Family Facilitator I - SPA 6 Spanish speaking preferred, but not required

Vista Del Mar • Los Angeles, CA

69d • Onsite

About The Position

Vista Del Mar Child & Family Services (VDM) has a long-standing history of providing exceptional programs and services for children and families across LA County. VDM's mission is to empower children, youth, and families in Southern California to lead fulfilling lives through a trauma-responsive continuum of services. The Family Facilitator I - Wraparound plays a crucial role in coordinating Child and Family Team (CFT) activities and developing and implementing individualized CFT plans. This position works closely with a Clinical Supervisor to ensure families receive necessary mental health support and that all Department of Mental Health (DMH) documentation is accurately completed. The role is specifically responsible for coordinating case management activities for SPA 6.

Requirements

• BA and/or relevant experience as determined by Program Director
• 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

• Master's degree preferred.
• 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
• Education Level: Associate degree