Family Specialist I/II, Family Preservation (Grass Valley)

*$1,000 Hiring Bonus, Additional $1,500 Spanish Speaking Bonus*QUALIFICATIONS Education & ExperienceFamily Specialist IBachelor's degree plus 4 years of direct experience* working with children or families with complex needs. Preferred education emphasis in human services, counseling, guidance, social work, etc. ORAA degree plus 6 years of direct experience* working with children or families with complex needs. Preferred education emphasis in human services, counseling, guidance, social work, etc.*approved experience is experience that qualifies the applicant for Mental Health Rehabilitation (MHRS) status in the County Children's Mental Health System of CareFamily Specialist IIMaster's degree in Social Work, Counseling or Psychology with LMFT, LPCC, or LCSW license or license eligibility ORMaster's degree in a related field ANDAt least 2 years of approved experience**approved experience is experience that qualifies the applicant for Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist (MHRS) status in the County Children's Mental Health System of CareESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSPosition SpecificParticipates in the development of individualized family plans with members of the Child and Family Team and/or treatment teamWrites clear, accurate and timely progress notes consistent with each contact/visitProvides and documents all Medi-Cal eligible billable and non-billable services, including but not limited to assessment, plan development, group session, collateral, rehabilitation, In Home Based Services (IHBS) case management, Intensive Care Coordination (ICC) and crisis intervention within required timelines as required by the Agency, the County Children's Behavioral Health, and/or Contract AgenciesAttends weekly staff meetings, supervision, and case management staff meetings as scheduledAccountable for independent time managementDevelops and maintains positive relationships with agency and community partnersUtilizes resources to implement behavior interventions and strategiesForms positive, constructive relationships with children and their familiesCommunicates effectively with all members of the Child and Family Team and/or treatment teamMaintains positive relationships with consumers and customersIdentifies strengths, skills, and positive qualities in children and familiesIdentifies temporary and sustainable resources and services within family and community environmentsAssists families with transitions from resources provided or funded by the formal program to resources and services provided or funded by the family and communityParticipates in the Internal Utilization Review process and other peer-review mechanisms, providing feedback to colleagues, accepting feedback from colleagues, and promptly responding to recommendationsDocuments the plan development process by recording and distributing minutes of CFT and/or family planning meetings and writing progress notesPerforms tasks and services as assigned in individualized plans. Tasks may include but are not limited to:Encouraging and engaging in tasks or activities that support, or "spark," identified strengths, skills, and positive qualities in children and familiesProblem-solving with children and families, including outlining alternatives and predicting consequences while supporting children and families to make good choices for themselves. Teaching specified skills to children and familiesPerforming day-to-day tasks that support family functioning (including transportation, meal preparation, short-term supervision, reminder calls, and other tasks)Modeling appropriate behavior to direct families toward identified goalsParticipating in healthy group dynamics within various settings including family homes, schools, parks and recreation centers, and treatment facilitiesPerforming other tasks identified in individualized plansMaintains accurate and timely recordsFollows all agency policies and proceduresFollows all agency, state, and federal health and safety rules and regulationsAdheres to all confidentiality requirementsSeeks out clinical information and advice as needed, accepts constructive criticism and reasonable recommendations from supervisorsMentors new Family Support Specialists/Family SpecialistsAbility to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the familiesParticipates in the agency 24 hour on-call programsAgency SpecificPerforms all duties in a manner consistent with the principles and values of agency, while adhering to applicable professional codes of ethics, the agency's policies and procedures, contractor requirements, and regulatory requirements.Model and communicate appropriate positive attitudes toward the agency's Mission, Vision, and ValuesWork collaboratively with all agency programs and staff to provide support as neededUtilize and maintain calendar with all work-related details to manage time effectively and share calendar information with coworkersParticipate in on-going training to expand and develop professional skillsPerform other duties as necessary for the agency, as assignedEmployment At-WillEmployment at the Agency is terminable at-will, which means that employment may beterminated at any time, without cause or reason, by either the employee or the Agency. Inaddition the Agency may also demote, layoff, transfer or reassign employees at any time at itssole discretion without cause or reasonCheck out our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion StatementCompensationThis position may be filled at any level listed in this posting. Level determination is based on the role's minimum qualifications and the candidate's directly relevant experience and scope of responsibility.The posted salary bands represent the full pay range for each role and reflect opportunities for compensation growth over time. The typical hiring ranges reflect where we reasonably expect to make offers to new hires based on relevant experience, qualifications, and internal equity.Level I• Typical hiring range: $30.80 - $36.30 per hour• Full salary band: $30.80 - $44.00 per hourLevel II• Typical hiring range: $77,792 - $90,200 per year• Full salary band: $77,792 - $99,000 per yearCompensation offers are made through our established compensation framework to promote fairness, consistency, and internal equity. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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