Facilitator

Penny Lane Jobs • Commerce, CA

5d • $21 - $29 • Hybrid

About The Position

We recognize and reward top talent. If you are looking for a team environment where you can also make an individual contribution and are seeking opportunities for continual learning/advancement, we encourage you to apply today! Job Summary: The Facilitator is the Intensive Care Coordinator for FSP, IFCCS, and/or Wraparound referred families. The Facilitator is a direct service provider to the Intensive Services families and manages the planning process as the team lead. The Facilitator operates from a strengths-based, family-centered, team-driven, community-based perspective. The Facilitator will practice solution-focused problem-solving during the planning process. The Facilitator initiates contact with new families and interfaces with the youth’s county workers, the Interagency Screening Committee, and the court system. The Facilitator attends all Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings in the agency office, at the families’ homes, and in the community. The Facilitator leads team meetings, facilitates team communication, and updates the Plans of Care/ Client Treatment Plans. The Facilitator works with the team members by offering training and helping to resolve conflicts. The Facilitator oversees program adherence to the County contracts and to established protocols and procedures. The Facilitator must demonstrate positive business ethics, communication skills, initiative, and good judgment. The facilitator must be able to take on a leadership role and have creative problem-solving abilities. The Facilitator must be comfortable with public speaking and encouraging others to participate in meetings. The facilitator needs to be flexible, have a positive attitude, and be able to work collaboratively with others.

Requirements

• Master’s degree (M.A.) with at least 1 year of experience working with children and/or families. Or Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) with at least 2 years of experience working with children and/or families. Candidates without a college degree must have 3 years of direct service experience in an Intensive Services program (Wraparound, Intensive Field Capable Clinical Services, Intensive Treatment Foster Care, or Full-Service Partnership) and successfully pass the skill aptitude test.
• If lacking paid experience, volunteer and/or personal experience as a child in the foster care system will be considered.
• Must be able to use the computer and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word for word processing and Microsoft Outlook for email use.
• Valid California driver’s license; current automobile insurance; have and maintain a clean driving record acceptable to the organization’s insurance company; have immediate access to his or her vehicle during work hours.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish Preferred (verbal and written skillset).

Responsibilities

• Intensive Care Coordinator for FSP, IFCCS, and/or Wraparound referred families
• Direct service provider to the Intensive Services families and manages the planning process as the team lead
• Initiates contact with new families and interfaces with the youth’s county workers, the Interagency Screening Committee, and the court system
• Attends all Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings in the agency office, at the families’ homes, and in the community
• Leads team meetings, facilitates team communication, and updates the Plans of Care/ Client Treatment Plans
• Works with the team members by offering training and helping to resolve conflicts
• Oversees program adherence to the County contracts and to established protocols and procedures

Benefits

• Additional $2.00 per hour bilingual Spanish differential
• Hybrid work schedule and service delivery via telehealth on occasion available.
• Flexible schedules are available upon successful completion of introductory period.
• Eligible employees may request up to 5 days of Paid Time Off to study for their licensure.
• Penny Lane Centers offers competitive salaries and benefits.
• Please visit www.pennylane.org to see a complete list of perks and benefits.
• Medical benefits are effective the first of the month upon hire, not to exceed 31 days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level