Facilitator (Alameda County)

This position will be based out of our Alameda County site and will be primarily community‑based, requiring frequent travel throughout the county. We anticipate the Alameda County site becoming operational in April. If the successful candidate is hired before that time, they will spend two days per week at one of our sister sites (Manteca, Stockton, or Fairfield), with the remainder of the week dedicated to training and working from home.

Why Victor?

• Learning Organization: Victor provides the best training for new grads and clinicians looking to begin their career!
• Leadership Development: Victor provides employees leadership training and promotes within! Many of our executive leadership team have been promoted from entry-level positions!
• Reimbursements: Victor provides reimbursements for license registration fees, CEUs, travel, internet/cell phone usage and more!
• Loan Forgiveness: Victor employees can apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness!

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of a Program Supervisor, the Facilitator coordinates the Child and Family Teams (CFTs) and the development and implementation of individualized service plans. If applicable, provides direct services to children and families in order to maximize the involvement of all persons and the implementation of plans.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assumes responsibility for configuring and facilitating the Child and Family Teams; coordinates, schedules, and facilitates Child and Family Team meetings for the development of individualized service plans.
• Assumes responsibility for the Child and Family Plan implementation, case management including activities and service delivery in conjunction with coordination of formal and informal resources.
• Able to effectively engage, develop relationships with appropriate boundaries, and provide support service in accordance to program structure with assigned clients.
• Effectively manages a flexible schedule.
• Completes all required documentation according to Agency and program standards within required time constraints. These may include: client contact forms, CANS, service activity summaries, data tracking, daily progress notes for all mental health services provided, mileage documentation, and other administrative duties, etc. 6. If applicable, assists in monitoring Child and Family Plan approved expenses, budget, and/or FlexFunds.
• Acts as the liaison between the program and community agencies and individuals such as Mental Health Coordinators/Case Managers, County Social Workers, and Probation Officers. As indicated, works with any and all agency/school staff to ensure the coordination of service delivery to Child and Family Teams.
• Provides crisis stabilization and management to child/family teams when plans disrupt and/or crisis situations occur. If applicable, participates in the After Hours On-Call system as directed by the Executive Director.
• Meets Agency service percentage standard reflecting expected time spent with clients, if applicable.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Completion of a Bachelors' degree in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy or a closely related field of behavioral science and two years of experience providing services to children and families in a mental health or social services setting -OR- a Masters' degree in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy or a closely related field of behavioral science.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of a clinical program with a Masters degree.
• Hold a clinical license or current intern registration issued by appropriate state agency consistent with standards for license eligible or waiver status.
• Experience in crisis intervention and stabilization.
• Basic knowledge related to modern management practices and techniques, and the ability to supervise and coach other staff.

POSITION/PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a valid California drivers license, personal automobile insurance and driving record that meets the standards outlined in the Agency's Personnel Policy: Motor Vehicle Operating Standards.
• Must be physically and mentally fit in accordance with the Agency's Personnel Policy: Physical Fitness Standards and Examinations. Must be willing to complete a Tuberculosis (TB) test, and drug screening test
• Must be willing to complete a personal background investigation conducted by the State of California.
• Must obtain First Aid Certification. Must obtain a CPR Certification (only when required by local county or program).
• Must be flexible to work a varying schedule according to operational needs.
• Must be willing to work within a culturally integrated workplace and be willing to respect human differences based upon protected classes as defined by state, federal and local laws, or any other condition that distinguishes people from one another.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Have an adequate range of body motion and mobility to work in a residential, office or outdoor environment including standing and walking (even and uneven surfaces), alternating between standing and sitting for extended periods of time, bending, kneeling, twisting, reaching balancing and occasional carrying and lifting up to 25 pounds occasionally, and up to 10 pounds frequently.
• Physically able to walk up and down stairs routinely.
• Physically able to perform CPR and First Aid as trained.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time in a vehicle for traveling to recreational activities, home visits, DCFS and court locations which may be up to 100 miles driving distance.
• Requires the ability to utilize computer and telephone systems, which includes the coordination of eye and hand and fine manipulation by the hands and fingers for typing, writing and working with files.

COMPENSATION:

• Pay Range: $33.09/per hour - $37.25/per hour (actual salary is dependent on verification of applicable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role)
• Additional $1.92 per hour for Bilingual in Spanish

Benefits:

• Low cost Medical, Dental and Vision
• Life Insurance plan for employee and family
• 8 Paid Holidays, PTO and Sick pay
• Retirement Savings Plan (403B)
• 100% Employer Funded Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Verizon Wireless Discount
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Flexible Community-Based Schedules