Wraparound Facilitator

HAMBURGER HOME INC•Lynwood, CA

3d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Wraparound Leadership, the Wraparound Facilitator carries a caseload of children and/or adolescents and their families. The Wraparound Facilitator conducts monthly and as needed meetings with families to assess progress toward their goals and communicates progress or barriers to treatment to the referring party. The Wraparound Facilitator frequently communicates and consults with team members in developing and maintaining a Plan of Care and Crisis Safety plan for families. They are well-versed in and are able to communicate to others the Wraparound philosophy, principles, phases and process. The Wraparound Facilitator is responsible for completing all required documentation in accordance with agency and County standards.

Requirements

Ability to speak, read, write and understand English
Ability to work effectively as a member of the Wraparound team
Ability to successfully work with families of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds
Ability to assess a crisis situation and respond in a timely and professional manner
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
Must have excellent interpersonal skills
Must have strong organizational and planning skills
Knowledge of social services system and community resources
Knowledgeable in Wraparound philosophy, policy, phases and process
Demonstrate skill in operating Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology or related field or 3 years of experience working with high-risk children or youth in either Child Welfare, Probation or Mental Health systems
Experience in crisis management
Valid CA driver’s license
Tuberculosis clearance
Department of Justice/Fingerprint clearance
Satisfactory completion of health screening
Proof of legal eligibility to work in the United States
Satisfactory driving record

Nice To Haves

Skilled in relationship building, conflict mediation and facilitation a plus
Experience with Wraparound preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Responsibilities

Responsive to the families’ identified needs
Helps develop family-centered help-giver skills
Helps to achieve professional and family partnerships
Assists family to incorporate informal supports, natural family helpers, and other community resources
Assists/completes outcome measures with child and families
Responsible for initial enrollments
Maintain contact with referring party and communicate family’s participation, progress or barriers to treatment
Collaborate with outside agencies to provide services needed for families
In collaboration with team members and families, create and maintain Plan of Care and Crisis Safety Plan for families
Adheres to a non-judgmental, strength-based model that builds on strengths and hope, while also being realistic and practical.
Coordinate, and conduct monthly and as needed Child Family Team meetings with families to assess their needs and progress toward goals
Maintain client chart in accordance with HIPAA, DMH, DCFS, Probation and Los Angeles County standards
Complete and submit all required paperwork, notes and reports including but not limited to: Department of Mental Health progress notes, Incident reports, Suspected child abuse reports, Monthly status reports
Available to respond to crisis 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Respond to crisis and coordinate immediate intervention to stabilize family
Consult with team members and supervisor on a regular basis regarding caseload and appropriate course of action in crisis situations and incidents
Leads the individual Child Family Team by: Following the four phases of Wraparound and all the activities identified, Ensuring the principles of Wraparound are adhered to by all team members, Ensuring that all the strengths and needs are identified and documented, Ensuring all the identified services are provided in a timely and appropriate manner, Being the contact point for children, families, service providers and the community, Ensuring the County and/or tribal representatives have adequate opportunities for input and access to the team and planning process
Assess the need to request flex funds and communicate need to immediate supervisor
Regularly meet with supervisor and/or clinical staff
Report any concerns regarding client services and satisfaction to appropriate team member
Attend all program or agency trainings and meetings as required
Drive personal vehicle as necessary
Sensitive and responsive to the cultural differences among the agency’s client population
Actively participate in the quality improvement project
The Wraparound Facilitator will take on special projects or additional duties as assigned by the Wraparound Leadership and/or AVP of ICBS