2015-12-29

.and.nbsp;New Frontiers for Families.and.nbsp;Job title:.and.nbsp;.and.nbsp; Certified Peer Support Family Resource and Wraparound FacilitatorDivision-Department:.and.nbsp;Direct Service position with Systems of Care in Wasatch and Summit Counties .and.nbsp;General Description:Part time, Monday-FridayHours per week:.and.nbsp; 20 hours per weekWage:.and.nbsp; $10.00- $14.00 per hour and based on experienceWork site:.and.nbsp; Office Based in Wasatch or Summit CountiesReports to:.and.nbsp; Family Mentor from New Frontiers for Families and the SOC team.and.nbsp;.and.nbsp;.and.nbsp;.and.nbsp;.and.nbsp;.and.nbsp; A family facilitator must have a broad base of experience with life circumstances and possess a diverse view of what families need to have better lives..and.nbsp; Must be able to work under supervision and is able to work as a team member..and.nbsp; The ideal family facilitator understands the role of support in helping families with complex needs..and.nbsp; Support means not taking over, but providing short term assistance that builds independence of the family..and.nbsp; A family facilitator understands that they are not clinicians but rather work as part of a team that may include clinical input..and.nbsp; A family facilitator has excellent interpersonal boundaries and knows when to and when not to provide support to a family..and.nbsp; The ideal facilitator is able to work collaborative with a team of family members and professionals who develop and carry out individualized plans..and.nbsp; A preferred facilitator is one who understands and has experience with different systems, including schools, mental health, child welfare, juvenile justice, health, and others..and.nbsp;.and.nbsp;Summary of essential job functions:.and.nbsp;Resource Coordination..and.nbsp; Provide local resource information to any family requesting assistance..and.nbsp;.and.nbsp;.and.nbsp;Family Advocate-Advisor..and.nbsp; Develop working partnership with System of Care Staff, clinical staff meetings, interagency meetings and other designated meetings in order to represent the family voice.Develop local Family Support .and.amp; Information Group..and.nbsp; May act as liaison with existing groups or provide the needed support to begin one.Family Wrap-around facilitation..and.nbsp;.and.nbsp;Will act as Family Peer support with wraparound as training is provided.Participate in monthly trainings and in data keeping system as agreed upon..and.nbsp;Minimum Requirements:.and.nbsp;Preference given to a parent or caregiver of a child with mental health needsHigh school diploma or GEDCompletes documentation in a timely manner using the computer.Some knowledge of computer programs.Must have good organizational skills and maintain files and records and be a self starterMust be able to perform tasks and take direction from individuals and maintain confidentiality.Ability to be multi-task oriented.Must be able to pass a drug testValid Utah Drivers License

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