Karla Candelario

The Home Visitor, part of the Great Beginnings Department, works mainly in CALM’s Home Visitation Program. This role partners with families in natural environments to provide education and support for parents with children from prenatal to age three, aiming to strengthen parent-child bonds and promote healthy development. The Home Visitor also helps families build skills, encourage positive parenting, deliver case management, and connect to resources. This broader approach aims to assist families in accessing natural support systems and community resources to enhance overall family well-being.

• Provide psychoeducation and parenting support to bolster protective factors and mitigate the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences.
• Model parent-child activities that promote healthy attachment and bonding to foster optimal child development.
• Partnered with families to establish trusting relationships and maintain ongoing contact, fostering a supportive environment for growth.
• Implement evidence-based curricula and evidence-based interventions with fidelity.
• Provide developmentally appropriate and culturally responsive health education, coaching, resource navigation, and support to families with
• Conduct timely pre‑admission screenings, complete intake tasks, enter information into the Electronic Health Record (EHR), and coordinate with program and Quality Assurance teams to ensure a smooth intake process
• Facilitated strength-based, family-led plan development and goal setting, empowering families to achieve their desired outcomes.
• Coordinated with partner agencies to serve as a liaison, connecting families to critical resources such as housing, food assistance, and healthcare, enhancing family stability.
• Maintain clinical productivity standards, and complete all documentation in a timely manner, according to agency policy.
• Demonstrate strong computer proficiency, including effective use of Microsoft Office, web-based systems, telehealth platforms, and the ability to adapt quickly to new software and technologies.
• Travel to client homes and community locations in Santa Barbara County to conduct in-home visits and related services, including multiple visits per day on a time-sensitive schedule.
• Participate in community education and outreach activities.
• Participate in individual supervision and willingness to build reflective capacity.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education with mental health experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant work and/or lived experience with a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with children and families in community health, case management, early care and education, and/or doula support preferred.

Qualifications:

• Strong commitment to CALM’s mission, vision, and strategic plan
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Must have respect for confidentiality; ability to work with discretion and integrity
• Proven skills in problem-solving and decision-making with good judgment
• Able to work independently and as a team member
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively collaborate in a positive manner
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. Able to prioritize competing responsibilities, with effective time management skills
• Flexibility to accommodate evening appointments as needed
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required
• Reliable transportation to travel throughout Santa Barbara County to conduct in-home visits and related community outreach events
• Because driving is an essential job function, must maintain a valid California driver’s license, have a driving record acceptable to CALM’s insurance carrier, and provide proof of current auto insurance in accordance with California law.
• Business-related mileage and travel expenses are reimbursed in accordance with agency policy.
• Must successfully complete background check requirements, including DOJ clearance

The administrative assistant supported office operations, staff, and programs that serve children and families.

• Provided administrative and clerical support to maintain efficient daily office operations within a nonprofit organization serving children and families.
• Answered incoming phone calls, responded to inquiries, greeted visitors, and directed families to appropriate staff and services to enhance client experience.
• Maintained accurate, confidential records and organized program-related documentation to support efficient data management.
• Assisted with preparing forms, reports, correspondence, and other administrative materials.
• Supported staff with scheduling, filing, document preparation.
• Connected families with appropriate resources and services by providing program information and directing inquiries to ensure access to necessary support.
• Maintained organized filing systems and assisted with office supply inventory and general office needs.

• High school diploma or GED required; additional education in business administration, office management, or a related field is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Human Resources Administrative assistant with employee onboarding and new-hire paperwork. Maintain and organize employee files and personnel documents.

• Welcome job applicants and provide application instructions.
• Schedule interviews and coordinate candidate visits.
• Respond to basic employee questions and direct HR inquiries to the appropriate staff.
• Assist employees with forms related to employment, benefits, and other HR processes.
• Updated employee information in HR systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Managed HR document preparation, scanning, copying, and filing for streamlined recordkeeping.
• Assist HR staff with processing applications and organizing recruitment documents.
• Organized timesheets and attendance records to support payroll processing.
• Support the accurate processing of employee documentation.
• Assist with preparing reports, spreadsheets, and correspondence.
• Follow company policies and procedures for document handling and recordkeeping.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling employee records and sensitive information.
• Protect confidential employee and company information.