Facilitator I

Program: Teammates - Outreach Triage Team Reseda JOB SUMMARY: This position has primary responsibility for coordinating services across various programs, including engagement, assessment, Child and Family Team (CFT) formation and implementation, and development of Safety Crises Plan and Strengths Summary. Facilitators provide a broad range of case management services meant to stabilize and reduce involuntary hospitalization and/or placement disruption. When indicated as a need by the youth/adult/family, the Facilitator may provide mental health services such as individual rehabilitation, collateral intervention, and coaching. He/she acts as a liaison with external agencies and convenes the Child and Family Team. Facilitators take the lead to ensure the team consists of family members, County representatives, the client, and others selected by the family. The Facilitator works to ensure all team members are active participants in the CFT process. He/She works with the family to generate a Mission statement and list of underlying needs while assisting the child/family and team to identify and prioritize needs. Collaborates with team members to ensure adherence to program process and principles, as well as, TEAMMATES philosophy of “Whatever It Takes.” MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education Facilitator II: Master's degree in Mental Health, Human Services, closely related Field, Facilitator I: Bachelor's degree in Mental Health, Human Services, or closely related field. Experience Facilitator II: Master’s degree: One (1) year experience in the mental health field, and direct service experience with severely emotionally disturbed children, adolescents, and families; experience with high-risk children and families. Facilitator I: Bachelor’s degree: Two (2) years experience in the mental health field, and direct service experience with severely emotionally disturbed children, adolescents, and families; experience with high-risk children and families. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Attends and facilitates Child Family Team Meetings, included but not limited to facilitation, charting, completing CFT Matrix & Action Grid, completion of flex fund documentation, updates, brainstorming, and behavioral support as needed. Develops, implements, and modifies the Safety Crises Plan, Strengths Summary, and other program documentation. Orients client and family to processes, responsibilities, and scope of the referred program, complete Outreach & Engagement ( For IFCCS Only), and coordinates with MH Assessor for the timely completion of MH paperwork and assessments. Perform simple evaluations and outcome measures describing the level of psychosocial impairment, physical health, self-care, potential support network, adequacy of living arrangements, financial status, employment status, and potential training or educational needs. Provides on-call telephonic and on-site emergency response to children and families to provide support and assistance in problem resolution. Provides intensive case management services, including but not limited to linking clients to auxiliary services and assisting clients and their families with accessing appropriate resources. Acts as liaison with various external agencies (such as Department of Mental Health, Department of Children and Family Services and Probation Department, Dependency Court, and Law Enforcement) to facilitate youngsters’ adjustment in daily living routines. Monitors clients and family progress toward court-ordered and non-court ordered treatment and Family goals. Ability to assist TEAMMATES in meeting all LA County contract requirements related to enrollment, service provision, and dis enrollment within all stipulated timeframes and guidelines. To apply please email samlopez@starsinc.co We offer: Competitive compensation Company paid benefits package including medical, dental and vision and many other voluntary benefits for employees Generous vacation and holiday pay DailyPay When applicable: On the job training including paid CEU opportunities and career development MFTI and ACSW’s receive supervision for BBS hours Hourly Potential Work Schedule: Full-time E-Verify Disclosure | Accessibility