Transition to Independence Facilitator

CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES INC•New Bedford, MA

7d•$19 - $23

About The Position

The Transition to Independence (TIP) Facilitator provides one-to-one coaching and facilitation to transitional age Youth & Young Adults (YYA) in meeting their life goals. The TIP Facilitator provides support for Young Adults using mentoring, teaching skills, counseling, and problem solving using the TIP model to maximize the likelihood of success for each YYA served. This job involves going into the community as well as being a presence at the center. This position is full-time, 40 hours per week. Child and Family Services recognizes the power in Diversity and believes that Equity is a Human Right. $1 per hour Language Differential! (eligible languages include: Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Spanish or ASL) Child & Family Services carefully considers a wide range of factors when determining compensation including, but not limited to, prior experience, education, certification(s), license(s), skills and expertise, location, internal equity and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Our goal is to support, reward and compensate the entire individual. Depending on role eligibility, your offer may include a bonus or other incentives. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in the social sciences, rehabilitation, and/or education fields (e.g. special education, psychology, social work) preferred. High School Diploma required.
A minimum of 1-3 years' experience in a strengths-based model supporting youth or young adults to achieve their life, career, educational and housing goals through coaching, counseling, training, therapy, and/or guidance in community, educational, social service, juvenile justice, and/or mental health settings.
Experience working with youth or young adults coping with trauma, mental health issues, substance abuse and homelessness is strongly preferred.
Lived experience with trauma (homelessness, violence, racial, disrupted family), mental health, substance abuse, recovery and/or resiliency strongly preferred.
Ability to complete company funded TIP Model Core Competency Training within 3 months of hire.
Awareness of personal attitudes, beliefs, biases, and assumptions about others
Knowledge of the various dimensions of diversity, including gender, race, and ethnicity
Acknowledging that people from other cultural groups may not share the same beliefs and practices or perceive experiences in the same way
Cultural knowledge of key populations that will be served to address disparities in service delivery
Demonstrates positive attitudes towards cultural differences by showing respect and openness towards people whose social and cultural background is different from one's own
Demonstrates skills for communication and interaction across cultures, including the ability to recognize and manage personal behaviors, moods, and impulses to create an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming climate within the agency
Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation that meets CFS Driver Policy.
Travel is required to provide services in different settings and to attend agency meetings, events, and trainings

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Program Director and program staff and persons served, to provide education in the community on young adults with mental health concerns and recovery principles
The TIP Facilitator provides support for YYAs - using mentoring, teaching skills, counseling, and problem solving to maximize the likelihood of success for each YYA served
The TIP Facilitator will be specially trained to work with YYAs experiencing first episode psychosis and substance use
Conducts strength-based needs assessments via the Strength Discovery Assessment process related to the transition domains as specified in the TIP System Development and Operations Manual
Provide case management services within the context of the YYA’s culture under the TIP model guidelines
Support youth in achieving their life domain goals pertaining to housing, education, career, stabilization, mental and physical health, and creating natural supports
Facilitate youth-driven programming to help engage participants in their social-emotional development
Participate in professional development opportunities
Transport young adults to events and activities and other appointments when pertinent
Flexibility with schedule as needed to assist with overall functioning of the center

Benefits

Benefit eligible at 20+ hours per week
Medical – Harvard Pilgrim/HealthPlans Inc.
Dental – Delta Dental of MA
Vision - EyeMed
Wellworks for You (Employee Wellness)
2 weeks’ vacation accrued over 1st year, 3 weeks after 3 years, 4 weeks after 5 years and 5 weeks after 20 years
12 Sick Days, 10 Paid Holidays, and 2 Personal Days per year
Tuition reimbursement – Up to $1,500 per calendar year
Professional Licensure reimbursement (LICSW, LMHC)
Flexible spending accounts – save on medical expenses and dependent care!
401K – CFS matches first 1% at 100%; 2%-6% of annual earnings are matched at 50%
100% Employer paid Life Insurance
100% Employer paid Long Term Disability and AD&D
24-hour travel assistance, mileage reimbursement, discounted Healthtrax gym membership, and employee appreciation events!