FIT Paraprofessional - Community Service Agency

Child & Family Services Inc; Fall River (MA); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 56.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Tuition reimbursement

Travel assistance / mileage

Descripción de la vacante

Child & Family Services Inc. seeks a Family-Based Intensive Treatment Paraprofessional in Massachusetts. You will join a multidisciplinary team providing intensive family therapy, care coordination, and case management for youth under 21 with SED.

Travel and evening/weekend availability are required, with strong emphasis on collaboration and advocacy. You will support clinicians, attend therapy sessions, assist with school plans/IEPs, and help connect families to outpatient services while

Formación

• Interns in MA-level degree program in human services or BA/AS in the field.
• Availability during evenings and weekends is required.
• Experience navigating child/family serving systems is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Work with family and team to implement focused structural/therapeutic interventions.
• Attend and assist family therapy sessions; provide coaching and advocacy.
• Engage in care coordination, school meetings, and IEP planning.
• Assist in discharge planning and linkage to outpatient services.

Conocimientos

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Crisis intervention

Effective communication

Cultural competence

Educación

MA/BA/AS in human services

Descripción del empleo

The Family-Based Intensive Treatment (FIT) Paraprofessional is responsible for working as a member of a multidisciplinary team to offer a combination of intensive family therapy, care coordination, targeted case management and Family Partner support for youth under 21 who have experienced a Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) and meet other Medical Necessity Criteria (MNC). They are responsible to the Clinical Team Lead and the CSA Program Director.Child and Family Services recognizes the power in Diversity and believes that Equity is a Human Right.$1 per hour Language Differential! (eligible languages include: Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Spanish or ASL)Child & Family Services carefully considers a wide range of factors when determining compensation including, but not limited to, prior experience, education, certification(s), license(s), skills and expertise, location, internal equity and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Our goal is to support, reward and compensate the entire individual. Depending on role eligibility, your offer may include a bonus or other incentives. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated.Job Responsibilities & Essential FunctionsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.Work in collaboration with team members and the entire family, or a subset of the family, to assist with implementation of focused, structural, or strategic interventions and behavioral techniques to: enhance problem-solving, limit-setting, risk management/safety planning, and communication; build skills to strengthen the family, advance therapeutic goals, or improve ineffective patterns of interaction; identify and utilize community resources; and develop and maintain natural supports for the youth and parent/caregiver(s) in order to promote sustainability of treatment gainsMaintain positive working relationships with FIT team, including supervisor and clinician, in addition to other collateral contacts and community providers.Support implementation of the clinician’s treatment plan to assist the youth and family in achieving the goals of that planProvide coaching in support of decision-making in both crisis and non-crisis situationsAttend and assist with facilitating family therapy sessionsFacilitate individual sessions with clientsAssist the clinician in implementing the therapeutic objectives of the treatment plan designed to address the youth’s mental health, behavioral, and emotional needsMake referrals as determined by the family, FIT team, and treatment planPromotes linkage with outpatient providers by assisting the youth and family in their attending outpatient appointments. When requested by the family, and when clinically appropriate, attends and supports a youth and family at meetings related to the youth's behavioral health needs treatments in any settingSupport and help the family with the education system by attending school meetings and participating in the development of any school plans/IEP’s; and within other systems such as the courts, state agencies and community organizationsUsing the treatment plan, identify and actively assist the family to obtain and monitor the delivery of available and agreed upon servicesWhen requested by the family, and when clinically appropriate, attends and supports a youth and family at meetings related to the youths behavioral health needsPromotes linkage with outpatient providers by assisting the youth and family in their attending outpatient appointmentsEngages in robust discharge planning, that begins at intake. Assists the youth and family in assessing and accessing other levels of care as clinically appropriateParticipates in weekly individual supervision and weekly clinical supervision, appropriate with the needs of the programParticipates in ongoing program and agency meetings as requiredEngage in effective Care Coordination and CollaborationParticipate in independent education and training opportunitiesUtilize clinical skills involving knowledge of the DSM-5Provide psychoeducation and advocacy as appropriateMaintain consistent communication with supervisor and team members: remaining available via work cell phone and by reading and responding to work related emails dailyRemain up to date with all paperwork and documentation needs within the FIT program.Maintain all scheduled sessions with youth and families; maintain regular contact with all youth and families and consistently meet program expectationsAttend and actively participate in clinical supervision and team meetingTravel RequiredMust have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation that meets CFS Driver Policy. Travel is required to provide services in different settings and to attend agency meetings, events, and trainingsOther DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Interns in MA-level degree program in human services field or BA level degree or associate's degree in human services. The FIT paraprofessional should be experienced in navigating the child/family–serving systems and have experience advocating for family members who are involved with behavioral health systems. Availability during evening/weekend hours is required.Cultural Competency QualificationsAwareness of personal attitudes, beliefs, biases, and assumptions about othersKnowledge of the various dimensions of diversity, including gender, race, and ethnicityAcknowledging that people from other cultural groups may not share the same beliefs and practices or perceive experiences in the same wayCultural knowledge of key populations that will be served to address disparities in service deliveryDemonstrates positive attitudes towards cultural differences by showing respect and openness towards people whose social and cultural background is different from one's ownDemonstrates skills for communication and interaction across cultures, including the ability to recognize and manage personal behaviors, moods, and impulses to create an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming climate within the agencyBenefits:Benefit eligible at 20+ hours per weekMedical – Harvard Pilgrim/HealthPlans Inc.Dental – UnumVision - EyeMedWellworks for You (Employee Wellness)2 weeks’ vacation accrued over 1st year, 3 weeks after 3 years, 4 weeks after 5 years and 5 weeks after 20 years12 Sick Days, 10 Paid Holidays, and 2 Personal Days per yearFlexible spending accounts – save on medical expenses and dependent care!401K – CFS matches first 1% at 100%; 2%-6% of annual earnings are matched at 50%100% Employer paid Life Insurance100% Employer paid Long Term Disability and AD&DSupplemental/Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance available for you, your spouse, and your childrenTuition reimbursement – Up to $1,500 per calendar yearProfessional Licensure reimbursement (LICSW, LMHC)24-hour travel assistance, mileage reimbursement, discounted Healthtrax gym membership, and employee appreciation events!Child and Family Services, Inc. values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages applicants from the BIPOC, LGBTQ+, AAPI, Hispanic, Latinx and Veteran communities to apply for employment. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, gender, sex,( including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.