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One Hope United · 1 day ago

Wraparound Facilitator

Effingham, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

One Hope United is a community-focused organization providing essential services to children and families. The Wraparound Facilitator role involves delivering community-based support to youth, ensuring services are tailored to their needs and integrated with various service providers.

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Responsibilities

Targets youth identified in Pathways program by State of Illinois, HealthCare and Family Services

Serves Pathways to Success eligible youth identified within CSS (Care Coordination) at Tier level CCSW (Care Coordination Services – High-Fidelity Wraparound) in line with the policies of program

Provides service with an evidence-informed, structured approach to care coordination that adheres to procedures requirements regarding child and family engagement, individualized care planning, identifying and utilizing strengths and natural supports while completing fidelity measures/monitoring

Assists in the integration of all services provided for the youth and family by serving as a central point of communications for service components in service delivery

Collaborates with youth and families to identify both informal and formal supports to develop a Plan of Care and a Crisis Prevention Plan

This position serves a caseload referred to Pathways to Success Tier level Wraparound

Caseloads vary based on referrals received and accepted services

Positions require work in High Fidelity wraparound caseloads that are 10;1 with no more than 12 if there is identified need and approval

Completes a strength-based assessment and required updates utilizing the IM CANS to identify both strengths and treatment target needs

Facilitates and coordinates Child and Family Team Meetings (CFTM) at regular intervals, as required by policy

Coordinates collaboration with all service providers to develop a comprehensive Plan of Care and Crisis Prevention Plan

Ensures that care planning and decision-making processes uphold the values, preferences, beliefs, culture, and identity of the child, family, and their community

Monitors progress toward goal achievement and the indicators of success per care plan and revises the plan, as needed

Regularly discusses progress toward goals with client and encourages client feedback and client ownership of outcomes on a regular basis

Improves client access to crisis supports and appropriate home and community based services to support behavioral health needs

Assists team to adjust the Plan of Care, if movement toward goals is not happening

Assists team to adjust the Crisis Prevention Plan, as needed and at regular intervals per policy

Advocates for the youth and family, especially towards their needs being met in the least restrictive setting possible

Implements services to avoid use of unnecessary use of inpatient psychiatric hospitalization, residential treatment, and emergency rooms

Provides active guidance/feedback during family contacts (i.e., during crisis interventions and other crisis stability events)

Completes intakes per program need

Provides transportation for clients within program guidelines

Provides training and education to caretakers where applicable

Maintains highest ethical standards in keeping with professional affiliations and strength-oriented practice

Plans and administers therapeutic interventions, when applicable

Maintains comprehensive client file

Provides support as needed during crisis and follow up services and at times may respond to Mobile Crisis Services, if youth experiencing crisis is currently engaged in services

Represents agency at court hearings and attends required staffing meetings

Adheres to Evidence Based/Informed program (ARC)

Adheres to the fidelity of Wraparound facilitation, per job training, for CSSW staff

Provide Family Support Program (FSP) and Specialized Family Support Program (SFSP) as needed

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Care coordinationChildFamily team meetingsChild welfare systemsDiverse populationsCommunication skillsTime managementAnalytical thinkingStress managementDiscretionRelationship buildingAttention to detailConfidentiality

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in psychology, social work, counseling, education or similar-related field or Masters Degree in human service related field

Two years of experience coordinating care including facilitating child and family team meetings and working with youth and families on a direct service level

Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record with OHU required levels of coverage for auto insurance

Ability to work varying hours, including evenings and weekends to accommodate family's needs

Strong collaborative, relationship building, and communication skills to effectively resolve problems, achieve goals, and meet deliverables

Resilience and creativity towards engaging non-engaged family and supports

Time management skills and ability to consistently meet deadlines

Knowledge of the Illinois child welfare systems, including local resources and service providers

Experience working with diverse populations

Attention to detail

Proficient computer skills including computer, keyboard, and Microsoft Windows

Effective verbal and written communication skills. Strong knowledge of spoken and written English, sufficient to obtain, provide, or exchange information

Ability to exercise discretion and ensure confidentiality

Ability to handle stress well and effectively de-escalate crises

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; ability to handle decisions

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Ability to maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy

Demonstrated ability to utilize analytical thinking and independently make decisions