FAM TEAM FACILITATOR- CCN

Description

· Manage and maintain a maximum caseload of 15 families who are DCFS involved. 

· 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.
• In collaboration with      the Family Team, develops 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 in a timely manner 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 (Cook, Lake, and/or Will      County) 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; 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 resolveProblems, achieve goals,   and meet deliverables.· Ability to work varying hours, including evenings, to accommodate   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. · Bi-lingual Spanish speakers are preferred.· Ability to exercise discretion and ensure confidentiality. 

KEY COMPETENCIES 

• Ability to work varying hours Monday - Friday, including        evenings to accommodate family’s needs.
• Must have a vehicle with a valid driver’s license and automobile        insurance required.

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. 

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

An Equal Opportunity Employer