICS! We’ll provide you with on-the-job training every step of the way.

ABOUT THE JOB

Personal Development Navigators provide one-on-one guidance to individuals with disabilities as they work towards their personal goals and overall independence. Activities can range from teaching cooking skills to a young adult who lives with their parents, to providing conflict resolution between roommates, to motivating a person towards their exercise goals by going on hikes. 

This job is part time, $20-25/hr depending on experience and caseload.  Shifts vary between 9am-7pm during the weekend at locations throughout Marin.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Part time:

  • Commuter stipend up to $53/month, depending on distance of commute

  • $25/month cell phone reimbursement

  • Paid time off each year:

    • Holidays: up to 10 days based on regularly scheduled work hours, plus 1 day you can use at any time

    • Sick time: 40 hours

    • Bereavement and reproductive loss leave: up to 3 days for each

  • 401k enrollment available

  • Employee Assistance Program available

  • Mileage reimbursement for travel to work sites

DUTIES

  • Partner with clients as they work towards their goals, such as transportation, domestic skills, socialization, financial skills, personal health and hygiene

  • Keep detailed progress notes after each session and update the client's file on the computer

  • Complete and submit all forms on time

  • Attend case conferences with clients, families and other agencies

  • Attend staff meetings to discuss current cases and brainstorm creative solutions to challenges

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Basic computer literacy, specifically with Gmail and Microsoft Office

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Valid identification, such as Real ID, driver’s license, or passport, required. A

    background check will be conducted.

TO APPLY

Please email your name, phone number, resume and cover letter to Supported Living Programs Director, Kathy Roshan Moreno, at kathy@connectics.org

Personal Development Navigator

ABOUT YOU

Are you a curious person who is a good listener and has great judgment? You might come from a professional or educational background that is very different from this field, but if you love to connect with a diverse range of people in a dynamic, creative way, then you will thrive at ICS! We’ll provide you with on-the-job training every step of the way.

ABOUT THE JOB

Personal Development Navigators provide one-on-one guidance to individuals with disabilities as they work towards their personal goals and overall independence. Activities can range from teaching cooking skills to a young adult who lives with their parents, to providing conflict resolution between roommates, to motivating a person towards their exercise goals by going on hikes. 

This job can be part time or full time, $20-25/hr depending on experience and caseload.  Shifts vary between 9am-7pm at locations throughout Marin. Weekend and weekday shifts are available.  

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Full time:

  • The value of these benefits is approximately $1,650/month for full-time employees

  • 100% of health and dental insurance are paid for by ICS (able to add spouse or family member, paid for by employee)

  • Life insurance policy 100% paid for by ICS

  • Commuter stipend up to $105/month, depending on distance of commute

  • $50/month cell phone reimbursement

  • Paid time off each year:

    • Vacation accrual: 7.5 to 20 days, depending on tenure

    • Holidays: 12 days (10 company holidays, 2 you can use at any time)

    • Sick time: 48 hours

    • Bereavement and reproductive loss leave: up to 3 days for each

  • 401k and FSA plan enrollment available

  • Employee Assistance Program available

  • Mileage reimbursement for travel to work sites

Part time:

  • Commuter stipend up to $53/month, depending on distance of commute

  • $25/month cell phone reimbursement

  • Paid time off each year:

    • Holidays: up to 10 days based on regularly scheduled work hours, plus 1 day you can use at any time

    • Sick time: 40 hours

    • Bereavement and reproductive loss leave: up to 3 days for each

  • 401k enrollment available

  • Employee Assistance Program available

  • Mileage reimbursement for travel to work sites

DUTIES

  • Partner with clients as they work towards their goals, such as transportation, domestic skills, socialization, financial skills, personal health and hygiene

  • Keep detailed progress notes after each session and update the client's file on the computer

  • Complete and submit all forms on time

  • Attend case conferences with clients, families and other agencies

  • Attend staff meetings to discuss current cases and brainstorm creative solutions to challenges

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Basic computer literacy, specifically with Gmail and Microsoft Office

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Valid identification, such as Real ID, driver’s license, or passport, required. A

    background check will be conducted.

TO APPLY

Please email your name, phone number, resume and cover letter to Supported Living Programs Director, Kathy Roshan Moreno, at kathy@connectics.org