Wraparound Child and Family Specialist

Aviva Family and Children's Services (Hamburger Home); Lynwood (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviva Family and Children's Services aims to create safe, supportive spaces for children, youth and families to heal and belong. The Wraparound Child and Family Specialist collaborates with the team to implement individualized plans and connect families with community resources through home and community visits.

Responsibilities include case management, advocacy, documentation, and coordinating with partners to meet client goals in a culturally responsive, family-centered approach.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work with families from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management and advocacy including connecting families with community services.
• Serve as liaison between client, agency, and community agencies.
• Develop individualized service plans and conduct home visits to support goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual Spanish (preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology or related field

OR GED + 3 years of relevant experience

Job description

Aviva Family and Children’s Services Mission StatementCreating safe, supportive spaces, where children, youth and families can heal, build resilience, and experience belonging.Job SummaryUnder the supervision of the Wraparound Leadership, the Wraparound Child and Family Specialist (CFS) works with Wraparound Facilitator, Therapist, Youth Partner, and Parent Partner and participates in the Child and Family Team to provide direct services to the child and family as identified in the Plan of Care. The Wraparound CFS works with children and their families in their home/out-of-home placements and their respective communities. The Wraparound CFS assists in determining clients’ need for community services and providing community resources in a timely manner. Additionally, the Wraparound CFS completes all required documentation and paperwork in accordance with agency and county standards.Essential FunctionsProvide case management and advocacy services including evaluating and responding to identified needs for community services and resources, obtaining and facilitating client information, participating and providing feedback regarding service delivery and problem solvingWith supervision serve as a liaison between client, agency and community agencies and organizationsProvide individualized treatment, individual rehabilitation, behavior modification, teaching and demonstrating activities, contribute to individual/group counseling and assist client in keeping appointmentsWith supervision help identify client needs and triggers to escalation (within a strength based model) and barriers and make recommendations to supervisors and treatment teamReport any concerns regarding client services and satisfaction to supervisor and appropriate team memberProvide oversight of clients from program admission in collaboration with the parents; develop individualized service plans based on assessment reports provided.Conduct visits to homes, schools and other service providers in order to help client achieve their service plan goals.Evaluate parent/child/family progress and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.Assist in the development of a comprehensive plan of care, ensuring strategies, interventions and services are family-centered, flexible and community-based.Ensure collaboration, coordination, and partnership among all agencies and family involved in the implementation of the families’ planAssist family in the incorporation of informal supports, natural family helpers, and other community resources.Maintain weekly accurate service time requirements, within expected deadlines.Complete all required documentation, outcome measures, and paperwork in accordance with agency and county standardsRegular, active participation in administrative and clinical supervision and meetings.Follow up with supervisor in a timely manner regarding significant issues.Demonstrate ownership of work responsibilities by incorporating feedback, taking initiative, and interacting in a professional manner within assigned role and adhering to agency guidelines.Actively participate in scheduled staff meetings, agency wide meetings, and other meetings as assignedSensitive and responsive to the cultural differences among the agency’s client populationActively participate in quality improvement projectsAdheres to all applicable Federal and State regulations for confidentiality, HIPAA, mandated reporting of suspected child or elder abuseFollow and adhere to all field safety guidelines.Drive personal vehicle as necessaryThe Wraparound Child and Family Specialist will take on special projects or additional duties as assigned by the Program Leadership.Competency Requirements-Ability to read, write, speak and understand English-Bilingual (Spanish) preferred-Ability to work effectively as a member of the Wraparound team-Ability to successfully work with families of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds-Must have excellent oral and written communication skills-Must have excellent interpersonal skills-Must have strong organizational and planning skills-Knowledge of social services system and community resources-Knowledgeable in Wraparound philosophy, policy and process-Demonstrate skill in operating Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and other agency programsEducation and Experience-Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology or related field and 1 year of experience working with high-risk children or youth OR a high school diploma (or General Educational Diploma GED) and 3 years working with high risk youth.-Experience working in the Wraparound program preferred-Experience in crisis management preferred-Experience with DMH documentation preferredCertifications/Licenses-Valid CA driver’s license-Valid automobile insuranceAdditional Requirements-Tuberculosis clearance-Department of Justice/Fingerprint clearance-Satisfactory completion of health screening-Proof of legal eligibility to work in the United States-Satisfactory driving recordDelegates Authority ToN/APhysical DemandsWhile performing the duties of a Wraparound Child and Family Specialist, the employee is frequently required to walk, drive, sit, and use their fingers to manipulate a keyboard or writing instrument. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach. The employee is rarely required to run, bend, kneel or lift objects weighing more than 30 pounds.Work EnvironmentThe work environment is indoor and outdoors. The noise level varies from quiet to loud. The work environment is community-based and requires conducting home visitsThis Job Description has been developed to identify some of the duties and responsibilities of this position. It is not intended to limit or encompass all duties and responsibilities of the position.Aviva Family and Children's Services at its sole and absolute discretion, expressly reserves the right to modify, supplement, delete or augment the duties and responsibilities specified in this and all job descriptions.