What are the responsibilities and job description for the FAM TEAM FACILITATOR- CCN position at SGA Youth & Family Services?
Description
Education:
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- 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.
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree required: in the field of Counseling, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Education or related program, preferred.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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