About this opportunity
Turning Point Community Programs lists this Family Coordinator II opportunity in elk grove, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
GENERAL PURPOSE
This position is responsible for providing specialty mental health services to a caseload of up to 30 youth and their families. Works cooperatively and effectively with Therapist and collaborates with the treatment team to best serve the client and family. Effectively coordinates with community partners and resources to increase client and family supports. Demonstrates and understands strength-based strategies for supporting the family. Ability to work independently and manage a regularly changing daily schedule.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that could be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.
Works in partnership with parents who are treated as experts concerning their families.
Ensures that treatment goals are being met and to develop additional interventions when needed.
Coaches clients in developing appropriate social skills, coping skills, money management, personal hygiene, job readiness, etc.
Provides psychoeducation and strength-based support to increase protective factors (housing, income, parenting skills, etc.) and to promote familial stability in the community.
Responsible for providing services to address homelessness in such a way as to give parents the primary role in deciding what needs are priorities and what courses of action are best for their child and their family.
Responsible for coordination of services with outside agencies, schools, medical providers and other community partners
Acts as advocate for and assists clients and their families in accessing and receiving mental health treatment, medical care, housing, food and clothing as indicated.
Assist in establishing client's eligibility for Medi-Cal or other benefits and advocates for continuation of benefits when appropriate.
Provides case management services and supports the development of safety plans as needed.
Enlists the involvement of formal and informal community resources to support the family utilizing direct input from the child and family.
Facilitates or Co- Facilitates Child and Family Team Meetings
Sees the family weekly for periods of time/day that may vary depending on the need of the family.
Responsible for all required record keeping as indicated by county and agency.
Provides prompt intervention in the event of a crisis both to stop the crisis and to notify when indicated, persons and agencies necessary for the resolution of the crisis situation; provides "on-the-spot" counseling that is both helpful to the clients and consistent with the philosophy of the program.
Attends to the safety, health, and well-being of clients.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES
Education, Training and Experience:
MINIMUM:
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is by having an AA degree and 6 yrs of relevant experience or a Bachelor's Degree and 4 yrs experience or a Masters Degree and 2 yrs of relevant experience
Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements: California driver's license & current vehicle insurance/registration
Reliable means of transportation capable of passing vehicle safety inspection if more than five years old excluding all modes of two-wheeled transport inclusive of bicycles, mopeds and motorcycles.
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Compensation: $24 to $26
Interested? Join us at our open interviews on Wednesdays from 2-4PM,
located at 10850 Gold Center Drive, Suite 325, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Worksite address
elk grove, CA, 95759, US
Who can apply
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