Description

Wayfinder Family Services ensures that children, youth, and adults facing challenges always have a place to turn.

Wayfinder is committed to advancing IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility).

Wayfinder believes inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility are essential to our excellence and our mission's execution. We value differences in the pursuit of inquiry and knowledge, mutual understanding, respect, trust, transparency, and cooperation. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and includes individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Individuals of color, women, LGBTQIA , veterans and differently-abled persons are encouraged to apply.

In exchange for your talent, Wayfinder offers an excellent benefits package, which includes the following:

• This role is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Competitive salary - Sign-on bonus for eligible roles
• Flexible schedules depending on the position (some offering hybrid)
• Medical insurance with a $30 premium per paycheck coverage plan (employee-only)
• Dental insurance 100% employer paid for HMO coverage plan (employee-only)
• 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 4%
• 11 paid holidays per year and a generous paid time off policy
• Five paid winter holidays (between Christmas Eve & New Year's Day)
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Robust training opportunities: Shared Core Practice Model, Trauma-Informed Care, Evidence-based Practices
• Clinical Supervision for licensure

Compensation:

• In accordance with California law, the expected salary range for this position is posted with this position. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Role Summary

This position's primary purpose is to train agency staff on and conduct Blues Program Groups for adolescents in the community and at agency locations. The position will be responsible for achieving certification as a trainer in the Blues Program and providing training to new staff on an ongoing basis. The trainer will conduct four groups per day. This is a grant-funded, limited-term position for up to 18 months.

• Conducts outreach and engagement activities to recruit youth and families to participate in prevention services.
• Develop and distribute informational materials regarding The Blues Program.
• Facilitates onboarding training in The Blues model of depression and anxiety prevention for all mental health program staff.
• Administer outcome measures to program participants, score measures, and enter data into electronic health records in a timely manner.
• Conducts four group sessions in the community or in the office daily.
• Refers youth to outpatient therapy or other resources as needed.
• Attends staff meetings, in-service training, and other meetings as directed.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (social work, human services, human development, child development) from an accredited university is required.
• A minimum of two years working with youth, preferably adolescents, in a social services or mental health setting is required.
• A minimum of one year of facilitating training or public speaking is required.
• Ability to work collaboratively with members of interdisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated awareness of basic depression and anxiety symptoms.

Employee Wellness & Safety

Wayfinder is committed to creating an environment where employees and clients are safe. To meet this goal, we ask that employees be fully vaccinated (including boosters) against the COVID-19 virus as a condition of employment. All staff must demonstrate evidence of the first vaccine dose on or before their employment start date. Wayfinder will consider requests for exemption based on religious beliefs or medical accommodations. Wayfinder requires a thorough background screening process that includes fingerprinting and a health screening.

Trauma-Informed Care

Wayfinder practices Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) principles which recognize the signs, symptoms, and widespread impact of trauma. Employees integrate the knowledge of Trauma-Informed Care into policies, procedures, and practices to prevent re-traumatization which promotes the healing of families, youth, individuals, and communities.

Wayfinder is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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