Facilitator (SB WRAP)

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.
• Carefully document adherence 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 collaboration.
• Interface and collaborate with various child-serving agencies, including 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.
• Facilitate individual, group, and family therapy sessions as per the Individual Child and Family Plan.
• Participate in the Hope Healing Connection Program to provide psychotherapy to commercially insured clients.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Familiarity with the functionality and phases of Wraparound programs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Microsoft Outlook.
• Knowledge of crisis management skills.
• 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: Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Psychology; at least 2 years of experience in human-service related fields (preferably in a program utilizing the Wraparound model); valid CA driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance; completion of CPR/First Aid/ProACT certification within 30 days of employment.
• Facilitator II: Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or related field; at least 2 years of experience in human-service related fields (preferably in a program utilizing the Wraparound model); matriculated in a master's program in a related field and attending classes; valid CA driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance; completion of CPR/First Aid/ProACT certification within 30 days of employment.
• Facilitator III: Master’s degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or in related field; experience in human services (preferably Wraparound or similar program utilizing the Wraparound model); registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) and obtaining clinical hours; valid CA driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance; completion of CPR/First Aid/ProACT certification within 30 days of employment.
• Facilitator IV: Master’s degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or in related field; experience in human services (preferably Wraparound or similar program utilizing the Wraparound model); registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) and obtaining clinical hours; valid CA driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance; completion of CPR/First Aid/ProACT certification within 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.
• 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.