Description
Fred Finch Youth & Family Services is a great place to work. Year after year, our employees make the difference in helping those with mental health issues. Whether you are just starting your career or a seasoned professional, you'll be able to find the right spot to help others at a TOP WORKPLACE in 2023.
Work full time and get your internship hours, too! Balancing the school and work conundrum can be easier with Fred Finch if you're working towards a career in mental health.
This position is eligible for on-the-job, employment-based traineeship!
For those who are in a Masters-level MSW or Counseling program, traineeship is subject to application and approval through the goodness of fit process and mutual agreement with the specified school program. Clinical experience must fit the needs of the program for approval and must be distinct from regular job duties for most Masters-level programs. Fred Finch employees are regarded in the Mental Health Field as well trained and accomplished after finishing our programs. Make the best use of your time with Fred Finch.
Join our team as: Care Facilitator/Internship - STAY
The philosophies and concepts behind the service design of the STAY draw from both evidence-based and evidence-informed best practices. STAY utilizes principles from the Transition to Independence model (TIP) for working with TAY; the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP); and Assertive Community Treatment (ACT). Additionally, co-occurring disorders are normative in this population, and therefore all staff receives education in concepts related to co-occurring complexity such as Motivational Interviewing. Individually designed services support participants to gain the skills, knowledge, and abilities to move successfully into adult life. Through their engagement in program services, participants learn to imagine and develop aspirations for the future.
What You Will Do
The Care Facilitator is responsible for providing high quality, recovery oriented, strength based, culturally responsive, trauma-informed support services and care coordination to a diverse population of at-risk youth or young adults experiencing mental health symptoms, and their families. Services include individualized skill-building interventions to reduce symptoms or increase coping skills; transportation and linkage to community resources; and family support, including the facilitation of Child and Family Team Meetings in programs serving youth. These developmentally appropriate, individualized services occur in residential and community locations including homes, schools, program offices, psychiatric emergency settings, clinics, crisis residential programs, and/or shelters. The Care Facilitator documents services, including patterns of behavior and incidents, and participates in training and supervisory meetings.
Shifts Available
Full Time (reduced time may be an option) - Hourly; Mon-Fri/8am-5pm
Salary Range In accordance with California law, the expected salary range for this California position is between $24.81 and $31.66 per hour. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Amazing Benefits:
21 PTO Days per year
9 Nationally Observed Holidays
401k matching up to 6%
$150 monthly stipend for various use
Affordable monthly health care premiums:
Company provides $2500 for individual and $5000 for family (annually), towards co-pays.
2024-2025 Benefits Guide
What You Bring to The Table (requirements)
Required

1. B.A. Degree in counseling, social work, or related field. Equivalent work and/or volunteer experience in the mental health field may be substituted for each year of required education.
2. At least one (1) year of experience of case management or helping youth or young adults to develop coping skills or manage mental health symptoms.
3. Certified to conduct a CANS/ANSA assessment within 90 days of employment if credentialed as a Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist (MHRS) and CANS/ANSA is utilized by program.
4. Demonstrated ability to assess, triage and organize work.
5. Demonstrated understanding of the developmental milestones of children, youth, or young adults to provide care, treatment and services.
6. Demonstrated knowledge of risk assessment, including danger to self or others, and effective community-based interventions for those with high risk.
7. Demonstrated ability to utilize de-escalation techniques that align with the trauma-informed care model as part of the intervention strategy for working with participants in crisis who are responding to triggers/stressors and/or demonstrating early indicators of distress.
8. Demonstrated cultural responsiveness in working with diverse families and communities.
9. Clean driving record: current CA Driver's License or ability to obtain within 10 days after start.
10. Must have access to dependable transportation; personal car insurance meeting minimum liability coverage required if position requires driving for work or transporting participants.
11. Basic computer and keyboarding competence with the ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and/or competency with electronic clinical documentation systems.

Preferred

1. 1. A minimum of one (1) year experience with program target population (Example: intellectually disabled, homeless, teens or young adults, seriously emotionally disturbed).
   2. A minimum of one (1) year experience with program modality (example: school-based, residential, mobile/community-based, wraparound, etc.)
   3. Applies a strength-based, culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and flexible approach to supervision, participant and community service, in order to support participant recovery, health, and wellness.
   4. Familiarity, training, certification, or experience with recovery-model orientation, public mental health and child welfare systems.
   5. Exhibits strong behavioral, crisis management and facilitation skills.
   6. Fluency in prevailing language(s) of the community.

Our Mission:
"Fred Finch Youth & Family Services partners with individuals and communities to provide culturally responsive services that cultivate mental and physical resilience and wellness."
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