Child and Family Facilitator

About the role

Aspiranet is seeking a Child and Family Facilitator in Bakersfield, California to provide leadership within our IHBS program. In this role, you will coordinate, conduct and document assessments, screenings, child and family meetings, related program trainings, case plans, home visits, case documentation, reports, interventions, on-call support which facilitate successful outcomes for children, youth and families.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments capturing identified needs and safety issues.
• Conduct timely screenings.
• Provide appropriate referrals and develop safety plans when indicated by assessment and/or screenings.
• Work collaboratively to engage the Child and Family Team in the identification of strengths and needs which inform the development and implementation of service plans.
• Facilitate the development of service plans.
• Attend meetings related to child/youth or family's needs and service plan.
• Maintain contact with community professionals involved with child/youth and family to facilitate communication and coordination of services.
• Work in collaboration with child/youth, family, family team members, community members and other collaborative partners to facilitate successful completion of service plan and to support permanency and lifelong connections.
• Develop a professional supportive relationship with children/youth, families, referring parties, collaborative partners and community.
• Complete quality and timely strength-based service plans, reports, and other case documentation per Agency, funder and regulatory standards.
• Provide case contact and support (training, resources, advocacy, and interventions) to children, youth and their families as needed to meet service plan objectives.
• Document all contacts per Agency standards.
• Secure required documents to maintain files per Agency, funder and regulatory standards.
• Utilize program database and related reports to meet program standards.
• Respond to and report all incidents, complaints and grievances per program, Agency and regulatory guidelines.
• Adhere to all program, Agency and regulatory requirements.
• Provide on-call services per Agency and program standards.
• When requested by supervisor, carry reduced caseload in order to support projects, initiatives, child and/or family trainings and/or specific program functions.
• Conduct and participate in Agency sponsored trainings and special events.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with staff, clients and community resources.
• Participate in scheduled case review, individual and group supervision, and staff/program meetings.
• Maintain client and case confidentiality as per HIPAA, state and Agency standards.
• Secure and maintain adherence to program consents.
• Accurately complete administrative paperwork (time sheets, mileage, time off requests, expense reimbursements, weekly schedule, etc.) on time.
• Support and model Aspiranet’s values, represent the Agency in a professional manner, and abide by the Agency’s Professional Code of Ethics.
• Demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work or a related field.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Commitment to trauma-informed, strengths-based, family-centered practice.

Required

• On-site role in Bakersfield, CA.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Access to the free Aspiranet Employee Perks Program.
• Paid time off including 11 paid holidays, 10 vacation days, 10 sick leave days, two diversity days, and paid birthday time off.
• Employee Assistance Program including 24/7 crisis line; up to 6 counseling sessions per issue.
• Training opportunities to support ongoing development and career aspirations.
• Culture of inclusion, diversity, equity, and access (IDEA).