Youth and Young Adult Access Center TIP Facilitator

Vinfen•Everett, MA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transition to Independence (TIP) Facilitator who works at the Service Enhanced Access Center (SEAC) of the Enhanced Young Adult Program (EYAP) provides coaching and facilitation to transitional age Youth and Young Adults (YYA) in meeting their life goals. The TIP Facilitator provides support for 10 Youth and Young Adults using mentoring, teaching skills, contingency contracting, counseling, and problem solving to maximize the likelihood of success for each person served. The Facilitator helps each Youth and Young Adult recognize that life situations provide both successes and challenges that provide valuable experiences and opportunities to learn. The SEAC TIP Facilitator will be specially trained to work with Young Adults experiencing first episode psychosis and the resources available to this sub-population in the community. The SEAC TIP Facilitator staffs the Service Enhanced Access Center and Youth and Young Adults activities associated. The SEAC TIP Facilitator collaborates with the TIP services team for requisite training and support around implementing the TIP practice model.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in the social sciences, rehabilitation, and/or education fields (e.g. special education, psychology, social work) required. In some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training.
A minimum of 2 years' experience working in an educational, social service, juvenile justice, and/or mental health settings in which the person provided counseling, training, therapy, and/or guidance to YYA and their families (with a Bachelor's degree) or a minimum of 1 year experience in the above noted areas (with a Master's degree).
One year working in a strengths-based model serving YYA in the role of Facilitator.
All applicants must be able to become CPR, First Aid certified within 2 weeks of employment. Completion of TIP Model Core Competency Training within 3 months of hire
All candidates must be able to successfully pass a CORI, reference, and driving record check
A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least 6 months, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to those who have experience in working with YYA with emotional/behavioral dysregulation or psychiatric
Access to an operational and insured vehicle and willing to use it to transport Youth and Young Adults strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Conducting 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 -- Employment & Career, Educational Opportunities, Living Situation, Personal Effectiveness & Wellbeing and Community Life Functioning.
Coaching and supporting Youth and Young Adults as they progress through their levels of TIP supporting Young Adults experiencing first episode psychosis.
Delivers evidence informed/based practices as supported by the SEAC
Staffs activities sponsored by the SEAC in support of the full membership of all Youth and Young Adult and Staff
Collects and records data relevant to the progress of Youth and Young Adult across their goals during each of the active, maintenance, and follow-along statuses
Facilitates each Youth and Young Adults' person-centered planning and development of his/her/their individualized TIP Core Competency Plan.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for employees working 30 hours or more
15 days of Vacation, 12 Paid Holidays, 10 Sick Days and 3 Personal Days per year (for employees scheduled for 20 hours or more)
Education Assistance and Tuition Remission Programs as well as innovative Student Loan Payment Programs. Employment with Vinfen counts toward your Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Professional Development programs including year-round online training courses and opportunities to earn CEUs
Retirement savings programs, including a fully funded, employer sponsored retirement plan and an employee funded 403 (b) plan
Company paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
$500 -- $1,000+ Employee Referral Bonuses with no annual cap!
Other generous benefits including discounted memberships, access to wellness programs and more!