Facilitator (SB Wrap)

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

South Coast Community Services takes pride in providing our staff with competitive compensation, opportunities for professional growth, access to diverse client populations, clinical autonomy, and a strong support system of seasoned employees. The Facilitator is responsible for the overall coordination of intensive, family-centered, community-based services for approximately 8-11 families in the Wraparound program. This position facilitates Child and Family Team (CFT) Meetings and guides the evolution of the Individual Child and Family Plan in order to promote a successful home placement for the referred youth. The Facilitator focuses on accessing and building upon the family's natural strengths and community resources. This position may expected to be available after-hours or part of an on-call rotation.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

The San Bernardino Wrap program is a community-based, family-centered, needs-driven program designed to maintain children with emotional disturbances in the community at the lowest level of care possible. The goal of the program is to reduce the risk of out-of-home placement and recidivism by brining individuals, agencies and the community together as the decision-making team with the central focus being to meet the needs of the child and family. Services assist in supporting the mental health needs of children and their families, allowing safe and appropriate care, and promoting coordination and collaboration in care planning efforts with the Children and Family Team (CFT) and other child-serving agencies.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Effectively manage and coordinate all aspects of the Child and Family Team (CFT).
• Perform initial and ongoing strengths-based assessments of children and families. Identify and prioritize family's needs across all domains.
• Schedule and facilitate all Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings; involve the family in the planning and decision-making process.
• Role model positive communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Identify opportunities and resources to promote family strengths, self-sufficiency, and independence.
• Coordinate the development of both the Individualized Child and Family Plan and Safety Plan and ensure services are relevant to established goals and needs as expressed by the Child and Family Team (CFT).
• Maintain proficient and accurate documentation adhering to all program and contract standards for compliance, productivity and timeliness.
• Demonstrate leadership of the multidisciplinary Wraparound team and utilize a Team Concept to foster effective collaborate.
• Interface and collaborate with Department of Children and Family Services, Department of Probation, Department of Mental Health, court systems, law enforcement, schools, health care providers and other community liaisons.
• Facilitator IV may provide individual psychotherapy, group therapy, and family therapy as reflected in the family's Individual Child and Family Plan.
• Facilitator IV will have the opportunity to provide psychotherapy to commercially insured clients for an additional stipend through South Coast's Hope Healing Connection Program.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Familiarity with the functionality and phases of Wraparound programs.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel Microsoft Outlook, and able to navigate EHR systems.
• Can demonstrate knowledge of crisis management skills and can perform such skills as necessary.
• Ability to remain organized and manage multiple tasks at once.
• Able to establish and maintain appropriate rapport with children, youth, and families.
• Knowledge of behavior modification, child development, and/or the child welfare system.
• Ability to adopt a Team Concept and work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience with leading and facilitating groups and meetings.
• Knowledge of local community resources for families.

Requirements

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

Facilitator I

Education/Experience

1. Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Psychology.

2. At least 2 years of experience working in a human-service related field (Preferably in a program utilizing the Wraparound model).

Licensure, Registration, Certification

1. Valid CA driver's license and proof of automobile insurance.

2. Completion of CPR/First Aid/ProACT certification within the first thirty (30) days of employment.

Facilitator II

Education/Experience

1. Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or related field.

2. At least 2 years of experience working in a human-service related field (Preferably in a program utilizing the Wraparound model).

3. Matriculated in a master's program in a related field and attending classes.

Licensure, Registration, Certification

1. Valid CA driver's license and proof of automobile insurance.

2. Completion of CPR/First Aid/ProACT certification within the first thirty (30) days of employment.

Facilitator III

Education/Experience

1. Master's degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or in related field.

2. Experience in human services (preferably Wraparound or similar program utilizing the Wraparound model).

Licensure, Registration, Certification

1. Valid CA driver's license and proof of automobile insurance.

2. Completion of CPR/First Aid/ProACT certification within the first thirty (30) days of employment.

Facilitator IV

Education/Experience

1. Master's degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or in related field.

2. Experience in human services (preferably Wraparound or similar program utilizing the Wraparound model).

Licensure, Registration, Certification

1. Registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) and obtaining clinical hours.

2. Valid CA driver's license and proof of automobile insurance.

3. Completion of CPR/First Aid/ProACT certification within the first thirty (30) days of employment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to drive a motor vehicle without restrictions, often in heavy traffic and frequently long distances (one hour or more) to ensure safe transport to client settings and to safely transport clients to appointments as needed.
• Senses of vision, hearing and smell sufficient to regularly operate a motor vehicle, to visualize threats in the environment or risks to clients, and to operate safely in the field.
• Required to occasionally lift and carry 10-20 pounds.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, climb stairs (1 or more flights) and walk while in route to and during family visits.
• Regularly required to sit and use computer in office settings.

Salary Description

$ 60,320.00 - $70,317.00 Yearly