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Position: IFCCS Coordinator
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $23 hourly
Bilingual Stipend: $5,000
Geographical Stipend: $3,000
Work Location: Palmdale (Family Resource Center)

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Benefits and Perks:

• Comprehensive benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K.
• Generous PTO, holidays, and wellness days for work-life balance.
• Growth-focused culture with Elevate University.
• Competitive employee referral program.
• Recognized as "DEI Non-Profit of the Year" by the LA Business Journal.
• Bi-weekly and semi-annual monetary bonuses for Behavioral Health Service Providers that meet specific qualifying criteria. (Clinical Roles Only)

Learn more about the Job:

IFCCS is an integrated, intensive, community-based program, grounded in a philosophy of unconditional commitment to partner with clients and families to strengthen and empower relationships by fostering hope, wellness, and resiliency. The most important outcome of the IFCCS program is to promote the safety, permanence and well-being of children and Transitional Aged Youth (TAY) involved with the Child Welfare System. A multi-disciplinary treatment team provides an array of services firmly grounded in the Shared Core Practice Model. Services are intended to expedite access to ICC and IHBS.

Under the direct supervision and leadership of the Program Supervisor the Intensive Care Coordinator is responsible for coordinating services for each client referred for IFCCS services. This includes maintaining contacts with DCFS and DMH and assisting with linkages to community resources as well as coordinating team meetings with the clients. The IFCCS Care Coordinator completes all Department of Mental Health documentation according to required guidelines and maintains productivity expectations. The IFCCS Care Coordinator works as a member of the IFCCS staff team which includes the IFCCS therapist and the IFCCS Rehabilitation Specialist. The IFCCS Care Coordinator works to maximize the involvement of natural family supports, community support systems, private providers, and referring agency representatives. The IFCCS Care Coordinator operates from a strengths-based, family-centered and community-based perspective.

Job Responsibilities:

• Schedules and facilitates the CFT meetings on at least a monthly basis.
• Along with the IFCCS team develops a plan and coordinates care.
• Ensures that at least weekly contact with the child and family is maintained.
• Consults with representatives from DCFS, DMH, and the child's attorney as necessary to coordinate care on an ongoing basis.
• Is responsible for ensuring that plans from any system partners are integrated along with the Matrix to comprehensively address the goals and objectives of all parties involved in the care of the youth.
• Provides ICC and IHBS services as required or when client is in crisis.
• Ensures outreach to new IFCCS referrals within 24 hours of receiving referral and follows up with the Department of Mental Health Countywide Administration.
• Completes all Mental Health Progress notes within 24 hours of services being provided.
• Completes all other required IFCCS or Mental Health documentation within required time frames.
• Works collaboratively with therapists, staff, family members, public and private agencies, and community support systems in accordance with the needs of the client.
• Attends and participates in individual and group clinical supervision.
• Complies with all Federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
• Maintains a 15/weekly billable hours.
• Other duties as assigned by the Program Supervisor.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Previous experience working with the target population of children and families.
• Must possess sensitivity to family culture, values and beliefs, and be able to operate from a family-centered, strengths-based perspective.
• Clinical knowledge and expertise within scope of practice in group, family and individual therapy.
• Community resources in Antelope Valley and surrounding areas.
• Experience with DMH paperwork preferred.
• Must possess good written and verbal communication skills, be organized and be willing to work a flexible and varied schedule, including being available on-call 24/7.
• Must possess a valid CA driver's license, be able to drive, and remain insurable.
• Bilingual Spanish language speaking, reading, writing preferred.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION (DEI)

Diversity is a core value at All For Kids and in the Behavioral Health program. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all staff, and people leaders. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions. We value inclusivity and support our employees' diverse needs.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand or sit; walk; use hands and talk or hear. Fine motor skills such as typing, and the use of a computer mouse is required. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. If you are unable to perform any of the above abilities and require special accommodations to do so, please advise your recruiter. We're dedicated to fostering an environment where everyone can excel.