Wraparound Facilitator- $2000 Sign On Bonus

• Wraparound Facilitator Under the assigned CCS supervisor, the Care Coordination Support Worker provides community-based services to identified youth, centered on Systems of Care [https://gucchd.georgetown.edu/products/Toolkit_SOC_Resource1.pdf]and Wraparound services. CSSW plays a critical role in the community behavioral health service delivery system, ensuring that services are family-focused, youth-guided, individualized, strengths-focused, and trauma-informed. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Targets youth identified in the Pathways program by the State of Illinois, HealthCare and Family Services
• Serves Pathways to Success eligible youth identified within CSS (Care Coordination) at the Tier level CCSW (Care Coordination Services – High-Fidelity Wraparound) in line with the policies of the program
• Provides service with an evidence-informed, structured approach to care coordination that adheres to procedures requirements regarding child and family engagement, individualized care planning, identifying and utilizing strengths and natural supports while completing fidelity measures/monitoring
• Assists in the integration of all services provided for the youth and family by serving as a central point of communication for service components in service delivery
• Collaborates with youth and families to identify both informal and formal supports to develop a Plan of Care and a Crisis Prevention Plan
• This position serves a caseload referred to Pathways to Success Tier level Wraparound.
• Caseloads vary based on referrals received and accepted services
• Positions require work in High Fidelity wraparound caseloads that are 10;1 with no more than 12 if there is an identified need and approval
• Completes a strength-based assessment and required updates utilizing the IM CANS to identify both strengths and treatment target needs
• Facilitates and coordinates Child and Family Team Meetings (CFTM) at regular intervals, as required by policy
• Coordinates collaboration with all service providers to develop a comprehensive Plan of Care and Crisis Prevention Plan
• Ensures that care planning and decision-making processes uphold the values, preferences, beliefs, culture, and identity of the child, family, and their community
• Monitors progress toward goal achievement and the indicators of success per care plan and revises the plan, as needed
• Regularly discusses progress toward goals with the client and encourages client feedback and client ownership of outcomes on a regular basis
• Improves client access to crisis supports and appropriate home and community-based services to support behavioral health needs
• Assists the team in adjusting the Plan of Care if movement toward goals is not happening
• Assists the team in adjusting the Crisis Prevention Plan, as needed, and at regular intervals per policy
• Advocates for the youth and family, especially towards their needs being met in the least restrictive setting possible
• Implements services to avoid the unnecessary use of inpatient psychiatric hospitalization, residential treatment, and emergency rooms
• Provides active guidance/feedback during family contacts (i.e., during crisis interventions and other crisis stability events)
• Completes intakes per program need
• Provides transportation for clients within program guidelines
• Provides training and education to caretakers where applicable
• Maintains highest ethical standards in keeping with professional affiliations and strength-oriented practice
• Plans and administers therapeutic interventions, when applicable
• Maintains a comprehensive client file
• Provides support as needed during crisis and follow-up services, and at times may respond to Mobile Crisis Services, if the youth experiencing a crisis is currently engaged in services
• Represents the agency at court hearings and attends required staffing meetings
• Adheres to Evidence-Based/Informed program (ARC)
• Adheres to the fidelity of Wraparound facilitation, per job training, for CSSW staff
• Provide Family Support Program (FSP) and Specialized Family Support Program (SFSP) as needed
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in psychology, social work, counseling, education or a similar-related field or a Master's Degree in a human service-related field Experience: Two years of experience coordinating care, including facilitating child and family team meetings and working with youth and families on a direct service level Other: Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record with OHU required levels of coverage for auto insurance
• Ability to work varying hours, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate family’s needs

• Requires Skills 1.
• Strong collaborative, relationship-building, and communication skills to effectively resolve problems, achieve goals, and meet deliverables 2.
• Resilience and creativity towards engaging non-engaged families and supports 3.
• Time management skills and the ability to consistently meet deadlines 4.
• Knowledge of the Illinois child welfare systems, including local resources and service providers 5.
• Experience working with diverse populations 6.
• Attention to detail 7.
• Proficient computer skills, including computer, keyboard, and Microsoft Windows 8.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of spoken and written English, sufficient to obtain, provide, or exchange information 9.
• Ability to exercise discretion and ensure confidentiality 10.
• Ability to handle stress well and effectively de-escalate crises 11.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence 12.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; ability to handle decisions 13.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form 14.
• Ability to maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy 15.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize analytical thinking and independently make decisions

• We Invest in You!
• Tuition assistance up to $2500 per year
• Up to 4 weeks paid Vacation Days, up to 6 paid Personal Days, and up to 5 paid Sick days annually
• Medical, dental, vision, 403b Retirement, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and short-term disability options
• Agency paid life up to $50K based on salary
• Voluntary Supplemental Life for Employee, Spouse, and Child(ren)
• Voluntary Legal Plans
• Agency paid long-term after 1 year of employment
• Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities

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