DIY Coordinator
- Saint Charles, IL
- $24.20 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
individualized needs and develop a plan of care to meet those needs. The Facilitator works in
partnership with the family to identify individuals that will participate in the Family Team, facilitates
meetings with the identified parties utilizing a Wraparound approach, and holds the team accountable
for accomplishing their goals. The Wraparound process is a youth-centric model, which places the youth
and his/her family at the center of decision making. The Facilitator assures care is delivered in a manner
consistent with strength-based, family-centered, and culturally competent values. Youth in this program
are involved in both the Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice systems.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
● Utilizes effective interpersonal skills to engage youth, families, informal and formal supports.
● Completes a strength-based assessment of all life domains identifying both strengths and needs.
● Convenes a Family Team, in collaboration with the designated child welfare Caseworker,
consisting of members identified by the youth and family, such as service providers, family
members, probation officers, and school personnel.
● Facilitates and leads all Family Team meetings and assures youth and family voice is heard and
respected by all team members.
● In collaboration with the Family Team, develops a comprehensive plan of care, assigning
responsibilities to each team member, to address needs including both non-traditional services
and Evidenced Based Treatments, as appropriate.
● Guides the team to develop a safety plan to address any anticipated crisis situation.
● Provides consultation and support to the Family Team to implement the plan of care.
● Monitors the progress toward goal achievement.
● Re-convenes the team for check ins, on agreed upon intervals.
● Assists team to adjust the plan of care, if movement toward goals is not happening.
● Supports the child welfare Caseworker.
● Gathers and inputs all data electronically for service progress tracking and quality assurance.
● Adheres to the fidelity of Wraparound facilitation, as taught during on the job training.
● Advocates for the youth and family, especially around meeting their needs in the least
restrictive setting possible.Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in psychology, social work, counseling,
- Two years of experience coordinating care, facilitating family team meetings, and/or working
- Ability to work varying hours, including evenings and weekends to accommodate family's needs.
- Strong collaborative, relationship building, and communication skills to effectively resolve
- Assertive personality that is willing to follow up with non-engaged family and supports and
- Knowledge of the Illinois child welfare and juvenile justice systems, including local resources and
- Experience working with diverse populations.
- Attention to detail and thoroughness.
- Proficient computer skills in a Microsoft Windows and internet proficiency including the use of
- Effective verbal and written communication skills. Strong knowledge of spoken and written
- Ability to exercise discretion and ensure confidentiality.
- Tuition assistance up to $2500 per year
- Up to 4 weeks paid Vacation Days, up to 6 paid Personal Days, and up to 5 paid Sick days annually
- Medical, dental, vision, 403b Retirement, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and short-term disability options
- Agency paid life up to $50K based on salary
- Voluntary Supplemental Life for Employee, Spouse, and Child(ren)
- Voluntary Legal Plans
- Agency paid long term after 1 year of employment
- Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities
- Free LCSW and LCPC Supervision hours available in some locations
- 800+ talented professionals strong, serving 10,000 children and families in Illinois, and Florida
- Fiscally stable, $70 Million agency-- strong since 1895
- Energetic leadership and a rich community of support