20 Best jobs in Santa Cruz, CA (Hiring Now!)

ADVOCATE II
Community Bridges —Santa Cruz, CA
Works with clients to assess their strengths and needs, helps them to develop goals, and then supports and follows-up on their progress.
$20.54 - $21.18 an hour
Warehouse Associate
SelectStaffing —Santa Cruz, CA
Walking about 10 to 11 miles a day, pushing a cart, using an RF scanner going from location to location, scanning/picking the product, then taking the order to…
$17 an hour
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Sheriff's Records Clerk
County of Santa Cruz —Santa Cruz, CA
Incumbents perform a variety of clerical duties relating to the booking in and the releasing of inmates; maintains inmate files and records including court…
$4,869 - $6,157 a month
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Early Intervention Specialist
Thrive Therapy & Social Center —Santa Cruz County, CA
Reliable means of transportation with proof of auto insurance and Driver’s license. S Child Development, Psychology and/or related field.
$24 - $30 an hour
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Entry Level, Full Time Field Representative
CADC LLC —Scotts Valley, CA
A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and the ability to relocate as needed. Applicants must possess reliable transportation, a valid driver’s…
$18 an hour
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Dental Assistant
John A Stevens DDS Inc. —Scotts Valley, CA
Xray license and current BLS certification preferred. Assist Dentist in four handed general dentistry and Hygienists in administering patient care.
$23.86 - $24.78 an hour
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Thrift Store Associate
Grey Bears —Santa Cruz, CA
Operate cash register and handle cash transactions accurately. Demonstrate product knowledge and answer customer inquiries. Sort and price items for sale.
$18 - $20 an hour
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Case Manager/Facilitator
Harbor Supported Living Services —Santa Cruz, CA
Valid California driver's license with proper insurance. At least two years of experience in a supported living, independent living, or other person centered…
From $66,500 a year
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Administrative Assistant II/Counselor I
INTERIM INC. —Marina, CA
The Admin Assistant II/CI will assist with all administrative aspects of the program, to include but not limited to managing referral, data entry, developing…
$23.22 - $31.03 an hour
Behavioral Support Specialist Level 2
BalanceSCC —Santa Cruz, CA
Current CPR certification (can be completed through BalanceSCC training). Adapt general classroom materials and curriculum to meet the individual needs of…
$21.50 - $24.00 an hour
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Registered Veterinary Technician
Adobe Animal Hospital - Los Gatos —Los Gatos, CA
Valid California RVT license and in good standing. Able to help direct the workflow and accurately and efficiently provide advice to owners in person or over…
$21.75 - $37.25 an hour
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Assistant FOH Manager
Costanoa Lodge & Resort —Pescadero, CA
\*\*Responsibilities:\*\* - Manage all front-of-house staff, including servers, hosts, and bartenders - Ensure exceptional customer service and guest…
$23 - $24 an hour
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Contracts and Purchasing Manager
SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT —Santa Cruz, CA
A valid Class C driver license and safe driving record is required at the time of application. A valid Class C State driver license is required at the time of…
$46.82 - $59.76 an hour
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Eyecare - Front Office
Online Technical Services —Santa Cruz, CA
Duties such as: Meet/greet, phones, registering patients, patient insurance verification, appointment setting. Medical experience is a big plus.
$17 - $19 an hour
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PROGRAM ASSISTANT II (On-Call)
Community Bridges —Watsonville, CA
Must hold a current CPR certification and First Aid. Assists activity staff to develop new or to modify current activities; assist in planning of parties and…
$19.06 an hour
Receptionist
Shadowbrook Restaurant —Capitola, CA
Employment type: 10-50 hours per week. Ability to be a team member of diverse personalities and positions using excellent.
Estimated: $34.1K - $43.1K a year
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Staff Geologist
C2Earth, Inc. —San Jose, CA
Conduct field investigations and data analysis to identify geologic hazards. As a Staff Geologist, you will play an integral part in our comprehensive approach…
$70,000 - $100,000 a year
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PROGRAM AIDE
Community Bridges —Santa Cruz, CA
Maintains an environment that fosters healthy emotional, social, cognitive and physical growth. Cleans and maintains childcare equipment, such as toys, art…
$19.06 an hour
Server/Cashier
Sweet Pea's Cafe —Capitola, CA
Interact with customers in an efficient and courteous manner*. Maintain clean and sanitized work area*. Correctly follow all health, safety, and sanitation…
$17 - $20 an hour
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Mental Health Specialist I/II
Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County —Santa Cruz, CA
Current California driver’s license, clean driving record, and car insurance required. Assists participants in identifying and addressing barriers to recovery,…
$22.26 - $23.86 an hour
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ADVOCATE II

Community Bridges - Santa Cruz, CA

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Job Details

$20.54 - $21.18 an hour

Qualifications

Nutrition
Bilingual
Spanish
Bachelor of Science
English
Driver's License
Bachelor's degree
Associate's degree

Full Job Description

Community Bridges envisions a thriving community where every person has the opportunity to unleash their full potential.Our family of ten programs delivers essential services, provides equitable access to resources, and advocates for health and dignity across every stage of life.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Under general supervision by the Program Manager, the Advocate II provides a combination of direct human services and referrals to community members in need. The incumbent collaborates with program staff, delivers education and support to clients, collects data, and performs other duties as required to provide clients with access to resources that offer stability and hope for the future.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Direct Client Services:

In rotation with other staff, greets clients over the phone and in person, assesses their needs, and provides them with information and/or referral to any relevant services; maintains a database of current community resources and services.
Helps clients obtain, complete, and submit applications and forms for a variety of services, including housing, health insurance, education, employment, and others.
Provides immediate, short-term assistance to clients in crisis.
Works with clients to assess their strengths and needs, helps them to develop goals, and then supports and follows-up on their progress.
Educates clients in a variety of life skills, including nutrition, parenting, and interpersonal communication; coordinates and leads support groups and classes.
In collaboration with other staff, sets up and assists with the Center’s food distribution.
May transport clients as needed.
Serves as a State Mandated Reporter for vulnerable populations.

Data Entry and Administrative Support:

Assists in the preparation of reports.
Collects, organizes, and records data about clients and services; enters data into a centralized system, and complies with the reporting requirements of all funders.
Plans, coordinates, and implements community events hosted by the Center.
Performs outreach to raise program visibility in the communityrepresents the program at events, distributes informational material, and maintains contact with other relevant organizations and government bodies.

Professional Conduct:

Completes all training requirements, including maintaining any accreditation, as required by Community Bridges and its funders; engages in ongoing training and development to ensure effective programming.
Attends all required staff meetings.
Communicates and works effectively and respectfully with people from different racial, ethnic and cultural groups and from different backgrounds and lifestyles; demonstrates a knowledge of and sensitivity to their needs. Will work with specialized populations that may include the homeless, foster families, youth on probation, and others.
Develops and maintains positive community relationships with clients, coworkers, supervisors, partners, stakeholders, and the public.
Assists in the training of new staff, interns, and volunteers through job shadowing.
In accordance with the Community Bridges Customer Service Plan, provides excellent customer service to clients, colleagues, and the public.
Performs other duties as assigned.
May be required to work at other Family Resource Collective sites as needed.

Job descriptions are intended to be illustrative only; they are not designed to be restrictive or to define each and every assigned duty and responsibility. In an organization of this nature, each employee is expected to perform such duties as necessary to fulfill the stated goals of the agency.

We screen all applicants, require background checks on final candidates* consistent with funding regulation requirements and are a Drug-Free Work Place.*

UNION:
The Advocate II position is represented by the SEIU bargaining unit.
OTHER JOB DETAILS:

This is a FLSA non-exempt position.
This position is eligible for a $.40/$.10 per hour bilingual/biliterate differential after passing a test administered by the HR Department.
Hours are most commonly Monday-Friday, between 9AM-5PM, however, occasional weekend and evening work may be required.
Regular on-site attendance is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:

Interactive education and training techniques;
Standard office practices and procedures, including filing, record keeping and gathering of detailed information;
Social service programs and other community resources, as well as their eligibility and enrollment requirements;
The particular challenges facing at-risk populations and best practices for helping them overcome those challenges; and
Effective outreach and marketing principles and practices.

Ability to:

Manage competing priorities;
Maintain organized, accurate information and records;
Communicate effectively with diverse populations;
Work independently and with a team;
Use a computer, including word processing, email, and data management programs, as well as other ancillary office equipment;
Recognize confidential information and maintain it appropriately; and
Identify strengths and underlying needs in individuals, families, and communities.

OTHER REQUIRMENTS:

An AA/AS degree or higher in Psychology, Sociology, Community Studies or a related field required; BA/BS preferred.
At least 2 years of experience in the human service or a related field preferred.
Must be able to work at a computer for full workdays; some routine lifting and reaching required.
Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
Must have a valid CA Driver’s License, have access to drive a motor vehicle incidental to the performance of the work, and be insured.
Must pass a criminal background check and maintain a clean record.
Advocates who transport clients must pass a pre-employment drug screen and comply with periodic testing for drug use and alcohol misuse.
Bilingual English/Spanish required, biliterate strongly preferred.
Triple P Certification preferred.

Pay: $20.54 - $21.18 per hour

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jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

ADVOCATE II

Warehouse Associate

Sheriff's Records Clerk

Early Intervention Specialist

Entry Level, Full Time Field Representative

Dental Assistant

Thrift Store Associate

Case Manager/Facilitator

Administrative Assistant II/Counselor I

Behavioral Support Specialist Level 2

Registered Veterinary Technician

Assistant FOH Manager

Contracts and Purchasing Manager

Eyecare - Front Office

PROGRAM ASSISTANT II (On-Call)

Receptionist

Staff Geologist

PROGRAM AIDE

Server/Cashier

Mental Health Specialist I/II

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