Facilitator

Penny Lane Centers; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Penny Lane Centers is seeking a Facilitator to act as the Intensive Care Coordinator for multiple programs, leading planning for families and coordinating with the team. This role emphasizes strengths-based, family-centered, and community-based service delivery.

The Facilitator will collaborate with county workers, participate in CFT meetings, mentor team members, and ensure adherence to contracts and procedures. Leadership, communication, and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (M.A.) with at least 1 year of experience working with children and/or families.
• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) with at least 2 years of experience working with children and/or families.
• Without a college degree, 3 years of direct service experience in Intensive Services is required and skill aptitude tests must be passed.
• Volunteer and/or personal experience in foster care may be considered in lieu of paid experience.
• Must be able to use Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook for word processing and email.

Responsibilities

• Lead team meetings and manage Plans of Care/Client Treatment Plans.
• Interface with county workers, Interagency Screening Committee, and the court system.
• Provide training and help resolve conflicts among team members.
• Oversee program adherence to County contracts and agency protocols.
• Attend CFT meetings at the office, families' homes, and in the community.

Skills

MS Word

MS Outlook

Public speaking

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

We recognize and reward top talent. If you are looking for a team environment where you can also make an individual contribution and are seeking opportunities for continual learning and development, we encourage you to apply today!

Penny Lane Centers is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging within our organization by connecting our heart, our knowledge, and our understanding of the lived experience of others, to have a revolutionary impact on the marginalized communities we serve.

Job Summary

The Facilitator is the Intensive Care Coordinator for FSP, IFCCS, and/or Wraparound referred families. The Facilitator is a direct service provider to the Intensive Services families and manages the planning process as the team lead. The Facilitator operates from a strengths‑based, family‑centered, team‑driven, community‑based perspective. The Facilitator will practice solution‑focused problem‑solving during the planning process. The Facilitator initiates contact with new families and interfaces with the youth's county workers, the Interagency Screening Committee, and the court system. The Facilitator attends all Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings in the agency office, at the families' homes, and in the community. The Facilitator leads team meetings, facilitates team communication, and updates the Plans of Care/ Client Treatment Plans. The Facilitator works with the team members by offering training and helping to resolve conflicts. The Facilitator oversees program adherence to the County contracts and to established protocols and procedures.

The Facilitator must demonstrate positive business ethics, communication skills, initiative, and good judgment. The facilitator must be able to take on a leadership role and have creative problem‑solving abilities. The Facilitator must be comfortable with public speaking and encouraging others to participate in meetings. The facilitator needs to be flexible, have a positive attitude, and be able to work collaboratively with others.

Requirements

• Master's degree (M.A.) with at least 1 year of experience working with children and/or families.
• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) with at least 2 years of experience working with children and/or families.
• Candidates without a college degree must have 3 years of direct service experience in an Intensive Services program (Wraparound, Intensive Field Capable Clinical Services, Intensive Treatment Foster Care, or Full‑Service Partnership) and successfully pass the skill aptitude test.
• If lacking paid experience, volunteer and/or personal experience as a child in the foster care system will be considered.
• Must be able to use the computer and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word for word processing and Microsoft Outlook for email use.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred (verbal and written skillset).
• Valid California driver's license; current automobile insurance; have and maintain a clean driving record acceptable to the organization's insurance company; have immediate access to his or her vehicle during work hours.

Position Location: Lancaster, CA

Salary Range: $24.16 - $33.77 per hour

Additional $2.00 per hour bilingual Spanish differential.

Penny Lane Centers offers competitive salaries and benefits. Please visit www.pennylane.org to see a complete list of perks and benefits. Medical benefits are effective the first of the month upon hire, not to exceed 31 days.

Equal Employment Opportunity.

Penny Lane is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (Protected class) including, but not limited to race; religious creed; color; national; origin; ancestry; physical disability; mental disability; medical condition, including genetic characteristics; genetic information; marital status; sex; pregnancy' child birth or related medical conditions; actual or perceived gender; gender identity or expression or sexual orientation. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, recruitment advertising, pay and other forms of compensation, training and general treatment during employment.