Wraparound Facilitator

STARFISH FAMILY SERVICES INC•Westland, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wraparound Facilitator develops and coordinates strength-based, family-centered teams to meet the individualized needs of children and families in accordance with the Wraparound Model. The role provides assessment, service planning, advocacy, linking and coordination, and life-skills teaching to help families attain independent and self-sufficient lifestyles. Services must adhere to the fidelity of the Wraparound Model, with a strong emphasis on culturally competent service delivery and practice. The Facilitator works with children, youth, and families to set child and family team meeting frequency; meetings generally occur at least weekly until transition toward graduation begins, then at least biweekly for no longer than three months. The Facilitator helps families identify strengths and needs, addresses immediate needs, and completes required assessments and plans within specified enrollment timelines. The position also coordinates with professionals and community partners, monitors service quality, and supports the development and provision of appropriate community resources. This is a full-time, day-shift position at the Westland Clinic in Westland, Michigan. A bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field is required, along with qualifications as a child mental health professional under Michigan Department of Community Health requirements. A current State of Michigan Social Work registration is preferred. Applicants need at least three years of supervised experience examining, evaluating, and treating minors and their families, and experience using the Wraparound Model. Facilitators must complete MDCH’s three-day Wraparound Training within the first three months of hire. A valid driver’s license and/or reliable transportation is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field.
Meet the qualifications of a child mental health professional as defined by the Michigan Department of Community Health.
At least three years of supervised experience in the examination, evaluation, and treatment of minors and their families.
Experience using the Wraparound Model.
Current, valid driver’s license and/or reliable transportation.
Complete the MDCH three-day Wraparound Training within the first three months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Current State of Michigan Social Work registration.

Responsibilities

Develop and coordinate strength-based, family-centered teams in accordance with the Wraparound Model.
Work with each child, youth, and family to define the frequency of child and family team meetings, generally weekly until transition toward graduation and then at least biweekly for no longer than three months.
Uncover youth and family strengths and needs, assist with immediate needs, and complete the initial strengths assessment and needs and priorities within 30 days of enrollment.
Work with the family to submit a comprehensive Support Plan, including proactive and reactive crisis and safety plans, within one week of enrollment; ensure the plan reflects the family’s strengths, culture, and beliefs.
Work with the Child and Family Team to submit a community-based, culturally relevant Individualized Plan of Care within 30–45 days of enrollment and update it every 90 days thereafter.
Collaborate and maintain frequent contact with relevant people in the youth’s and family’s lives, such as CMO workers, teachers, judges, district attorneys, mental health clinicians, and physicians.
Invite relevant collaborators to Child and Family Team meetings with adequate notice and provide team members with copies of the Plan of Care within one week of completion.
Monitor the provision and quality of services provided to families and act as liaison when new services or resources need to be sought or developed.
Develop and maintain liaison relationships with community agencies, groups, volunteers, and key stakeholders.
Advocate for the development and provision of appropriate community resources and services for clients and families.
Provide assessment, service planning, advocacy, linking and coordination, and life-skills teaching to support families’ independence and self-sufficiency.