Job Details

Do you want to make a positive difference in the lives of youth? If yes, join the great team of people at Koinonia Family Services in our Post-Adoption Wraparound Program serving the Visalia area. We are looking for a full-time Wraparound Facilitator to serve families who have adopted children/youth out of the foster care system, and who are experiencing challenges with the child's/youth's behavior and mental health. The Wraparound Facilitator oversees the post-adoption wraparound process for up to five families, including initiating engagement, forming teams, developing safety and care plans with a strength-based approach. The Facilitator leads with wraparound values, demonstrates interpersonal skills, understands public service systems, builds strong team connections, respects diverse perspectives for success, and provides direct support consistent with the wraparound plan.

Opportunity Highlights:

• A great chance to support youth who have experienced trauma
• Starting hourly pay rate: $27.00 to $30.00 per hour, depending on prior wraparound experience
• A flexible schedule to support work/life balance
• Platinum-level group health insurance package for the employee and their dependents, including medical, dental, vision, chiropractic and behavioral health
• Generous PTO accrual, 14 paid holidays, and participation in the company's 401k plan with a company match
• Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career
• Work with a great team of people who care about each other and care about our mission to help youth and families find hope and healing

This is a full-time (40+ hours per week) position. There is flexibility in the schedule to promote work/life balance. This position requires significant in-person presence and duties, but there is also the option for one to two days per week of remote work at home after initial training.

Key Responsibilities:

Under the leadership of the Wraparound Supervisor, you will provide direct services to families and youth, including:

• Initiates the engagement process by understanding the family's history and current situation through their stories, identifying their needs, strengths, trauma, and key relationships
• Explains the post-adoption wraparound process to the family, covering its values and principles, emphasizing the significance of the family's input, choices, and preferences
• Assists parents and youth in identifying and inviting potential Child and Family Team (CFT) members, orienting them to the wraparound process and their roles, and facilitates the CFT meeting
• Develops and facilitates individualized, strength-based, and culturally sensitive care plans with individualized strategies that include supportive linkages
• Provide direct support in homes and communities, addressing the unique needs of youth and families
• Coordinate with team members, community resources, and educational services to ensure comprehensive support
• Maintain meticulous records, ensuring all interventions and plans are well-documented

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a behavioral science field preferred
• 2+ years of case management experience preferred
• At least one year of experience working with high-risk youth or families, or comparable lived experience in foster care or adoption settings
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a commitment to culturally competent care
• Experience in child welfare, juvenile justice, and crisis intervention
• Strong commitment to cultural competency and ethical practices
• Passion for ongoing professional development
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required

Join Our Team:

At Koinonia Family Services, we are committed to creating a supportive, mission-driven workplace where employees feel valued and connected to the work they do. In our recent employee climate survey, 98% of staff reported strong teamwork with their coworkers, and 97% said their supervisors treat them with respect. Employees also reported a strong connection to our mission and a clear understanding of how their work contributes to helping children and families.

Our staff consistently report that they are treated with dignity and respect and feel supported by their teams and supervisors. As a trauma-informed organization, we emphasize collaboration, professional support, and a person-centered approach to care. If you are looking for meaningful work with a team that cares deeply about each other and the youth and families we serve, we invite you to join us in bringing hope and healing to children, youth and families.

Important Note:

Qualified candidates must complete a criminal background clearance through the California Department of Justice and FBI to ensure eligibility for employment, as well as a pre-employment physical and TB test.

This position requires a valid driver's license, auto insurance and reliable transportation as driving is an essential job function. Facilitators are responsible for tasks such as visiting client homes, transporting youth, engaging with community partners, often in locations not easily accessible by alternative transportation methods. The nature of these responsibilities necessitates the ability to drive to ensure timely, reliable, confidential and effective support for the youth and families we serve. Koinonia Family Services is an equal-opportunity employer.

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