Facilitator

Bilingual differential for qualified candidates.

SUMMARY

The Facilitator primarily has responsibility for the engagement, assessment, Child and Family Team formation, implementation, and case management services to children, adolescents and their families within the context of the 4 Step Model Child and Family Team Meeting. When indicated as a need by the youth/family, the Facilitator provides mental health services, linkage to services and other services to clients. The Facilitator works in collaboration with the child, Parents/Guardians, foster parents, informal supports, Child and Family Specialist, Parent Partners, Intensive Service (IS) Therapists, Department of Children and Family Services, Los Angeles County Probation, and the Department of Mental Health. The Facilitator works within the framework of the Los Angeles County Share Core Practice Model: Engaging, Teaming, Assessing, Planning and Intervening, Tracking and Adapting to help identify Strengths and Underlying Needs of the child and family. The Facilitator monitors Child Safety and is on call 24/7 based on the specific criteria of each program in Intensive Services (Full Service Partnership, Wraparound and Intensive Field Capable Clinical Services).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports and promotes the mission of the Agency: Foothill Family empowers children and families on their journey to achieve personal success.
• Manages the coordination and implementation of the 4 Step Model CFTs and its components (i.e. Wraparound):
  • Manages and coordinates the Staff Engagement process between the Foothill Family Treatment team and the County referral source.
  • Manages and coordinates the Family Engagement process between the child and family referred and the Foothill Family Treatment team that includes preparing the child and family for the CFT meeting.
  • Manages and coordinates the Child and Family Team meeting process that involves listening to the family story, identifying the underlying needs, strategizing on these needs, and assigning team members to accomplish these tasks.
  • Manages and coordinates the Debrief process between the Treatment team and the County referral source.
• Works within the context of a multi-disciplinary Child and Family Team, convenes the Team, and ensures the continuity of care and all identified services are documented and provided as agreed upon by the team.
• Manages the training curriculum of the 4 Step CFT Model (Staff Engagement, Family Engagement, CFT Meeting, Debrief) and the activities associated in each component for Department staff.
• Completes all required documentation associated with program and contract requirements.
• Maintains a caseload within specific program guidelines; drives to provide in-person services in-home, in the community and/or in Agency offices.
• Manages, coordinates and schedules CFTs within the required timeframes.
• Engages families in the treatment planning process as defined by meeting the family where they are at and with what they want to work.
• Works collaboratively with the treatment team to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Practices the values and principles of the Core Practice Model and encompasses Engaging, Teaming, Assessment, Planning & Intervention, and Tracking & Adapting into services delivered.
• Drives to clients' home, school, community or Agency offices to provide field-based services to clients and families as assigned and based on the families' needs and availability.
• Drives or arranges transportation for clients, as appropriate and necessary, to ensure service needs are met.
• Provides trauma-informed care and focuses on building Protective Factors of Parental Resilience, Social Connections, Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development, Concrete Support in Times of Need, and Social and Emotional Competence of Children.
• Monitors children and families to ensure child safety and is available 24/7 for Emergency CFT meetings
• Meets productivity standards as set by the Intensive Service Department.
• Follows Agency billing procedures by providing accurate information, working in concert with accounting and maintaining a clinical relationship with clients.
• Represents the Agency at marketing events and professionals from other agencies as needed
• Works in close harmony with Intensive Services Administration accepting direction and implementing policies and procedures reflective of this direction.
• Drives to client's homes and make visits to program sites away from the main office.
• Provides care or services to minors or comes into contact with minors as part of their job duties.
• Provides services relating to the administration of public funds or benefits, including eligibility for public funds or public benefits.
• Attends in-person meetings and events at various locations within the Los Angeles County and the surrounding areas.
• Displays sensitivity to the service population's cultural and socioeconomics characteristics.
• Performs work in a safe manner at all times and ensures that other individuals do not put themselves or others at risk.
• Follows all Agency guidelines on confidentiality, reporting of child abuse and neglect, and recording in case records.
• Follows all policies, procedures and legal mandates including HIPAA, client confidentiality, releases of information, protected health information (PHI) and client files.
• Ensures performance and behaviors support the Agency's performance quality improvement (PQI) goals and objectives.
• Reports to work on time and maintains reliable and regular attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Arts in human services, social work, or psychology or a minimum of three years working with high-risk children or youth in either child welfare, probation or mental health systems.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in Intensive Services such as Wraparound, FSP, IFCCS Preferred.
• Experience providing culturally competent services to diverse populations.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule with 24/7 crisis response availability and an interest in working in various environments in order to best meet the family's needs.
• Experience facilitating the 4 Step Model CFT preferred.
• Experience in providing child abuse treatment.
• Experience in providing treatment to children with serious emotional problems (i.e. Wraparound, FSP, IFCCS) combined with an interest in identifying creative treatment options. Preferred.
• Experience in providing direct service to individuals, families and groups.
• Ability to be an excellent representative of the Agency to the community.
• Excellent decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent Organizational Skills and is highly confident in group settings.
• Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to work cooperatively as a team member.
• Ability to make appropriate judgments and follow and give complex directions.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of clients or employees of organization.
• Valid CA Driver's License and maintains insurability on the Agency's auto liability policy (including a minimum of 2 years driving experience after receiving license) and maintains the California state required auto insurance liability limits.
• Bilingual Spanish/English language skills required.
• Provides services relating to the administration of public funds or benefits, including eligibility for public funds or public benefits.
• Must not be excluded, suspended, debarred or otherwise made ineligible on the Federal, State or County Sanctions lists.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.