Jobs

Children’s Health Council (CHC) supports workforce diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and believe in treating each employee and applicant for employment fairly and with dignity. We will provide employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, color, creed, national origin, gender, orientation, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, veterans’ status or any other classification protected by employment discrimination laws. When necessary, CHC also makes reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities in accordance with individual needs, business realities and applicable laws.

CHC participates in E-Verify, an internet-based system that allows companies to verify the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. The program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration.

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Children’s Health Council will provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, political belief or activity, or status as a veteran.

Manager of Advancement Operations

The Manager of Advancement Operations is responsible for managing the logistics for the Advancement office’s programs at Children’s Health Council (CHC).  He/She is responsible for managing all events produced through the Advancement Office at CHC.  He/She is responsible for managing the Parent Education series, working with clinical leaders and the Communications Manager to develop each semester’s content and for managing the event logistics of the Parent Education series.  He/She coordinates CHC’s offsite Speaker’s Bureau Program.  He/She provides direction to the Communications and Marketing Associate for his/her administrative role in the Parent Education and Speaker’s Bureau Series.  He/She provides direction to the Advancement Associate for his/her role in Advancement office management.  He/She is responsible for managing the agency’s internal and external volunteer program.  He/She is responsible for maintaining relationships with our partner agencies for co-sponsored events.  He/She offers assistance for selected non-Advancement related CHC events, meetings, and programs.  He/She serves as primary liaison to the CHC Board Outreach Committee and CHC Board Events Committee.  He/She is the primary liaison to the CHC Auxiliary and their Bargain Box retail store operation.

This position requires a Bachelor level degree, demonstrated understanding of and commitment to a non-profit setting, willingness to take on a wide variety of tasks, demonstrated successful event management, demonstrated ability to effectively manage and motivate volunteers and experience in management of employees and experience with staff delegation.  The candidate selected will have the ability to successfully multi-task on complex events and to positively organize, manage, and motivate volunteers.  Must have excellent written and oral communication skills and strong project management and organizational skills.

To apply for an open position at Children’s Health Council, please fax your resume and cover letter to Human Resources at 650.688.3676 or e-mail: jobs@chconline.org.

Therapist (Bilingual Strongly Preferred)

Children’s Health Council (CHC) is growing, and we are eager to expand our staff by adding a licensed, bilingual MFT/MSW Therapist to our team. Our therapists are responsible for assisting families who are seeking help from CHC in the most caring and supportive manner. Of particular importance to us is recruiting a clinician to do group, individual and family work at our clinic in Palo Alto and in the community (schools, home, etc.). Fluency in Spanish is strongly preferred. Opportunities are available for full or part time work. At this time, we are only able to consider fully licensed candidates.

The ideal candidate is:

  • A therapist with a master’s degree and current CA licensure as LCSW or MFT (licensed psychologist also considered)
  • Experienced in working with young children and children with autism
  • Experienced in working with kids with diagnoses such as ADHD, OCD, ODD, Depression, Anxiety and Autism Spectrum Disorders who have challenges with social skills, emotional regulation, self expression, attention and/or organization.
  • Able to and proficient in developing strategies with clients, teachers and families to teach alternative replacement behaviors/coping strategies that meet the same function as the behaviors that are interfering with their functioning.
  • Sensitive, warm and collaborative with parents and other professionals
  • Trained in behavioral analysis (preferred but not required)
  • Focused on making sure the parent is part of the treatment team
  • Uses evidence based practices
  • Comfortable giving presentations to parents and other professionals
  • Bilingual/bicultural
  • Able to provide own transportation (required)

CHC provides a team-like work environment with the following benefits:

  • Flexible work schedule
  • Medical benefits for full-time employees
  • Malpractice insurance for all clinicians
  • Clinical consultations and collaboration with colleagues of various disciplines
  • Computers and technical support
  • Furniture, rooms with one-way mirrors, toys and office supplies
  • Storage of medical records
  • Reimbursement for mileage and expenses

To apply for an open position at Children’s Health Council, please fax your resume and cover letter to Human Resources at 650.688.3676 or e-mail: jobs@chconline.org.