LOCATION
4473 220th Avenue, Reed City, Michigan 49677
SCHEDULE
This is a full time position, 40 hours per week. Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm is the typical schedule, but there may be times when hours will differ to meet the needs of families.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Salary: $45,656 - $62,109 depending on experience
JOB SUMMARY
General Description: Responsible for coordinating a wide range of mental health services to families with children that have severe emotional disturbances. Responsible for developing, in a coordinated team approach, an individualized and comprehensive package of community services aiming at preserving family integrity and maintenance of the identified youth in a community setting. Responsible for facilitating assistance to children and families identified for the Wraparound process.
Responsibilities and Duties: Assesses, along with community partners and supervisor, the appropriateness of wraparound referrals through face-to-face interviews with referred families and completes a family-focused strength-based assessment. Develops a family team with input from the family and the referring workers. Coordinates and conducts family team meetings aimed at developing and implementing a wraparound plan, a crisis plan, and a phase-out plan. Provides crisis intervention and ongoing coordination of services through frequent contacts with the family and all service providers. Advocates for families as necessary. Provides internal and external consultation and referral and treatment coordination as appropriate. Collaborates with other entities, including participation on the Child and Family Team and Community Team to ensure a maximum level of effectiveness. Provides consultation and coordination of services with other community agencies such as the Family or Probate Court. Adheres to the fidelity of the wraparound model and SED waiver requirements. Collaborates with Department of Human Services on a consistent basis to facilitate identification of youth who would benefit from wraparound facilitation and/or SED waiver application. May assist with public relation functions, when requested, which may include educational and training presentations. Completes all necessary documentation and data entry in the MSU evaluation project state database in a timely manner and prepares internal and external reports as needed. Stays current with professional credentialing and knowledge base within the scope of practice. Participates in staff meetings, committees and professional development activities.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
General Education: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Nursing, Criminal Justice, or comparable degree.
Courses: Clinical areas, professional ethics
Training: Motivational Interviewing and Trauma Informed Care training preferred.
Job-Related Experience: Sufficient experience to perform the position at a satisfactory level required. Experience related to the appropriate recipient population preferred. Three years of experience with children and families preferred when providing services to children.
Licenses and Certifications: LLBSW or LBSW preferred but not required. Valid driver's license while operating vehicle on agency business.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Knowledge: Knowledge of Person-Centered Planning; the characteristics and social aspects of mental and emotional disturbances; basic principles and techniques of psycho-social assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, mental health therapies, behavioral modification techniques, and community organization/intervention. Knowledge of legal systems, community agencies, and health, mental health, and social welfare programs. Knowledge of pertinent regulations, medications, and daily living skills as measured in CAFAS functional assessment tools.
Skills: Computer and telephone skills.
Abilities: Excellent ability to communicate both verbally and in writing. Ability to gather, record and evaluate information; monitor the needs of the recipient and their support system in order to formulate individualized treatment plans. Complete reports and reviews. Ability to work with individuals and families, and consult with other community agencies. Ability to lead teams and workgroups in interest of meeting family goals. Creativity and strong problem-solving ability. Evening work required.
Physical Demands: Work is generally sedentary. Some travel is necessary.
Work Environment: Work is performed in a typical office setting, residences or other community settings and may involve dealing with people under very trying or difficult circumstances. Evening work required.