Facilitator

Description

Program/Dept: Friendship Circle
Reports to: Program Manager
Classification: Regular Part-Time Non-Exempt

About Us: Caminar is a leading behavioral health organization that supported over 48000 youth and adults across six counties in Northern California and the San Francisco Bay Area last year.

Caminars mission is to build strength and stability through comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment and wrap-around services delivered through evidence-based whole-person care. The organization was founded in 1964 and our vision is to be a BEACON of SAFETY COMPASSION and FULFILLMENT supporting all those in our communities who need it most.

Program Description: Friendship circle is a Social Integration program designed to assist adults with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities learn social skills and develop friendships. Each month we plan fun activities the participants can sign up to attend. These may include activities such as bowling movies walks in the park going out to eat playing games community events etc. Among other duties the facilitators in a company vehicle and/or their own vehicle pick up participants who need transportation and take them to the activity. The facilitators then participate in the activity with the participants. After the activity is over the facilitator will take the participants who need transportation home. Other job duties are described below.

Position Description: Under supervision of the Program Manager the Facilitator provides wide-ranging supervision and support to Consumers with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities. The objective of these services is to increase independence and to promote personal growth and integration within the community. The Facilitator will provide services to Consumers of Far Northern Regional Center. Consistent availability and reliable attendance with an ability to maintain a flexible work schedule within established program service hours is essential.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• As Facilitator at circles you will be assisting participants with improving their social skills. Outside of circle activities you will meet one-on-one monthly with a few individuals to update releases and assist them with discovering what they hope to achieve by participating in circles.

• Provide support to consumers by assisting in the development and implementation of all individual service plans (ISPs). Meet as required with direct supervisor to ensure successful implementation of ISPs use of appropriate instructional methods and coordination of services with other involved providers and family members.
• Assist with and instruct interpersonal and socialization skill development and recreational activities.
• Assist consumers in connecting with and maintaining relationships in order to more actively participate in their communities.
• Develop and maintain a respectful caring tolerant ethical and empowering relationship with all individuals served while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Maintain a minimum of 75% of total time worked in the provision of identified billable/direct services.
• Document activities of consumers served; complete and submit all required documentation in a timely manner.
• Attend and participate in all team meeting as scheduled and share information regarding all important interventions.
• Report any at risk unusual or illegal activity to supervisor and/or management in a timely manner.
• Drive personal or agency vehicle; document and report mileage according to agency procedures; comply with agency vehicle/driver policies and procedures at all times.
• Attend all required in-person curriculum as assigned.
• Participate in promoting a safe healthy and clean working environment at all times consistent with applicable laws industry standards and the agencys own Health & Safety Program.
• Complete and submit accurate electronic time sheets and absence reports to program management in a timely manner.
• Promote within the agency and with the general public the philosophy and practice of social rehabilitation.
• Actively nurture and advance the cooperative harmonious and teamwork-oriented environment Caminar strives to promote within the workplace through daily efforts and presentation.
• Promote an atmosphere of dignity and respect in line with the organizations mission philosophy policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties responsibilities and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be passionate about Caminars mission.
• Must be available to work eveningand weekend to keep a flexible work schedule is therefore essential.
• High School Diploma or GED is required. BA in psychology or related field is strongly preferred.

• CurrentandvalidCaliforniadriverslicense.

• Experienceinsubstanceusetreatmentdelivery.

• PreferredExperiencewithMatrixIntensiveOutpatientProgram

• Language Skills Ability toread analyze and interpret general business periodicals professionaljournals procedure to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers clients customers and the public.

• BilingualinEnglishandSpanishand/orASLespeciallydesirable

• ComputerSkillsToperformthisjobsuccessfullyanindividualshouldhaveknowledgeofInternet software Word Processing software and Electronic Health Record

• Demonstratedabilitytoworkandcommunicatewellwithinaculturallydiversemultidisciplinaryteam.

• OtherSkillsandAbilitiesStrongwrittenandverbalcommunicationskills.

Position Requirements:

• Physical: Occasionally required to push/pull objects up to 50 lbs. and to lift/carry objects up to 25 lbs. Frequently required to perform moderately difficult manipulative tasks such as typing writing etc. Must be able to walk stand and sit for extended periods.
• Sensory : Frequently required to read documents written reports and plans. Must be able to distinguish normal sounds with some background noise as in answering the phone interacting with residents and staff etc. Must be able to speak clearly and understand/be understood using the English language.
• Cognitive: Frequently required to concentrate on moderate detail with constant interruption. Must be able to attend a task/function for 20-45 minutes at a time. Frequently required to understand and relate to specific ideas several at a time. Must be able to remember multiple tasks/assignments given to self and others over a period of several days.
• Environmental Conditions: Frequent exposure to varied office and mixed (residential/office) environments. Occasional exposure to toxins and poisonous substances dust and loud noises.
• Equipment: Frequently required to use a computer phone and fax machine.

Essential Requirements:

• Must be able to meet and receive a criminal records clearance as required by Title XXII other licensing regulations and Caminar practices.
• This position may require limited occasional or frequent driving. If required a valid California drivers license a reliable personal vehicle and current personal auto insurance is required by addition an MVR sufficient to obtain and maintain insurability under agency auto liability policies are all essential job requirements.
• Must be able to pass post offer pre-employment medical and drug tests as required under State Community Care Licensing regulations and/or agency policies.
• If applicable a personal cell phone with reliable service and a data plan to use for business purposes.
• May be required to obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certification.