Transition Facilitator

Southwest Network Company Brand; Peoria (AZ); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement plan with company

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Employee discounts

Life insurance

Zusammenfassung

Southwest Network seeks a Transition Facilitator to coach teens and young adults through the Transition to Independence Process. You will support employment, education, housing, and wellbeing as they move from child to adult services, in community settings with flexible hours.

You will work with partners across health, education, and welfare, developing individualized service plans and evaluating progress toward completion.

Qualifikationen

• Must have formal education in a behavioral health or related field.
• Experience with transition-aged youth in behavioral health or related systems is preferred.
• CPR, First Aid and Therapeutic Options certifications must be current.

Aufgaben

• Coach and support teens and young adults through transition to independence.
• Collaborate with child/adolescent, education, and adult services to plan progress.
• Complete administrative documentation and maintain records.

Kenntnisse

Behavioral health experience

Transition-aged youth experience

CPR and First Aid certifications

Ausbildung

Master's or bachelor's in behavioral health or related field

Bachelor's in unrelated field + 1 year related experience

Associate's + 1 year related experience

High school diploma + 3 years related experience

Jobbeschreibung

Description

Come and join the AMAZING Southwest Network Team!

If you are passionate about working with teens and young adults, this position could be right for you. As a Transition Facilitator, you will coach, support and help young adults (ages 16.5 to 22) with emotional, behavioral or mental health issues as they transition from the children’s behavioral health system of care into adulthood or to the adult system of care. You will provide guidance and support in the areas of employment, education, housing, social and family relationships, independent and daily living, finances and budgeting, decision making, emotional and physical health and wellbeing, community life, and more using principles of the nationally recognized Transition to Independence Process program.

You will engage as a member of a transition team to develop solution-focused strategies to overcome barriers. You will be responsible to evaluate youth to determine their suitability to enter the program, then work with them and facilitate service plans to progress them through the program until completion. You will work collaboratively with other service providers and educators from children’s mental health, education, adult mental health, child welfare, rehabilitation and other partners as needed to ensure appropriate support for each young adult. You will work in the community and at non-traditional hours, in the places and at the times that work best for these young adults. You will also be responsible for administrative and documentation functions.

REQUIREMENTS

Education, Certification, and Experience Requirements

• Must possess one of the following:
  • Master's or bachelor's degree with a behavioral health or related field
  • Bachelor's degree in a non-related field PLUS one year related experience
  • Associate's degree in any field PLUS one year related experience
  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate PLUS three years' related experience
• At least one (1) year of behavioral health experience facilitating Child and Family teams preferred.
• Experience with transition-aged youth in the behavioral health, foster care and/or juvenile justice systems preferred.
• System experience and understanding of service planning for seriously mentally ill adults desired.
• Must maintain current CPR, First Aid, and Therapeutic Options certifications (offered through Southwest Network).
• Must maintain a valid Arizona state fingerprint clearance card.
• Must maintain a valid Arizona driver's license and car insurance.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

COMPENSATION and BENEFITS

• This position is offered at a fair, competitive salary.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health Savings and Flex Spending account options
• Paid sick, vacation and holiday time (10 paid holidays per year!)
• Retirement plan (403b) with company match
• Disability insurance
• Basic life insurance with the option to purchase supplemental insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and Employee Discounts
• Family Medical Leave
• Hearing Discount Program
• Virta Prediabetes Reversal Program

When you consider everything—the salary, the benefits, the ongoing training and support we offer, and the impact you’ll have on the lives of others—it could be the right opportunity for you.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon verification of education, employment, driving record and auto insurance, and completion of a criminal background check and drug testing.

Southwest Network is an equal opportunity employer.

ABOUT OUR CHILD & ADOLESCENT & GENERAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES DIVISION

In the treatment of children, adolescents and young adults, we are known for getting people in quickly, treating even the most challenging situations, offering helpful parent and family support, and providing quality, compassionate care. Using the nationally recognized Transition to Independence Process (TIP) with treatment tailored to each person’s strengths, needs, and culture, youth can stay in the home, be productive in school, and have a hopeful future. Integrated health services address both behavioral and physical health issues, and special programs for teens and young adults help them realize their potential and become independent adults. We also collaborate with the Arizona Department of Child Safety to provide families involved in child welfare with comprehensive service plans which integrate all aspects of care and treatment. All members of the team practice in a manner that is consistently mindful of the 12 Principles of The Arizona Vision for Children.

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