SUMMARY

The Facilitator primarily has responsibility for the engagement, assessment, Child and Family Team formation, implementation, and case management services to children, adolescents and their families within the context of the 4 Step Model Child and Family Team Meeting. When indicated as a need by the youth/family, the Facilitator provides mental health services, linkage to services and other services to clients. The Facilitator works in collaboration with the child, Parents/Guardians, foster parents, informal supports, Child and Family Specialist, Parent Partners, Intensive Service (IS) Therapists, Department of Children and Family Services, Los Angeles County Probation, and the Department of Mental Health. The Facilitator works within the framework of the Los Angeles County Share Core Practice Model: Engaging, Teaming, Assessing, Planning and Intervening, Tracking and Adapting to help identify Strengths and Underlying Needs of the child and family. The Facilitator monitors Child Safety and is on call 24/7 based on the specific criteria of each program in Intensive Services (Full Service Partnership, Wraparound and Intensive Field Capable Clinical Services).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports and promotes the mission of the Agency: Foothill Family empowers children and families to achieve success in relationships, school, and work through community-based services that advance growth and development.
• Manages the coordination and implementation of the 4 Step Model CFTs and its components (i.e. Wraparound):
  • Manages and coordinates the Staff Engagement process between the Foothill Family Treatment team and the County referral source.
  • Manages and coordinates the Family Engagement process between the child and family referred and the Foothill Family Treatment team that includes preparing the child and family for the CFT meeting.
  • Manages and coordinates the Child and Family Team meeting process that involves listening to the family story, identifying the underlying needs, strategizing on these needs, and assigning team members to accomplish these tasks.
  • Manages and coordinates the Debrief process between the Treatment team and the County referral source.
• Works within the context of a multi-disciplinary Child and Family Team, convenes the Team, and ensures the continuity of care and all identified services are documented and provided as agreed upon by the team.
• Manages the training curriculum of the 4 Step CFT Model (Staff Engagement, Family Engagement, CFT Meeting, Debrief) and the activities associated in each component for Department staff.
• Completes all required documentation associated with program and contract requirements.
• Maintains a caseload within specific program guidelines; provides services in-home, in the community and/or in Agency offices.
• Manages, coordinates and schedules CFTs within the required timeframes.
• Engages families in the treatment planning process as defined by meeting the family where they are at and with what they want to work.
• Works collaboratively with the treatment team to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Practices the values and principles of the Core Practice Model and encompasses Engaging, Teaming, Assessment, Planning & Intervention, and Tracking & Adapting into services delivered.
• Transports clients, as appropriate and necessary, to ensure service needs are met.
• Provides trauma-informed care and focuses on building Protective Factors of Parental Resilience, Social Connections, Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development, Concrete Support in Times of Need, and Social and Emotional Competence of Children.
• Monitors children and families to ensure child safety and is available 24/7 for Emergency CFT meetings.
• Requires the ability to drive to client's homes and make visits to program sites away from the main office.
• Displays sensitivity to the service population's cultural and socioeconomics characteristics.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Arts from an accredited school in social work, psychology or a related field is required. Master of Arts from an accredited school in social work, psychology, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in Intensive Services such as Wraparound, FSP, IFCCS. Preferred.
• Experience providing culturally competent services to diverse populations.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule with 24/7 crisis response availability and an interest in working in various environments in order to best meet the family's needs.
• Experience facilitating the 4 Step Model CFT preferred.
• Experience in providing child abuse treatment.
• Experience in providing treatment to children with serious emotional problems (i.e. Wraparound, FSP, IFCCS) combined with an interest in identifying creative treatment options. Preferred.
• Experience in providing direct service to individuals, families and groups.
• Excellent decision making skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Valid CA Driver's License and maintains insurability on the Agency's auto liability policy (including a minimum of 2 years driving experience after receiving license) and maintains the California state required auto insurance liability limits.
• Bilingual Spanish Language Preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.