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California is one of the strongest states for F-1 OPT sponsorship, with demand concentrated in tech, engineering, biotech, and finance across the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Sacramento. The state's employer density and innovation economy make it a top destination for OPT holders across nearly every STEM field.
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Title: Evaluator
Department/Division: Social Services - Mobile Crisis Response Team/988
Status: Full-Time
Salary: Hourly/ DOE
Supervisor: Program Manager
Subordinates: None
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Evaluator is responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing all evaluation, performance measurement, data collection, continuous quality improvement (CQI), and reporting activities for the Tribal 988 Project. The Evaluator ensures compliance with SAMHSA evaluation requirements by monitoring project performance, collecting and analyzing data, evaluating participant and program outcomes, measuring referral effectiveness, and preparing required federal, Tribal, and grant reports. The Evaluator works collaboratively with project staff and community partners to strengthen program effectiveness, improve service delivery, support data-driven decision-making, and ensure successful implementation of project goals and objectives.
Job Duties And Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and oversee the project's evaluation and performance measurement plan.
- Design and maintain data collection systems to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
- Collect, analyze, interpret, and report project performance measures, participant outcomes, referral outcomes, and Tribal 988 utilization data.
- Monitor project implementation and evaluate progress toward grant goals, objectives, and performance indicators.
- Lead Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities by identifying trends, service gaps, and opportunities for program improvement.
- Coordinate all required SAMHSA performance reporting and participate in national cross-site evaluation activities as required.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual, and final evaluation reports for Tribal leadership and funding agencies.
- Develop dashboards, performance summaries, and data reports to support project management and decision-making.
- Evaluate behavioral health service utilization, referral pathways, warm handoffs, continuity of care, workforce development activities, and partnership effectiveness.
- Conduct quality assurance reviews of program documentation, reporting processes, and data integrity.
- Collaborate with the Program Manager, Project Director, behavioral health staff, community partners, schools, healthcare organizations, first responders, and California 988 partners to improve project outcomes and service delivery.
- Provide technical assistance and training to project staff regarding data collection, documentation standards, and evaluation procedures.
- Participate in grant monitoring visits, audits, technical assistance meetings, and evaluation activities.
- Present evaluation findings and recommendations to project leadership, Tribal administration, and community partners.
- Maintain confidentiality of participant and program information in accordance with HIPAA, Tribal policies, and federal regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Manager.
Knowledge, Skills, Certifications And Abilities
- Knowledge of program evaluation methodologies, research principles, and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI).
- Knowledge of SAMHSA performance measures, federal reporting requirements, and behavioral health program evaluation.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and present quantitative and qualitative data.
- Experience preparing evaluation reports, performance summaries, and outcome analyses.
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, databases, and electronic data management systems.
- Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and community partners.
- Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting reporting deadlines.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
- Endorsement and support of Tribal values, culture, and philosophy.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Public Health, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Public Administration, Statistics, Research, Evaluation, Epidemiology, or a closely related field preferred.
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field with program evaluation, quality improvement, research, or federal grant experience preferred.
- An equivalent combination of education, training, and progressively responsible experience in program evaluation, behavioral health, public health, research, quality improvement, data analysis, or federal grant management may be substituted for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in program evaluation, research, quality improvement, data analysis, or federal grant evaluation.
- Experience evaluating behavioral health, public health, healthcare, social services, or Tribal programs preferred.
- Experience with SAMHSA, HHS, HRSA, CDC, DOJ, or other federally funded grant programs preferred.
- Experience with data collection systems, performance measurement, continuous quality improvement (CQI), and federal reporting requirements preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, and experience with electronic databases and reporting systems preferred.
- Must successfully pass pre-employment and random drug testing during employment.
- Must acknowledge and agree to maintain a drug-free workplace (including marijuana).
- Must successfully pass a background investigation.
- Must acknowledge and agree to maintain a Drug-Free workplace as a condition of employment with the Pala Band of Mission Indians. Must pass pre-employment and random drug testing during employment. A DMV print out and background check will be required.
- Must successfully pass a Fingerprint-based background check of potential employees, volunteers, and contractors pursuant to Public Law 101-630 - Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act.
- Must possess a valid California Driver's License and maintain a clean driving record.
- Indian Preference will apply in accordance with the Pala Band of Mission Indians Employment Preference Policy.
Other Requirements
All employees are expected to follow the Tribal Employee Handbook of the Pala Band of Mission Indians and must adhere to any additional applicable addendums.
How To Apply
PLEASE SUBMIT A RESUME AND APPLICATION TO:
Pala Band of Mission Indians
Human Resources Department
PMB#50
35008 Pala Temecula Road
Pala, CA 92059
Email hr@palatribe.com or lbryant@palatribe.com
Fax: 1-760-888-1980
Job Description
Title: Evaluator
Department/Division: Social Services - Mobile Crisis Response Team/988
Status: Full-Time
Salary: Hourly/ DOE
Supervisor: Program Manager
Subordinates: None
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Evaluator is responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing all evaluation, performance measurement, data collection, continuous quality improvement (CQI), and reporting activities for the Tribal 988 Project. The Evaluator ensures compliance with SAMHSA evaluation requirements by monitoring project performance, collecting and analyzing data, evaluating participant and program outcomes, measuring referral effectiveness, and preparing required federal, Tribal, and grant reports. The Evaluator works collaboratively with project staff and community partners to strengthen program effectiveness, improve service delivery, support data-driven decision-making, and ensure successful implementation of project goals and objectives.
Job Duties And Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and oversee the project's evaluation and performance measurement plan.
- Design and maintain data collection systems to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
- Collect, analyze, interpret, and report project performance measures, participant outcomes, referral outcomes, and Tribal 988 utilization data.
- Monitor project implementation and evaluate progress toward grant goals, objectives, and performance indicators.
- Lead Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities by identifying trends, service gaps, and opportunities for program improvement.
- Coordinate all required SAMHSA performance reporting and participate in national cross-site evaluation activities as required.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual, and final evaluation reports for Tribal leadership and funding agencies.
- Develop dashboards, performance summaries, and data reports to support project management and decision-making.
- Evaluate behavioral health service utilization, referral pathways, warm handoffs, continuity of care, workforce development activities, and partnership effectiveness.
- Conduct quality assurance reviews of program documentation, reporting processes, and data integrity.
- Collaborate with the Program Manager, Project Director, behavioral health staff, community partners, schools, healthcare organizations, first responders, and California 988 partners to improve project outcomes and service delivery.
- Provide technical assistance and training to project staff regarding data collection, documentation standards, and evaluation procedures.
- Participate in grant monitoring visits, audits, technical assistance meetings, and evaluation activities.
- Present evaluation findings and recommendations to project leadership, Tribal administration, and community partners.
- Maintain confidentiality of participant and program information in accordance with HIPAA, Tribal policies, and federal regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Manager.
Knowledge, Skills, Certifications And Abilities
- Knowledge of program evaluation methodologies, research principles, and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI).
- Knowledge of SAMHSA performance measures, federal reporting requirements, and behavioral health program evaluation.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and present quantitative and qualitative data.
- Experience preparing evaluation reports, performance summaries, and outcome analyses.
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, databases, and electronic data management systems.
- Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and community partners.
- Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting reporting deadlines.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
- Endorsement and support of Tribal values, culture, and philosophy.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Public Health, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Public Administration, Statistics, Research, Evaluation, Epidemiology, or a closely related field preferred.
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field with program evaluation, quality improvement, research, or federal grant experience preferred.
- An equivalent combination of education, training, and progressively responsible experience in program evaluation, behavioral health, public health, research, quality improvement, data analysis, or federal grant management may be substituted for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in program evaluation, research, quality improvement, data analysis, or federal grant evaluation.
- Experience evaluating behavioral health, public health, healthcare, social services, or Tribal programs preferred.
- Experience with SAMHSA, HHS, HRSA, CDC, DOJ, or other federally funded grant programs preferred.
- Experience with data collection systems, performance measurement, continuous quality improvement (CQI), and federal reporting requirements preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, and experience with electronic databases and reporting systems preferred.
- Must successfully pass pre-employment and random drug testing during employment.
- Must acknowledge and agree to maintain a drug-free workplace (including marijuana).
- Must successfully pass a background investigation.
- Must acknowledge and agree to maintain a Drug-Free workplace as a condition of employment with the Pala Band of Mission Indians. Must pass pre-employment and random drug testing during employment. A DMV print out and background check will be required.
- Must successfully pass a Fingerprint-based background check of potential employees, volunteers, and contractors pursuant to Public Law 101-630 - Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act.
- Must possess a valid California Driver's License and maintain a clean driving record.
- Indian Preference will apply in accordance with the Pala Band of Mission Indians Employment Preference Policy.
Other Requirements
All employees are expected to follow the Tribal Employee Handbook of the Pala Band of Mission Indians and must adhere to any additional applicable addendums.
How To Apply
PLEASE SUBMIT A RESUME AND APPLICATION TO:
Pala Band of Mission Indians
Human Resources Department
PMB#50
35008 Pala Temecula Road
Pala, CA 92059
Email hr@palatribe.com or lbryant@palatribe.com
Fax: 1-760-888-1980
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Tips for Finding OPT Jobs in California
Target STEM-designated programs first
Roles in software engineering, data science, electrical engineering, and life sciences qualify for 24-month STEM OPT extensions. Prioritizing these fields in California gives you a longer runway to secure H-1B sponsorship after your initial 12-month OPT period.
Focus on the Bay Area and San Diego for the highest employer density
The Bay Area and San Diego concentrate the largest numbers of tech and biotech employers with established OPT sponsorship infrastructure. These metros have HR teams familiar with E-Verify enrollment and EAD requirements, which reduces friction in the hiring process.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for verified OPT-sponsoring employers
Browsing jobs on Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for F-1 OPT roles in California, so you're not sifting through postings from employers who don't sponsor. This is particularly useful in competitive California markets where job volume can make screening difficult.
Engage your university's career center for California-specific employer networks
California's major research universities, including UC Berkeley, UCLA, USC, and Stanford, maintain active employer partnerships with Bay Area and Southern California companies. Many of these employers have recurring OPT hiring pipelines that aren't always advertised publicly.
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Get Access To All JobsF-1 OPT Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
Which industries in California sponsor the most F-1 OPT visas?
Technology, biotech and life sciences, semiconductor manufacturing, and financial services sponsor the most F-1 OPT holders in California. The San Francisco Bay Area drives the bulk of tech and fintech OPT demand, while San Diego and the Los Angeles basin anchor biotech and aerospace hiring. Software development, data engineering, and research roles account for the largest share of OPT positions statewide.
Which cities in California have the most F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
San Jose, San Francisco, and the broader Bay Area have the highest concentration of F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in California, primarily in tech and engineering. Los Angeles follows closely, with strong demand in entertainment technology, aerospace, and healthcare. San Diego is the leading market for biotech and pharmaceutical OPT roles. Sacramento has growing opportunities in government-adjacent tech and consulting.
What types of roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship in California?
Roles that directly relate to your field of study qualify for F-1 OPT in California. In practice, the most common positions include software engineers, data analysts, machine learning researchers, biomedical scientists, electrical engineers, and financial analysts. STEM-designated roles in these categories also qualify for the 24-month extension, which is a significant factor given California's high concentration of STEM employers.
How do I find F-1 OPT jobs in California that confirm employer sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers and lets you filter for F-1 OPT roles in California by industry and location, showing only employers with verified sponsorship history. Beyond that, reviewing DOL OFLC disclosure data lets you identify companies with active EAD or H-1B visa filings as a proxy for sponsorship willingness. Cross-referencing both methods narrows the field considerably.
Are there state-specific considerations for F-1 OPT sponsorship in California?
California's strong worker protection laws mean employers must comply with both federal OPT requirements and state labor standards, including strict rules around misclassification. OPT holders must be hired as employees, not independent contractors, which California enforces more aggressively than most states under AB5. Confirming that a prospective employer classifies the role as W-2 employment before accepting an offer is important in California specifically.