Wraparound Facilitator

Part of the Conscience Community Network program, the Wraparound Facilitator collaborates with children, families, informal and formal support to identify individualized needs and develop a plan of care to meet those needs. The Facilitator works in partnership with the children and families to identify individuals that will participate in the Family Team Meetings and facilitate meetings with the identified parties utilizing a Wraparound approach. The Wraparound Facilitator holds the team accountable for accomplishing their goals. The Wraparound process is a family-centric model, which places the child and their family at the center of decision making. The Facilitator assures care is delivered in a manner consistent with strength-based, family-centered, and culturally competent values. Children and families in this program are involved in the Child Welfare system or at risk of becoming involved.

Job Duties Include:

• Utilizes effective interpersonal skills to engage children, families, informal and formal supports
• Completes a strength-based assessment of all life domains identifying both strengths and needs
• Convenes a Family Team, in collaboration with the designated Caseworker, consisting of members identified by the family, such as service providers, family members, and school personnel
• Facilitates and leads all Family Team meetings and assures child and family voice is heard and respected by all team members
• In collaboration with the Family Team, develops a comprehensive plan of care, assigning responsibilities to each team member, to address needs including both non-traditional services and Evidenced Based Treatments, as appropriate
• Guides the team to develop a safety plan to address any anticipated crisis situation
• Provides consultation and support to the Family Team to implement the plan of care
• Monitors the progress toward goal achievement
• Re-convenes the team for check ins, on agreed upon intervals, but no less than monthly
• Assists the team to adjust the plan of care, if movement toward goals is not happening
• Ensures care is coordinated amongst all parties involved with the family
• Collaborates with the Family Support Specialist to identify how both roles can contribute to the success of the family
• Supports the case manager

Qualifications

Education

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

Experience

• Two years of experience coordinating care, facilitating family team meetings, and/or working with children and families on a direct service level
• Ability to work varying hours, including evenings and weekends to accommodate family's needs

Other

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

Required Skills

• Strong collaborative, relationship building, and communication skills to effectively resolve problems, achieve goals, and meet deliverables
• Persistent personality that is willing to follow up with non-engaged family members and supports and ensures tasks are completed in a timely manner
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Attention to detail
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Windows and internet proficiency
• 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

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of the Illinois child welfare system, including local resources and service providers
• Knowledge of the DCFS SACWIS data system and the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) Assessment
• Bi-lingual Spanish speaking

We Invest in You

• Tuition assistance up to $2500 per year
• Up to 4 weeks paid Vacation Days; up to 6 paid Personal Days and up to 5 paid Sick days annually
• Medical, dental, vision, 403b Retirement with employer contribution, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and short-term disability options
• Agency paid life up to $50K based on salary
• Voluntary Supplemental Life for Employee, Spouse, and Child(ren)
• Voluntary Legal Plans
• Agency paid long term after 1 year of employment
• Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities
• Free LCSW and LCPC Supervision hours available in some locations

A Different Kind Of Employer One Hope United is strong and ready to grow. Are you ready to grow with us?

• 800 talented professionals strong, serving 10,000 children and families in Illinois, Missouri, and Florida
• Fiscally stable, $50 Million agency strong since 1895
• Energetic leadership and a rich community of support

One Hope United does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. One Hope United is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. OHU participates in eVerify.

In the spirit of caring for one another and our community, please note that upon accepting an offer of employment from One Hope United, you will be required to share proof of a Covid-19 vaccination. The requirement is subject to accommodation in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

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