WrapAround Facilitator I

Description

As a recognized leader in our field, The Guidance Center provides a broad range of services that have helped children, adults and families unlock potential and build better lives since 1958. With 25 programs we offer treatment, prevention, growth and education services to more than 15,000 people annually. Together we: Nurture development. Foster resilience. Cultivate well-being.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Wraparound Facilitator to join our team of talented professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Providing services consistent with the wraparound model of service delivery to families that meet eligibility criteria for the CMH/SEDW Wraparound Program.
• As part of this process, the Wraparound Facilitator will help families to:
• Identify the strengths and resources of the family;
• Identify the needs of the family across all life domains;
• Develop a Child and Family Team comprised primarily of persons accessible to the family in their natural support network;
• Based on the strengths and resources of the family, facilitate the development and implementation of individualized Wraparound Plans and Crisis Plans that address the needs of the family;
• Link families with existing “categorical” community services based on their needs and preferences;
• Modify the composition of the Child and Family Team and the content of the Wraparound and Crisis Plans as needed based on the changing needs of the family.
• Services are delivered in the home or community based on the needs and preferences identified by the family.
• In addition to providing family-centered services, the Wraparound Facilitator is responsible to help families to develop collaborative relationships with other human service organizations and people or agencies in the community who can help to enhance and maintain a viable support network for the family after services have ended.
• The Wraparound Facilitator is responsible to help coordinate and integrate services that are provided to families by multiple service providers and to identify and eliminate barriers to effective service delivery.
• Regular working hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. but due to program needs must be able to work a flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours. Will also be required to carry a pager or cell phone as needed.

The Guidance believes that our team members are our most valuable resources, and we invest in them accordingly. We offer our employees a competitive salary, flexible scheduling opportunities, a team-oriented work environment and much more!

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Individual with a bachelor’s degree in counseling, psychology or social work, from an accredited school who is trained and has three years supervised experience in the examination, evaluation, and treatment of minors with a serious emotional disturbance and their families.
• Prior experience in the delivery of services to multi-need families desirable; experience in providing in-home services also a plus.
• Must also meet Michigan Department of Community Health requirements for a Child Mental Health Professional (CMHP) within 120 days of hire.
• Valid chauffeur’s license and favorable driving record is required. Candidates who do not have a chauffeur's license may still apply, but must acquire one within 30 days of employment.
• Additional requirements include: a nonjudgmental approach that reflects cultural competency and sensitivity to the unique needs and diverse experiences of individual families, the ability to engage and maintain therapeutic relationships with families, the ability to develop collaborative relationships with other providers, effective interpersonal communication skills, the ability to assess and intervene within complex family and community systems, and a willingness to be flexible, patient and creative.