Crittenton Services
Pomona, CA, USA
Feb 05, 2020
Crittenton Services It is Crittentons policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and religious grooming), sex (including pregnancy, perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity (including transgender identity and transitioning), gender expression and sex stereotyping, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information (including genetic information), family care or medical leave status, military caregiver status, military status, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, enrollment in a public assistance program, engaging in protected communications regarding employee wages, requesting a reasonable accommodationon the basis of disability or bona fide religious belief or practice, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. Consistent with the law, Crittenton also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees; for pregnant employees who request an accommodation with the advice of their health care providers, for pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; for employees who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking; and for applicants and employees based on their religious beliefs and practices. Description: Position Summary : The Rehabilitation Specialist ensures child/youth voice is heard during the Child & Family Team meeting; ensures the needs of the child/youth are addressed in the development of Family Plans and service delivery; and helps child/youth accomplish goals consistent with Shared Core Practice Model. Essential Duties : Provides services to children, youth and families in their home, school, or other field location. Acquires, maintains, and demonstrates knowledge of Continuum of Care, Shared Core Practice Model, and trauma informed care. Supports individual and family member decision-making in developing, implementing and coordinating an Intensive Mental Health Family Plan. Individualizes and ensures care to client families, primarily in their home, but also in other community-based and office settings. Conducts client outreach and engagement as appropriate Maintains an emotionally safe and supportive environment for families to express their concerns and frustrations. Actively participate in problem-solving and conflict resolution within the team and ensure that differences do not negatively impact clients and families. Connects individuals and families to community resources and supports individual and family decision-making in selecting resources. Encourage and support identification and inclusion of additional natural supports that emerge during Mental Health process. Advocates on behalf of the individual and family and encourages self-advocacy. Responds to crisis situations of families and coordinates with other team members to timely and effectively respond to such situations. Provides transportation of client and family and actively participates in appointments, court hearings, CFT, ISC meetings, internal team meetings, and other meetings as needed and assigned. Prepares and submits timely progress notes, incident reports, and other documentation in appropriate formats and within time frames set by contractual or other requirements. .Requirements: Minimum Qualifications BA/BS in Human Services or closely related field and a minimum of 1 year experience working directly with the target population OR an AA or High School diploma and 3 years of experience in a social service or related field. Must be able to work primarily in the field, which requires a valid California drivers license, proof of vehicle insurance, and maintain consistent availability of a working vehicle. Bilingual Spanish required. Additional Requirements : Basic math skills to assist families with budgeting. Moderate English language proficiency to effectively participate in meetings, document activities, and develop Family Plans. Moderate computer skills to effectively document and to learn and use Exym or other electronic record systems. High degree of emotional skills to read social/emotional cues, body language, and surroundings, to manage environment, and to be sensitive to clients and community. High level of reasoning ability to identify and respond to variables and to quickly solve practical problems. PI117765814