SPA 8 Family Facilitator I - Spanish Speaking required

Vista Del Mar • Los Angeles, CA

69d • Onsite

About The Position

Vista Del Mar Child & Family Services (VDM) is seeking a Family Facilitator I - Wraparound to coordinate the activities of the Child and Family Team (CFT) and the development and implementation of individualized CFT plans. This role works in collaboration with a Clinical Supervisor to ensure families receive mental health support and that Department of Mental Health (DMH) documentation is completed. The position is responsible for coordinating case management activities for SPA 8. The ideal candidate will be bilingual in English and Spanish.

Requirements

• BA and/or relevant experience as determined by Program Director—master’s degree preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish-English is required.
• 2 or more years of direct practice experience working with seriously disturbed children adolescents, and families.
• Experience engaging parents as partners and working successfully with families from diverse ethnic and cultural groups.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively conduct meetings and motivate others to work collaboratively.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent person relationship, facilitation, and service management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in crisis management is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership in the assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of individual child and family plans.
• Coordinates, schedules, and facilitates CFT meetings for development of individualized child and family plans.
• Case management activities.
• Works in collaboration with Clinical Supervisor to ensure completion of DMH paperwork.
• Works in collaboration with Clinical Supervisor to ensure that child and families receive mental health support.
• Secures CFT approval for overall budgeted plans, and monitors Child and Family Plan (CFP).
• Monitors and supports the provision of unconditional care by assessing individual plans and making changes as needed.
• Works in collaboration with Clinical Supervisor to manage crises when plans disrupt, and provides on-site consultation to others involved.
• Participates in the 24 hour on-call system.
• Promotes family-centered practice strategies including family decision-making.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• FSA/Dependent Care and Supplemental benefits through The Standard
• 403(b) – 3% Employer contribution based off annual salary
• 4 Mental Health Days
• Up to 12 Paid Holidays
• Up to 25% for Cell Phone Discounts with 3 Major Carriers (AT&T, Verizon, Sprint)

What This Job Offers

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