Family Specialist, Wrap Job at Stanford Sierra Youth & Families

Stanford Sierra Youth & Families Sacramento, CA 95826

*$1,000 Hiring Bonus, Additional $1,500 Spanish Speaking Bonus*
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree plus 4 years of direct experience* working with children or families with complex needs. Preferred education emphasis in human services, counseling, guidance, social work, etc. OR
  • AA degree plus 6 years of direct experience* working with children or families with complex needs. Preferred education emphasis in human services, counseling, guidance, social work, etc.
  • approved experience is experience that qualifies the applicant for Mental Health Rehabilitation (MHRS) status in the County Children’s Mental Health System of Care

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Position Specific

  • Participates in the development of individualized family plans with members of the Child and Family Team
  • Writes clear, accurate and timely progress notes consistent with each contact/visit
  • Attends weekly staff meetings, supervision, and case management staff meetings as scheduled
  • Accountable for independent time management
  • Develops and maintains positive relationships with agency and community partners
  • Utilizes resources to implement behavior interventions and strategies
  • Forms positive, constructive relationships with children and their families
  • Communicates effectively with all members of the Child and Family Team
  • Maintains positive relationships with consumers and customers
  • Identifies strengths, skills, and positive qualities in children and families
  • Identifies temporary and sustainable resources and services within family and community environments
  • Assists families with transitions from resources provided or funded by Wraparound program to resources and services provided or funded by the family and community
  • Participates in the Internal Utilization Review process and other peer-review mechanisms, providing feedback to colleagues, accepting feedback from colleagues, and promptly responding to recommendations
  • Documents the plan development process by recording and distributing minutes of CFT meetings and writing progress notes
  • Performs tasks and services as assigned in individualized plans. Tasks may include but are not limited to:
  • Encouraging and engaging in tasks or activities that support, or "spark," identified strengths, skills, and positive qualities in children and families
  • Supervising individuals and groups of children
  • Problem-solving with children and families, including outlining alternatives and predicting consequences while supporting children and families to make good choices for themselves. Teaching specified skills to children and families
  • Performing day-to-day tasks that support family functioning (including transportation, meal preparation, short-term supervision, reminder calls, and other tasks)
  • Modeling appropriate behavior to direct families toward identified goals
  • Participating in healthy group dynamics within various settings including family homes, schools, parks and recreation centers, and treatment facilities
  • Performing other tasks identified in individualized plans
  • Maintains accurate and timely records
  • Follows all agency policies and procedures
  • Follows all agency, state, and federal health and safety rules and regulations
  • Adheres to all confidentiality requirements
  • Seeks out clinical information and advice as needed, accepts constructive criticism and reasonable recommendations from supervisors
  • Mentors new Family Specialists
  • Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the families
  • Participates in the agency 24 hour on-call programs

Agency Specific

  • Performs all duties in a manner consistent with the principles and values of agency, while adhering to applicable professional codes of ethics, the agency’s policies and procedures, contractor requirements, and regulatory requirements.
  • Model and communicate appropriate positive attitudes toward the agency’s Mission, Vision, and Values
  • Work collaboratively with all agency programs and staff to provide support as needed
  • Utilize and maintain calendar with all work-related details in order to manage time effectively and share calendar information with coworkers
  • Participate in on-going training to expand and develop professional skills
  • Perform other duties as necessary for the agency, as assigned

Employment At-Will
Employment at the Agency is terminable at-will, which means that employment may be
terminated at any time, without cause or reason, by either the employee or the Agency. In
addition the Agency may also demote, layoff, transfer or reassign employees at any time at its
sole discretion without cause or reason.
Check out our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement

  • *https://www.ssyaf.org/diversity-equity-inclusion

Starting Salary Range: $25.00 - $29.00 DOE

Education
Required

  • Bachelors or better in Human Services or related field
  • Associates or better in Human Services or related field

Skills
Preferred

  • Written and verbal communication
  • Work mobile, fast paced environment
  • Time management
  • Work Independently
  • Multi-tasker
  • Flexibility in schedule
  • Collaborative
  • Attention to detail
  • Adhere to all confidentiality requirements
  • Ability to use laptop computer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $29.00 per hour




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