About Spanish American Committee
Since 1966, the Spanish American Committee (SAC) has been dedicated to serving as the gateway to socioeconomic success for the Spanish/Hispanic community of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, and Northeast Ohio. The SAC has been creating opportunities that lead low-income individuals and families to self-sufficiency for over 55 years, making it the longest-operating Hispanic/Latino social services agency in the state of Ohio. They serve over 5,500 disadvantaged individuals and families each year, with over 1,500 of those being new clients.
The Spanish American Committee provides opportunities through five core programs that provide clients with family support and bilingual childcare services, financial literacy education and training, housing education and guidance, employment training and services, and adult education opportunities such as English as a Second Language (ESOL) classes.
Policy Development Fellow Opportunity
The Spanish American Committee seeks a Fellow to develop comprehensive policies for mental health services that align with industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards. These policies will ensure high-quality care, legal compliance, and operational efficiency while supporting the well-being of service users and staff. This policy development is the first step in obtaining the necessary certifications to provide mental health services.
Key Responsibilities
• Align policies with standards set by organizations such as The Joint Commission (TJC) and Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services (OHMAS)
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including HIPAA, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
• Develop mechanisms for continuous monitoring, evaluation, and improvement of mental health services.
Term: 250 hours (50 part-time days or 33 full-time days) from July – August 2025
Stipend: $5,000
Location: 4407 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH (On Site Only)
Next Steps: To request application materials, please contact Amy Ammar (aammar@bvuvolunteers.org).
The BVU Fellows program connects late-career professionals to projects that help nonprofit organizations build capacity, grow strategically, and make a more effective and sustainable impact on the community.