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Why Work at Family Paths?


Family Paths is a non-profit agency that has provided mental health and support services to strengthen families and prevent child abuse since 1972. Family Paths offers an excellent benefits package and wonderful perks (see sidebar below). We are an agency that is actively engaged in multicultural organizational development that respects and values the diversity of the communities we serve and the staff who work here. Family Paths serves all of Alameda County and is based in Oakland with an office in Hayward.

Family Paths is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 & older), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), disability (mental and physical, incl. HIV and AIDS), marital status, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, national origin, race, sex, gender, gender identity and gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable laws.

  • Flexible work schedules
  • Fully paid medical and dental insurance for FT employees
  • 20 days of PTO (increasing with tenure), plus 9 Holidays and 2 Float Holidays annually
  • Dec 25-Jan 1 is holiday time off for all staff.
  • 5 days of paid Educational Leave annually
  • 5% pay differential for Bilingual Spanish-speaking staff (in qualifying positions)
  • Annual financial contribution towards professional development activities
  • Annual holiday party and staff appreciation events
  • Internal growth opportunities

WE ALSO OFFER:

For Clinicians ~

  • Robust clinical training program with experts in the field and free CEUs
  • Early Childhood Mental Health (ECMH) – Access to training and specialized supervision for those interested in pursuing a specialty in ECMH clinical practice
  • Individual supervision in Spanish available
  • Access to a dedicated, individual clinical supervisor
  • Salary increase for clinicians upon licensure
  • Significant onboarding support and training

And access to participate in ~

FAMILY PATHS ADVISORY COUNCIL

The Family Paths Advisory Council (FPAC) aims to create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, and advises the agency on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Trauma Informed Practice, in support of celebrating, valuing, and enhancing a culture of belonging that we strive for in the workplace and community.​ FPAC engages all staff in the process of moving Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives forward, with a Trauma Informed lens and to advise on policies and practices that support equity and belonging for all employees.​

READ FAMILY PATHS GROUP AGREEMENTS


CURRENT JOB OPENINGS:

Offices are located in Hayward and Oakland with a hybrid working option to be discussed with manager upon hire.

Our staff answers “What brought you to this work?”

Volunteer Opportunities

Interested in becoming a volunteer on our Parenting Stress Helpline? – Click HERE for more information and click HERE to apply.

Interested in becoming a Clinical Intern? – Click HERE for more information.

Interested in becoming a general admin or development volunteer? – Click HERE for more information.