About this opportunity
Children’s Services, incorporated lists this Wraparound Child and Family Specialist opportunity in lynwood, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job DetailsJob Location: Lynwood Site - Lynwood, CA 90262Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $23.00 - $25.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: Up to 50% Job Shift: DayJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesAviva Family and Children’s Services Mission Statement
Creating safe, supportive spaces, where children, youth and families can heal, build resilience, and experience belonging.
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Wraparound Leadership, the Wraparound Child and Family Specialist (CFS) works with Wraparound Facilitator, Therapist, Youth Partner, and Parent Partner and participates in the Child and Family Team to provide direct services to the child and family as identified in the Plan of Care. The Wraparound CFS works with children and their families in their home/out-of-home placements and their respective communities. The Wraparound CFS assists in determining clients’ need for community services and providing community resources in a timely manner. Additionally, the Wraparound CFS completes all required documentation and paperwork in accordance with agency and county standards.
Essential Functions
Provide case management and advocacy services including evaluating and responding to identified needs for community services and resources, obtaining and facilitating client information, participating and providing feedback regarding service delivery and problem solving
With supervision serve as a liaison between client, agency and community agencies and organizations
Provide individualized treatment, individual rehabilitation, behavior modification, teaching and demonstrating activities, contribute to individual/group counseling and assist client in keeping appointments
With supervision help identify client needs and triggers to escalation (within a strength based model) and barriers and make recommendations to supervisors and treatment team
Report any concerns regarding client services and satisfaction to supervisor and appropriate team member
Provide oversight of clients from program admission in collaboration with the parents; develop individualized service plans based on assessment reports provided.
Conduct visits to homes, schools and other service providers in order to help client achieve their service plan goals.
Evaluate parent/child/family progress and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.
Assist in the development of a comprehensive plan of care, ensuring strategies, interventions and services are family-centered, flexible and community-based.
Ensure collaboration, coordination, and partnership among all agencies and family involved in the implementation of the families’ plan
Assist family in the incorporation of informal supports, natural family helpers, and other community resources.
Maintain weekly accurate service time requirements, within expected deadlines.
Complete all required documentation, outcome measures, and paperwork in accordance with agency and county standards
Regular, active participation in administrative and clinical supervision and meetings.
Follow up with supervisor in a timely manner regarding significant issues.
Demonstrate ownership of work responsibilities by incorporating feedback, taking initiative, and interacting in a professional manner within assigned role and adhering to agency guidelines.
Actively participate in scheduled staff meetings, agency wide meetings, and other meetings as assigned
Sensitive and responsive to the cultural differences among the agency’s client population
Actively participate in quality improvement projects
Adheres to all applicable Federal and State regulations for confidentiality, HIPAA, mandated reporting of suspected child or elder abuse
Follow and adhere to all field safety guidelines.
Drive personal vehicle as necessary
Qualifications
Competency Requirements
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
Ability to work effectively as a member of the Wraparound team
Ability to successfully work with families of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds
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 and process
Demonstrate skill in operating Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and other agency programs
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology or related field and 1 year of experience working with high-risk children or youth OR a high school diploma (or General Educational Diploma GED) and 3 years working with high risk youth.
Experience working in the Wraparound program preferred
Experience in crisis management preferred
Experience with DMH documentation preferred
Certifications/Licenses
Valid CA driver’s license
Valid automobile insurance
Additional Requirements
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
Delegates Authority To
N/A
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of a Wraparound Child and Family Specialist, the employee is frequently required to walk, drive, sit, and use their fingers to manipulate a keyboard or writing instrument. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach. The employee is rarely required to run, bend, kneel or lift objects weighing more than 30 pounds.
Work Environment
The work environment is indoor and outdoors. The noise level varies from quiet to loud. The work environment is community-based and requires conducting home visits
This Job Description has been developed to identify some of the duties and responsibilities of this position. It is not intended to limit or encompass all duties and responsibilities of the position.
Aviva Family and Children's Services at its sole and absolute discretion, expressly reserves the right to modify, supplement, delete or augment the duties and responsibilities specified in this and all job descriptions.
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Worksite address
lynwood, CA, 90262, US
Who can apply
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