High-Fidelity Wraparound Facilitator, Part-Time

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working within Child or Adult Protection. Experience working with children/youth in out-of-home placement. Experience with care coordination within child and family serving systems. Training and experience in Wraparound.

Responsibilities

Evaluation and Coordination: Conducts comprehensive interviews of youth and caregiver(s) to document social and emotional histories using the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) or other specified tools to build consensus regarding the youth and family’s strengths and needs. Participates in supervision with the Wraparound Supervisor on an ongoing basis to discuss professional goals, case progress and performance as well as to problem solve any performance needs or case challenges. Cultivates trusting and reciprocal relationships with program participants, family members, formal and informal supports while also working to engage additional supports as necessary to create a cohesive and comprehensive Wraparound team. Ensures that the youth and family/caregiver voice and choice, strengths, and cultural needs and preferences have a presence and priority in all case activities. Works with participants and CFT members to develop plans of care according to the 10 principles of Wraparound which integrate systems mandates and the needs of the youth and caregiver(s) to reduce duplication of services and streamline complex plans. Ensures that strategies, supports, and services paired with the youth and/or family/caregiver are associated with identified and agreed upon needs. Leads the team in assessing the effectiveness of the plans and convenes meetings to modify plans as necessary. Produces written meeting agendas, notes, Wraparound/Crisis/Prevention Plans and disseminates to members of the CFT. Maintains a caseload of eight to ten families as assigned by the Wraparound Supervisor. Keeps accurate and up-to-date documentation of all Wraparound activities in required data management systems.

Collaboration and Meetings

Assists in the creation and updating of program policies, procedures, and guidelines. Collaborates with participants, representatives of the Medicaid Regional Accountable Entity (RAE) and/or private insurance systems, Community Centered Boards (CCBs), School Districts and other professional stakeholders. Works with Wraparound Supervisor to ensure that the correct system of care and correct funding streams are accessed. Maintains ongoing communication with all team members and facilitates CFT Meetings, including Crisis Stabilization and Crisis Prevention Planning meetings to Wraparound model fidelity Engages in effective meeting preparation conversations and activities to ensure productive meetings Facilitates team problem solving aimed at eliminating or minimizing service gaps and barriers. Participates in internal Wraparound agency meetings. Performs as an active team member and when required, testifies in Court regarding participant/family progress and outcomes of Wraparound.

Other Duties as Assigned

Follows all local, state and federal policies and procedures and adheres to strict confidentiality guidelines. Represents the agency in a professional and knowledgeable manner while working to promote a visible and positive image of the agency. Other duties may be assigned. Any one position may not include all duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class.

Certification/License Requirements Candidate must possess Colorado Wraparound Facilitator Credentialing or obtain it within the first twelve (12) months of employment.

• Physical Demands & Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee may be required to sit for extended periods of time and is frequently required to stand and walk.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and must occasionally lift children up to 75 pounds.
• The employee frequently is required to use their hands and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus such as that used when using a computer or reading.
• Primary location is in the Ft Collins office, or at one of the other satellite offices when required and includes some travel throughout Weld County and across the state.
• This position is in-person.
• Work may involve time away from the standard office environment, which may consist of driving to and from home visits and transporting children.
• Work may occur in situations in client’s homes, which could be considered hostile or unsanitary environments.
• After hours or on call work situations may occur on occasion to provide support to families that need services outside of normal business hours.

*Bilingual Compensation This position is eligible for a bilingual pay increase for candidates who demonstrate professional proficiency in English and a second language that is directly used in the performance of the role. Bilingual employees are expected to use both languages regularly to communicate with clients and internal teams. Eligibility for, and continuation of, bilingual pay is contingent upon verified language proficiency and the ongoing business need to use both languages in the position.