Wraparound Facilitator

at  Catholic Charities Inc

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in social work, consulting, or similar field of study required.
• Two years of experience in working with children and families.

SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• An ability to work well with youth who have been diagnosed as having a serious emotional disturbance. An ability to use a positive, strength-based approach and be able to relate warmly to families and children. Ability to utilize the wraparound model to facilitate change in youth and families.
• An ability to put the needs of the youth and the family first and the ability to teach families how to respond appropriately in a crisis.
• An ability to follow all written and verbal instructions, and to communicate with all programs staff.
• Ability to work as a team player, including viewing the family members as capable decision makers.
• An ability to implement high fidelity wraparound principals and facilitate the child and family team meetings.
• Must have the ability to relate to a wide diversity of people in a compassionate, and non-judgmental manner.
• Good organizational and time management skills. Must be able to work independently and meet assigned deadlines.
• Ability to be flexible.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Manual dexterity and motor skills required in completing documentation and other duties as required.
• Must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle day and night.
• Demonstrate maturity and flexibility in dealing with emotionally demanding and stressful situations.
• Must be emotionally stable, alert, and able to work alone, and be self-motivated.
• Must be physically and emotionally capable of performing the essential functions of the job.
• Must be able to bend and lift when applicable to perform regular duties.
• Must be able to manage personal and professional stress.
• Must continue to achieve a satisfactory rating on the annual performance evaluation.
• Thank you to all applicants, only those who qualify will be contacted. Catholic Charities is an
  equal opportunity employer

• The Wraparound Facilitator will maintain a caseload of 10 wraparound cases which includes all identified youth and families who may not utilize residential services but need short-term intensive community support.
• The Wraparound Facilitator will be responsible for creating a Plan of Care for all families who have children receiving Wraparound services.
• The Wraparound Facilitator will maintain accurate documentation on all activities in a timely manner. This includes but is not limited to post it sheets for meetings, case notes, plan of care, case staffing notes, and weekly/monthly reports.
• The Wraparound Facilitator will maintain confidentiality both in documenting signed release of information forms and in day-to-day wraparound interactions with community resources, youth and families, and formal/informal supports. This will include obtaining information from other child serving agencies involved with the consumers served.
• Will work with the Therapist to meet the needs of the youth and family and to facilitate the child and family team meetings which encompasses the family and their team.
• The Wraparound Facilitator will develop and maintain contacts with formal and informal supports to better facilitate the Child and Family Team Meetings.
• The Wraparound Facilitator will provide transportation as needed for the families or will decide for the families’ transportation to appointments.
• The Wraparound Facilitator will create a plan of care that provides information and guidance to the family to help them meet their needs pre/post wraparound services.
• The Wraparound Facilitator will be responsible for building teams and facilitating the Child and Family Team Meetings.
• Wraparound Facilitator will ensure that each family receives the minimum contacts with youth(s), family members, formal/informal supports, and the assigned Therapist.
• All other duties as assigned.