Transitional Facilitator

Children's Institute•Long Beach, CA

23h

About The Position

The Facilitator serves children, youth, and families through a whole-family approach, providing access to comprehensive services and support. The role uses independent judgment and discretion to provide direct services, including case planning, advocacy, outreach, linkage, and home visitation, in collaboration with a team. Services are tailored to be accessible, coordinated, appealing, non-stigmatizing, trauma-informed, and developmentally appropriate, and build on participants’ strengths and protective capacities. The position involves extensive travel to sites, including home visits, and collaboration with participants, CII colleagues, government agencies, schools, community organizations, and service providers. The Facilitator has no supervisory responsibilities. Specific education and experience requirements vary by program or contract; the posting lists separate requirements for PFF Home Visitor, FP IHOC, and Launch Transition Facilitator roles. The expected pay range is $26.75–$32.10 USD. Compensation is determined based on factors permitted by law, and new hires are offered the starting point of the range. The role is subject to listed immunization or declination, education verification, reference, background fingerprint, drug and alcohol, and tuberculosis screening contingencies.

Requirements

Education and experience requirements vary by program or contract.
PFF Home Visitor: Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Counseling, or a closely related field.
PFF Home Visitor: Current enrollment in a Master’s program in Social Work, Psychology, or a closely related field may qualify for an education waiver if at least 50% of coursework is completed, the candidate is in good academic standing, and the candidate has at least two years’ experience in home visitation, child protective services, case management, therapeutic services, or work with children ages 0–5.
FP IHOC: Master’s degree in a human services field.
FP IHOC: A possible education waiver may be requested for a bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences or a related field and experience providing direct services in a social services agency.
Launch Transition Facilitator: Bachelor’s degree and four years’ experience providing case management services, or Master’s degree and one year of experience providing case management services.
Valid driver’s license and state-required auto insurance.
Ability to travel extensively to sites, more than 50% of the time.
Strong ability to work with others toward a common goal.
Ability to handle confidential information and protect patient privacy and Protected Health Information.
Sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the service population.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Working knowledge of computer programs in a Windows environment, including Word, Excel, and email.
Complete required training: New Hire Orientation and Mandated Reporter AB-1343 Sexual Harassment Prevention training; WRAP basic training for the WRAP program only; and Family Preservation basic training for the Family Preservation program only.

Nice To Haves

PFF Home Visitor: Case management experience preferred.
PFF Home Visitor: Early Childhood Development experience preferred.
Experience working with children, youth, and families involved in the child welfare system preferred.
Spanish/English bilingual ability preferred.
Participate in, conduct, and sustain performance quality improvement activities according to designated role and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Conduct regular home visits to determine participant needs and provide skills-building, guidance, and support to families.
Participate in and remain available for crisis intervention and assist participants in resolving problems.
Provide case planning, linkage, and support services, including internal service linkages, referrals, and coordination with educational and employment services, pediatric and dental care, and other services as needed.
Ensure timely, quality documentation of participant services in accordance with agency and contractual requirements, keeping records audit ready.
Represent CII at DCFS, DMH, and community meetings; promote CII’s goals and philosophies; participate in community committees and networks; and collaborate with others.
Establish and maintain rapport and effective working relationships with children, youth, and families, and work effectively within CII and the broader community.
Assess and identify participant needs; collaborate with participants to develop meaningful goals, monitor progress, measure program outcomes, and provide community referrals.
Advocate for participants with other agencies, government programs, and similar providers to help them receive needed services.
Participate in integrated case conferences and team meetings to monitor individual needs and service plans and support quality clinical service delivery aligned with CII’s whole-family approach.
Complete outcome and evaluation testing and required reports accurately and on time.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with agencies, schools, community organizations, placement centers, and other resources to improve services for CII clients.
Conduct intake interviews and complete required paperwork as needed.
Maintain professional knowledge through workshops, publications, professional networks, benchmarking practices, and in-service programs.
Maintain knowledge of service standards and policies stipulated by contracts, licensing, and other governing bodies.
Complete other duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

Generous paid PTO, plus 10 paid holidays; CII is closed between Christmas and New Year.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees and qualified dependents.
403b Retirement Plan with employer contribution for eligible employees.
Up to $4,500 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
Eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA).
Employer-paid Life and AD&D Insurance.
Voluntary Supplemental Insurance.
Opportunity for growth and advancement.
Professional development and continued training.
Company-sponsored team-building and bonding events and activities.