Clinician Per Diem-Youth Permanency Program

2 months ago

Boston, United States The Home for Little Wanderers Full time

Description YPC is a permanency-focused program which assists youth in the foster care system who are lacking natural and permanent connections with family. YPC services are provided through a DCF contract with youth who are in DCF custody and reside in a foster care or program setting. Youth are identified by their DCF teams and are referred for the program, overseen by a contract manager at DCF Central Office. The Per Diem YPC Clinician at The Home for Little Wanderers engages the youth through regular in-person meetings and then works with youth to identify and engage extended family members in the permanency planning process for /with the youth. The Clinician searches for and engages family network, considers what steps are needed to build a team around the youth, and then considers needs related to permanency readiness. The goal of YPC is to connect youth with safe, healthy adults; and to ensure that the connection is sustainable and allows youth to feel cared for by adults who will be in their life permanently. How You'll Be Making a Difference Report to the Director of Permanency Services- Program Director for YPC. Will work directly with youth and their families to address permanency needs -in the youth’s program and in the community. Be prepared to have a flexible schedule at times in order to meet the individual needs of family members – some weekend and after work hours. Communicate frequently with DCF team about progress towards goals, and will be required to complete notes based on practice steps. Work independently as a great deal of the practice is out of an office and will occur where the youth are living, local community, and within family member’s homes and community. Provide case management services; act as a liaison with collateral agencies and programs; establish and maintain relationship services that support children’s and family’s growth. Act as an advocate for families, teach parents to advocate for themselves and their children. Help families develop the skills needed to navigate the social service system. Utilize treatment modalities that are consistent with program goals and that best fit with clients’ age and treatment needs, including play/expressive therapy, group therapy and family therapy. Perform assessment and evaluation of new clients and families. Identify treatment needs and barriers to growth and development. Design treatment plans that address and specify outcomes. Collaborate with clients and family members to develop treatment objectives. Demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity. Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide quality care. Consult with supervisor and team members on challenging or difficult client issues. Facilitate communication between various providers. Submit reports, documentation and billing in a timely manner. Ensure that documentation meets utilization review and quality assurance standards. May be required to use personal vehicle to transport clients if/when needed. To transport clients, must maintain the minimum amounts of liability insurance as required by The Home and/or other regulatory requirements and vehicle registration and driver’s license must be current. Qualifications Master’s degree in social work, mental health or related discipline required Excellent cultural awareness and sensitivity At least 2 years of experience applying permanency best practices with youth in the child welfare field Needs to have strong engagement skills with vulnerable adolescents and their family members Computer literate, including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer, with the ability to learn new software applications Knowledge of a second language such as Spanish or Haitian Creole a plus Valuing Diversity We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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