Facilitator - El Dorado Community Based Family Services

Company: Stanford Sierra Youth & Families
Location: Placerville
Posted on: January 23, 2023

Job Description:

$1000 Hiring Bonus available JOB SUMMARY The Facilitator coordinates the development of Child and Family Teams (CFTs), maximizing the involvement of natural team members and system partners. The facilitator guides the CFT through the plan development process using accepted High-Fidelity Wraparound technologies and techniques. The Facilitator prepares individualized family plans and coordinates each plan's implementation, encouraging the maximum use of natural resources and community-based services; supplementing these with flexible Wraparound staffing and ethical use of available funding. The Facilitator functions as the case manager, representing the CFT's progress through the Wraparound process in written documentation and verbal presentations. Supports the Mission, Vision, and Values of the agency. QUALIFICATIONS Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in a related field At least 4 years approved experience* *approved experience is experience that qualifies the applicant for Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist (MHRS) status in the El Dorado County Children's Mental Health System of Care Skills & Requirements Prepared to work independently with flexible hours that may include evenings weekends and holidays Proven documentation skills and intermediate level computer skills including all MS Office programs Adhere to all confidentiality requirements Bilingual skills are a plus Verbal and written ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, community partners, consumers and all levels of management Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects and assignments effectively Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment within program/department and agency wide Ability to work in a mobile, fast paced environment Ability to use a laptop computer Fulfillment of TB test, background check clearance, and any other mandatory State/Federal requirements Valid California driver's license, proof of automobile insurance, can maintain a driving record acceptable to the agency's insurance carrier, if applicable to position Must provide and operate a registered, properly insured automobile, if applicable to position ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Position Specific Writes clear, accurate and timely progress notes consistent with each contact/visit Works collaboratively with all programs and staff to provide support as needed Attends weekly staff meetings, supervision and case management staff meetings as scheduled Accountable for independent time management Develops and maintains positive relationships with agency and community programs Utilizes resources to utilize behavior interventions and strategies Forms positive, constructive relationships with children and their families Communicates effectively with all members of the Child and Family Team Maintains positive relationships with consumers and customers Identifies strengths, skills and positive qualities in children and families Identifies temporary and permanent sustainable resources and services within family and community environments Assists families with transitions from resources provided or funded by Wraparound program to resources and services provided or funded by the family and community Serves as role model for the wraparound process, demonstrating particular commitment to family safety, unconditional care, family voice and choice, team-driven decision-making, strength-based planning and interventions, flexible services and supports and community partnership and collaboration Provides leadership in the overall assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of individualized wraparound plans Coordinates the development of Child and Family Teams (CFTs), maximizing the involvement of natural team members and system partners Attends and guides the weekly CFT meetings through the plan development process using accepted wraparound technologies and techniques Documents the plan development process by recording and distributing minutes of CFT meetings, writing progress notes and updating plans Prepares Individualized Family Plans and Safety Plans and coordinates each plan's implementation, encouraging the maximum use of natural resources and community based services, and supplementing these with flexible wraparound staffing and funding Provides other case management functions as necessary, securing formal resources and representing the CFTs progress through the wraparound process in written documentation and verbal presentations to both internal and external partners Maintains accurate and timely records Seeks out clinical information and advice as needed, accepts constructive criticism and reasonable recommendations from supervisors Mentors new Specialists Becomes certified as a High Fidelity Wraparound Facilitator within 1 year of date of hire Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the families Participates in the agency 24 hour on-call programs Agency Specific Performs all duties in a manner consistent with the principles and values of agency, while adhering to applicable professional codes of ethics, the agency's policies and procedures, contractor requirements, and regulatory requirements. Model and communicate appropriate positive attitudes toward the agency's Mission, Vision, and Values Work collaboratively with all agency programs and staff to provide support as needed Utilize and maintain calendar with all work-related details in order to manage time effectively and share calendar information with coworkers Participate in on-going training to expand and develop professional skills Perform other duties as necessary for the agency, as assigned Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $49,920 - $65,880 Annual Bonus/Commission: No

Keywords: Stanford Sierra Youth & Families, Sacramento , Facilitator - El Dorado Community Based Family Services, Other , Placerville, California