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Wraparound Child and Family Specialist II
$72k-87k (estimate)
Full Time | Social & Legal Services
2 Months Ago
AVIVA Family and Children's Services is Hiring a Wraparound Child and Family Specialist II Near Los Angeles, CA
Aviva Family and Children’s Services Mission StatementAviva believes every child and every family in our Los Angeles community deserves the chance for a brighter future. We provide compassionate support, therapeutic services, and guidance to at-risk children and families.
Job SummaryUnder the supervision of the Wraparound Program Lead and Clinical Supervisor as applicable, the Child and Family Specialist (CFS II) works with Wraparound Facilitator, Therapist, 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 CFS II works with children and their families in their home/out-of-home placements and their respective communities. The CFS II assists in determining clients’ need for community services and providing community resources in a timely manner. Additionally, the CFS II completes all required documentation and paperwork in accordance with agency and county standards.
Essential Functions
Competency Requirements
Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of a Child and Family Specialist II, 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 visits.
This 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.
Job SummaryUnder the supervision of the Wraparound Program Lead and Clinical Supervisor as applicable, the Child and Family Specialist (CFS II) works with Wraparound Facilitator, Therapist, 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 CFS II works with children and their families in their home/out-of-home placements and their respective communities. The CFS II assists in determining clients’ need for community services and providing community resources in a timely manner. Additionally, the CFS II completes all required documentation and paperwork in accordance with agency and county standards.
Essential Functions
- Provide case management, therapeutic services as needed and advocacy 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 solving.
- Serve as a liaison between client, agency and community agencies and organizations.
- Provide individualized treatment, individual rehabilitation, behavior modification, teaching and demonstrating activities, contribute to individual/group counseling and assist client in keeping appointments.
- Help identify client needs and triggers to escalation (within a strength-based model) and barriers and make recommendations to supervisors and treatment team
- Report any concerns regarding client services and satisfaction to supervisor and appropriate team member.
- Provide 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 families involved in the implementation of the families’ plan.
- Assist families in the incorporation of informal supports, natural family helpers, and other community resources.
- Provide 24-hour availability and crisis intervention on an as needed basis which may include weekends and evenings.
- Maintain weekly accurate service time requirements, within expected deadlines.
- Complete all required documentation, outcome measures, and paperwork in accordance with agency and county standards.
- Regular, active participation in administrative and clinical supervision, group 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 assigned.
- Sensitive and responsive to the cultural differences among the agency’s client population
- Adheres to all applicable Federal and State regulations for confidentiality, HIPAA, mandated reporting of suspected child, elder abuse, and/or Tarasoff.
- Follow and adhere to all field safety guidelines.
- Drive personal vehicle as necessary.
- Complete initial clinical assessments for clients
- Participate in therapist crisis rotation coverage.
- Act and cover for therapists when therapists are sick, vacation or in interim circumstances
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 programs
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology or related field
- BBS registration required
- 1 year of experience working with seriously emotionally disturbed children and adolescents and their families preferred
- Experience working in the Wraparound program preferred
- Experience in crisis management preferred
- Experience with DMH documentation preferred
- Valid CA driver’s license
- Valid automobile insurance
- Tuberculosis clearance
- Department of Justice/Fingerprint clearance
- Satisfactory completion of health screening
- Proof of legal eligibility to work in the United States
- Satisfactory driving record
Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of a Child and Family Specialist II, 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 visits.
This 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.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Social & Legal Services
SALARY
$72k-87k (estimate)
POST DATE
03/09/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
06/22/2024
WEBSITE
aviva.org
HEADQUARTERS
LOS ANGELES, CA
SIZE
100 - 200
FOUNDED
1915
CEO
REGINA BETTE
REVENUE
<$5M
INDUSTRY
Social & Legal Services
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About AVIVA Family and Children's Services
Aviva believes every child and every family in our Los Angeles community deserves the chance for a brighter future. We provide compassionate support, therapeutic services, and guidance to at-risk children & families. Our Services Aviva Family and Childrens Services, a nonprofit, non-sectarian 501(c)(3) organization, founded in 1915 and formerly known as Hamburger Home, Inc. We have four main program focus areas: -Wraparound Services -Community Mental Health Services -Foster Family and Adoption Services -Residential Treatment Services Children come to us as a result of: -Physical, sexual and em ...
otional abuse and neglect -Commercial sexual exploitation -Substance abuse -Mental health issues -Involvement with the juvenile justice system Aviva is 150 staff members strong. In our last fiscal year, we provided services to more than 14,000 children and families throughout Los Angeles County.
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