Thursday, December 1, 2011

Wraparound Delivery Team Faciliator (Shoreline)

Wraparound Delivery Team Faciliator (Shoreline): GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Wraparound Delivery Team (WDT) Facilitator is responsible for coordinating the development of youth and family teams and the implementation of the individualized family care plans, maximizing the involvement of natural team members and systems workers. Teams will work with youth who are involved in multiple systems (criminal justice, mental health, substance abuse, etc) and their families. This, at times, entails assuming a case management function, accessing formal resources, coordinating care, and providing documentation. Caseload involves an assigned group of families. Reports to the WDT Coach / Program Manager. This is a non-exempt position. Bi-Lingual/Bi-Cultural candidates are encouraged to apply.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES -- Specific for this position
•Engages youth and families in the wraparound process
•Facilitates child and family team meetings until no longer needed by the family
•Completes strengths, needs and cultural discovery with each youth and family
•Assists in development of individualized wraparound care plans
•Monitors and reviews care plans for progress
•Serves 15 to 23 youth and families per year
•Attends County's Community Resource Team meetings as needed
•Provides case management services in the interest of securing formal resources and allied systems
•Uses the "Ten Principles of Wraparound" and the "Phases and Activities of the Wraparound Process" to guide service delivery
•Serves as a role model and advocate for youth and families involved in the wraparound process
•Participates in requisite training activities

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES -- for the agency
•Provides all services utilizing a strengths-based, family-focused, integrated and client-centered approach
•Provides services in a culturally competent manner
•Participates in creating and maintaining a workplace that values diversity and treats everyone with respect without regard to race, color, age, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability
•Demonstrates teamwork and open communication
•Provides services in a manner that expedites the meeting of contract requirements and program outcomes
•Maintains documentation in a timely, thorough and accurate manner
•Follows agency policies and procedures, RCWs, WACs, and other external regulations
•Follows CHS's Code of Ethics
•Performs other appropriate tasks related to your professional role as needed

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
•Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services or equivalent degree or AA degree and equivalent experience
•Experience working with multiple youth and families systems (such as juvenile justice, mental health, substance abuse, child welfare, developmental disabilities, school districts, etc.)
•At least two years of experience working with youth and families
•Demonstrated knowledge of strengths-based family-driven services
•Skills in engaging, motivating and working with diverse individuals and groups
•Strong written and oral communication skills
•Computer literacy; knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel and Outlook
•Willingness to submit to and pass a criminal background check
•Current Washington State Driver's license and reliable transportation for extensive North King County travel
•Commitment to confronting racism, sexism, heterosexism, and other discriminatory practices
•Experience and demonstrated ability to successfully work within a diverse cultural setting and provide culturally competent services
•Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team
•Prompt and consistent attendance during scheduled working hours
•Annual TB test
•Ability to work in an unstructured and unpredictable setting, ability to adapt to change
•Sense of humor


APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Submit cover letter and resume electronically and reference job #SA-29


CLOSES

Open until filled


  • Location: Shoreline

  • Compensation: DOE, 40 hours/week, plus benefits

  • This is at a non-profit organization.

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