Transition Facilitator/Social Worker

CASA PACIFICA CENTERS FOR CHILDREN & FAMILY•Camarillo, CA

1d•$24 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Under the oversight of the Director of Transitional Youth Services, the Transition Facilitator (TF) is responsible for implementing the clinical case management component of the overall treatment plan. The Transition Facilitator upholds Casa Pacifica's Standards of Behavior and embodies our core values of respect, integrity, compassion, and courage, helping to facilitate a positive living and learning environment. We are a diverse and inclusive team providing excellent services to all our surrounding communities. Our team members are empowered to share their identities, ideas, and perspectives. A culture built on diversity, equity and inclusivity is essential to creating a safe and healing environment at Casa Pacifica.

Requirements

A valid California driver’s license is required for transporting clients.
B.A. or B.S. with five years’ experience or an A.A. with seven years working with severely emotionally disturbed young adults.
Ability to use various computers Software, Microsoft Office Suites.
Knowledge of Title 22, Division 6 licensing requirements and knowledge of residential care.
Strong organizational, communication and leadership skills.
Strong human relations skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to write comprehensive evaluations and progress notes/ reports on youth’s treatment goals.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.
Ability to apply principles of logic or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism in its most difficult phases.
Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Nice To Haves

BSW or MSW in social work (or related field) preferred, with 1-3 years of experience in human services, housing services, or vulnerable populations.
Certified Social Work Case Manager (C-SWCM) or Certified Advanced Social Work Case Manager (C-ASWCM) is a plus.
Bilingual in Spanish, preferred.
Familiar with community and natural resources to address individual parenting needs such as, respite, child-care subsidy, medical, dental and medical insurance, parenting classes and PCIT.
Familiar with or be trained in and expected to use motivational interviewing and collaborative problem-solving techniques.
Professional and team player approach.

Responsibilities

Partners with social workers and probation officers to assist in the continued development and progress of transitional- age youth individualized Transitional Independent Living Plan and Agreement (TILP).
Engage the youth and emerging adults to establish and build rapport through a strength-based approach.
Assist the youth and emerging adult in creating an individualized TILP.
Assist youth in finding their voice to advocate for themselves by clarifying personal rights and role-modeling positive self- advocacy.
Help emerging adults develop personal choice and social responsibility.
Participate in individualized TILP transition conferences for the emerging adults who remain under the supervision of a Social Worker or Probation officer.
Assist the emerging adult in addressing their individual needs and goals within Extended Foster Care.
Provide emerging adults who are parents with “in the moment” suggestions to encourage positive parenting.
Support youth and emerging adults in developing a transitional plan that focuses on five life domains based upon the Transition to Independence Process Model (TIP): Living Situation, Employment and Career, Educational Opportunities, Community Life Functioning and Personal Effectiveness and Wellbeing.
Directly assist in-care and after-care youth in developing an academic or vocational plan, enrolling in school or vocational training, completing Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) applications, linking them with community resources for assistance with coursework, as well as other scholarship applications.
Assist the emerging adult in identifying possible employment opportunities, developing a resume, completing job applications, and developing job skills.
Provide mock interviews, provide on the job coaching, and work with worksites as appropriate.
Provide “in the moment” life coaching and create situations that facilitate opportunities for youth to practice life skills.
Highlight areas of strengths as well as areas for improvement and encourage youth to explore alternative goals and strategies when necessary.
Work alongside and with community partners and agencies such as: Human Services Agency, Transitional Housing Program-Plus, Ventura County Behavioral Health Transitions Program, Pacific Clinics TAY Tunnel, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Kiwanis, Community Colleges, Casa Pacifica Amigos Auxiliary, Casa Pacifica Angels Auxiliary, and the Office of Education-Foster Youth Service and others as needed.
Responsible for documenting their services and meeting the established client care minute goal of their respective position.
Provide Transportation using a personal vehicle as needed.
Attends outside training events and conferences as requested.
Maintains compliance with all local, County, State, and Federal government regulations to include Title 22, Division 6, and prepares reports required by regulatory agencies.
Maintains confidentiality in all matters within the organization with respect to personnel, operations and clients.
Must be able to think ahead and address issues before they arise – Preventative system of care.
Participate in a crisis on call rotation for youth and emerging adults participating in services.
Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits package
401k auto enrollment at 3% with up to 5% fully vested employer matching contributions made after first year of service
9 paid holidays
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance options
Flexible Spending and Dependent care programs
Excellent Training opportunities – including opportunities for CEUs
Education/Tuition Assistance programs
Group Discount Pet Insurance
Aflac Hospital, Critical Illness, Accidental & Dental supplemental plan options
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Free Confidential Crisis Line 24/7, 365 days a year 4 face-to-face or telephonic sessions per issue, i.e., Stress, Anxiety, Depression Life transitions Grief and Loss Divorce Conflict Resolution Substance Abuse Work-Life Counseling
Free Legal and Financial Consultations
Identity Theft Recovery Services