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At Wayfinder Family Services , we understand the unique challenges facing some of our state’s most vulnerable children, youth and adults. Those with disabilities, those without a home of their own, those who have been abused and many, many more. We answer the call for them. We believe in the amazing potential in, and for, each and every one of them. And, together, we find a way to turn that potential into reality.       Program and Role Summary: Our statewide Foster Care and Adoption programs match children and youth who have been displaced from their homes due to abuse or neglect with families that can provide safe, caring homes. Wayfinder recruits, trains and certifies resource (foster) families, some of whom ultimately adopt the children they foster. We emphasize a child achieving permanency, which can be reunification with birth parents, living with relatives, adoption or guardianship.   The primary focus of the Social Worker II  is to be...

At Wayfinder Family Services , we understand the unique challenges facing some of our state’s most vulnerable children, youth and adults. Those with disabilities, those without a home of their own, those who have been abused and many, many more. We answer the call for them. We believe in the amazing potential in, and for, each and every one of them. And, together, we find a way to turn that potential into reality.     Program and Role Summary Wayfinder’s Hatlen Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, founded in 1972 by visionary Phil Hatlen in San Pablo, California, revolutionized education for individuals with visual impairments. As the first transition program of its kind in the United States, it set the gold standard for fostering independence and remains the only program of its kind in the nation. The Hatlen Center is recognized as a pioneer in the field of visual impairment education and continues to stand alone in its unique approach to...

At Wayfinder Family Services , we understand the unique challenges facing some of our state’s most vulnerable children, youth and adults. Those with disabilities, those without a home of their own, those who have been abused and many, many more. We answer the call for them. We believe in the amazing potential in, and for, each and every one of them. And, together, we find a way to turn that potential into reality.     Program and Role Summary Wayfinder’s Hatlen Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, founded in 1972 by visionary Phil Hatlen in San Pablo, California, revolutionized education for individuals with visual impairments. As the first transition program of its kind in the United States, it set the gold standard for fostering independence and remains the only program of its kind in the nation. The Hatlen Center is recognized as a pioneer in the field of visual impairment education and continues to stand alone in its unique approach to...

At Wayfinder Family Services , we understand the unique challenges facing some of our state’s most vulnerable children, youth and adults. Those with disabilities, those without a home of their own, those who have been abused and many, many more. We answer the call for them. We believe in the amazing potential in, and for, each and every one of them. And, together, we find a way to turn that potential into reality.     Program and Role Summary: Wayfinder’s  Specialty Mental Health Program  offers therapy to children, youth, adults and families in the program. Our mental health care in the community is focused on preventative services to build resilient individuals and families.  The primary focus of the Clinical Program Manage r is clinical services provided in the outpatient mental health clinic/specialty mental health service program. This involves the administrative and supervision of assigned Therapists, Child and Family Specialists, and support...

Description At Wayfinder Family Services , we understand the unique challenges facing some of our state’s most vulnerable children, youth and adults. Those with disabilities, those without a home of their own, those who have been abused and many, many more. We answer the call for them. We believe in the amazing potential in, and for, each and every one of them. And, together, we find a way to turn that potential into reality.     Program and Role Summary As an Certified Occupational Therapist   Assistant , you will serve children from birth to three years old during their most formative years. You will support daily living skills, movement, sensory processing, play, and participation, not in a clinic, but in the places where life actually happens - the child’s homes. During the earliest, most critical years of development, we help children build foundational skills that shape a lifetime of learning and independence. But this work isn’t just...

Description At Wayfinder Family Services , we understand the unique challenges facing some of our state’s most vulnerable children, youth and adults. Those with disabilities, those without a home of their own, those who have been abused and many, many more. We answer the call for them. We believe in the amazing potential in, and for, each and every one of them. And, together, we find a way to turn that potential into reality.     Program and Role Summary Wayfinder’s Special Education School offers children and youth, ages 5 to 22, who are visually impaired or have moderate-to-severe disabilities a safe, positive environment for learning and growth. In the least restrictive environment in our state-certified, non-public school, teachers develop students’ communication, mobility and functional skills to increase their independence. The primary focus on the Instructional Aide is to provide direct care for blind, visually impaired and...

License and Certification:  Requires possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license. Special  Requirements: Prior to appointment, candidate must successfully meet the requirements of a San Francisco Sheriff’s Department administered background investigation. Additionally, appointees to positions in this class are required to successfully complete the course requirements of a State Certified Peace Officers Standards and Training Academy, a State Certified Basic Jail Training course and the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department Training Program. Example of Duties: Supervises prisoners and maintains order in county jails; checks windows, doors and gates. Receives, searches and performs complete inspection of prisoners; collects and inspects personal articles, clothing and money, and issues receipts to prisoners; issues jail clothing and bedding; supervises prisoner work crews in culinary, laundry, janitorial, stock handling, garbage, farm and other...

Patrols a designated area in a radio vehicle or on foot to protect life and property to deter crime. Responds to suspicious activities and answers emergency calls for services. Enforces District, city, county or state and federal laws and ordinances. Assists in settling disputes, calming angry patrons and providing crowd direction and control. Makes presentations to community and employee groups regarding personal safety and criminal activities Secures information from the parties at an incident scene and collects, documents and prepares evidence for court. Prepares affidavits for arrest and/or search warrants, files criminal complaints and coordinates investigative activities with other law enforcement agencies. Transports prisoners to booking facilities and processes them. Maintains accurate records and writes incident and crime reports. Works with investigative and legal personnel and presents testimony in court.  Enforces traffic and...