Transition Facilitator

Wage band range $23.50 - $36.00; however, starting pay is ultimately determined by the scope of the position, the candidate's relevant experience, and internal equity. Bilingual in Spanish, preferred and position is eligible to test for a bilingual pay incentive.

Under the oversight of the Director of Transitional Youth Services, the Transition Facilitator (TF) is responsible for implementing the clinical case management component of the overall treatment plan. The Transition Facilitator carries out the mission of Casa Pacifica as it related to on-going clinical assessment, evaluation and progress of the children within Casa Pacifica.

We are a diverse and inclusive team providing excellent services to all our surrounding communities. Our team members are empowered to share their identities, ideas, and perspectives. A culture built on diversity, equity and inclusivity is essential to creating a safe and healing environment at Casa Pacifica.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (illustrated by typical activities):

• Partners with social workers and probation officers to assist in the continued development and progress of transitional- age youth individualized Transitional Independent Living Plan and Agreement (TILP). 
• Transition Facilitator will be able to engage the youth and emerging adults to establish and build rapport through a strength-based approach. The Transition Facilitator will assist the youth and emerging adult in creating an individualized TILP. 
• Transition Facilitator will assist youth in finding their voice to advocate for themselves by clarifying personal rights and role-modeling positive self- advocacy. The Transition Facilitator will also work to help emerging adults develop personal choice and social responsibility.
• Transition Facilitator will participate in individualized TILP transition conferences for the emerging adults who remain under the supervision of a Social Worker or Probation officer.  The Transition Facilitator will assist the emerging adult in addressing their individual needs and goals within Extended Foster Care.
• Transition Facilitator will provide emerging adult who are parents with “in the moment” suggestions to encourage positive parenting.  They will be familiar with community and natural resources to address individual parenting needs such as, respite, child-care subsidy, medical, dental and medical insurance, parenting classes and PCIT.
• Transition Facilitator support youth and emerging adults in developing a transitional plan that focuses on five life domains based upon the Transition to Independence Process Model (TIP): Living Situation, Employment and Career, Educational Opportunities, Community Life Functioning and Personal Effectiveness and Wellbeing. The goal is to help youth and emerging adults become self-sufficient and develop life skills in the area of life functioning that she/he desires to focus on.
• Transition Facilitator will be able to directly assist in-care and after-care youth in developing an academic or vocational plan, enrolling in school or vocational training, completing Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) applications, linking them with community resources for assistance with coursework, as well as other scholarship applications.
• The Transition Facilitator will assist the emerging adult in identifying possible employment opportunities, developing a resume, completing job applications, and developing job skills. The TF may do mock interviews, provide on the job coaching, and work with worksites as appropriate.
• Transition Facilitator will be familiar with or be trained in and expected to use motivational interviewing and collaborative problem-solving techniques to engage youth and assist them as they work toward developing skills in the five life domains. The TF will also be expected to attend other trainings as needed. 
• Transition Facilitator will provide “in the moment” life coaching and create situations that facilitate opportunities for youth to practice life skills.  The TF will highlight areas of strengths as well as areas for improvement and encourage youth to explore alternative goals and strategies when necessary.
• Transition Facilitator will work alongside and with community partners and agencies such as:  Human Services Agency, Transitional Housing Program-Plus, Ventura County Behavioral Health Transitions Program, Pacific Clinics TAY Tunnel, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Kiwanis, Community Colleges, Casa Pacifica Amigos Auxiliary, Casa Pacifica Angels Auxiliary, and the Office of Education-Foster Youth Service and others as needed
• Transition Facilitator will be responsible for documenting their services and meeting the established client care minute goal of their respective position.
• Provide Transportation using personal vehicle as needed.
• Attends outside training events and conferences as requested.
• Maintains compliance with all local, County, State, and Federal government regulations to include Title 22, Division 6, and prepares reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Maintains confidentiality in all matters within the organization with respect to personnel, operations and clients.
• Must be able to think ahead and address issues before they arise – Preventative system of care.
• Will participate in a crisis on call rotation for youth and emerging adults participating in services.
• Must have a professional and team player approach.
• Perform other duties as required. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: B.A. or B.S. with five to seven years’ experience working with severely emotionally disturbed children

CREDENTIALS: B.A. or B.S. in a related field. 

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to use various computers
• Software, Microsoft Office Suites.  
• Bilingual in Spanish, preferred. 
• Knowledge of Title 22, Division 6 licensing requirements and knowledge of residential care. 
• Strong organizational, communication and leadership skills. Strong human relations skills and excellent interpersonal skills.

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to write comprehensive evaluations and progress notes/ reports on youth’s treatment goals.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure. 

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply principles of logic or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.  Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism in its most difficult phases.  Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

WHAT WE OFFER 
Casa Pacifica strongly believes in providing our employees with a comprehensive and competitive total benefits package that will support them across the many needs that arise in life. In addition to the salary information listed above, employees within this position will also be eligible for the following:

• Comprehensive Benefits package,
• 401k auto enrollment at 3% with up to 5% fully vested employer matching contributions made after first year of service
• 9 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance options
• Flexible Spending and Dependent care programs
• Excellent Training opportunities – including opportunities for CEUs
• Education/Tuition Assistance programs
• Group Discount Pet Insurance
• Aflac Hospital, Critical Illness, Accidental & Dental supplemental plan options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Free Confidential Crisis Line 24/7, 365 days a year
  • 4 face-to-face or telephonic sessions per issue, i.e.,
    • Stress, Anxiety, Depression
    • Life transitions
    • Grief and Loss
    • Divorce
    • Conflict Resolution
    • Substance Abuse
    • Work-Life Counseling
    • Free Legal and Financial Consultations
    • Identity Theft Recovery Services

Casa Pacifica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. All applicants will be given full consideration under state, local, and federal law.