Job Description
Job Description
GENERAL PURPOSE
Under the administrative supervision of the Program Director, this at-will direct service position is responsible to work with youth who are experiencing emotional and behavioral challenges. The program serves children and youth ages 0-20 who qualify for full-scope medi-cal and have mental health symptoms and behaviors which impact functioning. The treatment team members partner with youth and their families in addressing their stated needs utilizing a family-focused, strengths-based approach. FIT services incorporate specific, evidence-based practices as treatment modalities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that could be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.
- Works in partnership with parents who are treated as experts concerning their families.
- Ensures that treatment goals are being met and develops additional interventions when needed.
- Coaches clients in developing appropriate social skills, coping skills, money management skills, personal hygiene, job readiness skills, etc.
- Provides psychoeducation and strength-based support to increase protective factors (housing, income, parenting skills, etc.) and to promote familial stability in the community.
- Responsible for coordination of services with outside agencies, schools, medical providers, and other community partners.
- Acts as advocate for and assists clients and their families in accessing and receiving mental health treatment, medical care, housing food, food and clothing as indicated.
- Assists in establishing clients’ eligibility for Medi-Cal or other benefits and advocates for continuation of benefits when appropriate.
- Provides case management services and supports the development of safety plans as needed.
- Enlists the involvement of formal and informal community resources to support the family utilizing direct input from the child and family.
- Facilitates or co-facilitates child and family team meetings.
- Sees the family weekly for periods of time/day that may vary depending on the need of the family.
- Provides prompt intervention in the event of a crisis both to stop the crisis and to notify when indicated
- Responsible for all required record-keeping as indicated by county and agency.
- Provides prompt intervention in the event of a crisis both to stop the crisis and to notify when indicated, persons and agencies necessary for the resolution of the crisis situation; provides “on-the-spot” counseling that is both helpful to the clients and consistent with the philosophy of the program.
- Responsible for providing services to address homelessness as needed in such a way as to give parents the primary role in deciding what needs are priorities and what courses of action are best for their children and family.
- Attends to the safety, health, and well-being of clients.
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM:
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is through working for at least four (4) years as a provider of mental health services or graduating from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s in a related field and working two (2) years as a provider of mental health services. Lived experience is a plus.
OPTIMUM:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field and two (2) years varied experience as a provider of mental health services; valid registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS).
· California driver’s license & current vehicle insurance/registration if driving; and,
· Reliable means of transportation capable of passing vehicle safety inspection if more than five years old excluding all modes of two-wheeled transport inclusive of bicycles, mopeds and motorcycles.
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Compensation: $23 - $24.90
Interested? Join us at our open interviews on Wednesdays from 2-4PM,
located at 10850 Gold Center Drive, Suite 325, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670