High Fidelity Wraparound Family Team Facilitator

SGA Youth & Family Services; Illinois; Vor Ort; USD 47.000 - 58.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement savings plan

Paid vacation, sick leave, personal/ID

Employee Assistance Program

Zusammenfassung

SGA Youth & Family Services seeks a full-time case manager to support youth and families involved with DCFS in Illinois. You will coordinate care, lead family team meetings, and implement individualized plans of care, while maintaining accurate records and documentation.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and experience with diverse communities; Spanish bilingual skills are preferred, with a strong emphasis on confidentiality and advocacy.

Qualifikationen

• Experience coordinating care and/or working with youth and families in direct service.
• Knowledge of Illinois child welfare system and local resources preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred; strong communication with diverse families.

Aufgaben

• Manage and maintain a maximum caseload of 15 families involved with DCFS.
• Collaborate with families to identify needs and develop a plan of care.
• Complete CANS assessments at designated intervals and document progress.
• Maintain administrative tasks via Google Drive, Apricot, and ETO case notes.
• Lead family team meetings and advocate for the family in least restrictive settings.

Kenntnisse

Care coordination

Family engagement

Communication skills

Bilingual Spanish preferred

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Education, or related field

Tools

Google Drive

Apricot

ETO

Microsoft Windows

Jobbeschreibung

Description

SGA provides a wide range of social services in some of Illinois' most challenged and consistently underserved communities and creates long-term and community-wide change.

Description

SGA provides a wide range of social services in some of Illinois' most challenged and consistently underserved communities and creates long-term and community-wide change.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain a maximum caseload of 15 families involved with DCFS.
• Display effective inter-personal skills, a dedication to helping youth and families reach their goals, and a strong attention to detail in the coordination of services and care.
• Collaborate with families to identify individualized needs and develop a plan of care to meet those needs.
• Complete a strength-based assessment of all life domains, identifying both strengths and needs
• Facilitate and lead the Family Team in all meetings, ensuring the youth and family voice is heard and respected by all team members.
• Confidently lead and engage in effective family team meetings, while being observed by program supervisor or program funders.
• Work in collaboration with the Family Team, develop a comprehensive plan of care, assigning responsibilities to each team member to address needs, including both non-traditional services and evidence-based treatments, as appropriate.
• Guide the team to adjust the plan to address any anticipated crisis situation.
• Provide consultation and support to the Family Team in the implementation of the plan of care and monitoring the progress toward goal achievement.
• Advocate for the family, especially around meeting their needs in the least restrictive setting possible.
• Completes the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) Assessment tool at designated intervals.
• Maintain all administrative tasks promptly through Google Drive, Apricot online database, ETO case notes (the data management system) and on-site case files.
• Adhere to the fidelity of Wraparound facilitation, as taught during on-the-job training. (NCFIE and MiiWrap)
• Home visits and meetings with families within their community is required.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and maintain up-to-date knowledge of DCFS policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree required: in the field of Counseling, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Education, or related program, preferred.

Experience

• Experience coordinating care and/or working with youth and families on a direct service level. Basic knowledge of the Illinois child welfare system; knowledge of local resources and service providers is preferred. Experience working with diverse populations and in diverse communities

Other

• Knowledge of the DCFS SACWIS data system and the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) Assessment is preferred. Strong collaborative, relationship-building, and communication skills to effectively resolve Problems, achieve goals, and meet deliverables. Ability to work varying hours, including evenings, to accommodate the family’s needs. Sensitivity to cultural diversity is required. Ability to communicate and cooperate with diverse families, various professionals, and community groups. Assertive personality willing to follow up with non-engaged youth, family, and supports ensuring tasks are completed promptly. Attention to detail and thoroughness. Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Windows and internet proficiency, including the use of Google Drive applications. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Bilingual in Spanish preferred. Ability to exercise discretion and ensure confidentiality.

STATUS: Full-Time

$52,416 annually

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Ability to work varying hours Monday - Friday, Schedule may include some evenings and weekends.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance required for work-related travel

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain stationary 50% of the time.
• Must be able to frequently move inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Must be able to transport oneself to and from home visits.
• Occasionally ascends/descends stairs.
• Constantly moves to assist during program activities.
• At times, it may be required to lift up to 25 lbs. for various needs.
• Frequently moves in outdoor weather conditions

Benefits

FULL-TIME BENEFITS ELIGIBLE

Eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; employer-paid life insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; a 403(b) retirement savings plan; paid vacation, sick leave, personal days, and holidays; an Employee Assistance Program; Benefits are provided in accordance with plan documents and organizational policies, and eligibility may vary based on employment status and scheduled hours.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time; this description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.??This job description is subject to change at any time.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary Description

$52,416 annually