Behavioral Rehabilitation Specialist The Heart Matters Foster Family Agency - 3.0 Grand Terrace, CA Job Details Full-time $21.50 - $26.00 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Retirement plan Qualifications CPR Certification Writing skills Driver's License Experience working with children Psychology Social Work Full Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Behavioral Rehab Specialist is responsible for treatment of the youth and their families enrolled in its program. Assists the treatment team in assessing youths and preparing a written Mental Health Treatment Plan, addressing needs according to the assessments. Provides Intensive Home Based Services (IHBS) targeted interventions with family, child, and community agencies to improve the youth's behavior in their placement, with the goal of ensuring placement permanency and safety. Interacts with Child and Family Team, treatment team, school and agencies. Coordinates treatment component with Mental Health Program Director.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, childcare counseling, education or development from an accredited college or university is required.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

One (1) year direct service experience with severely emotionally disturbed children in an inpatient or outpatient health care setting (internship and/or practicum time may be substituted).

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a valid California Driver License, automobile, and automobile insurance.
• CAI/Fingerprint-Child Abuse Index Clearance.
• DOJ-Department of Justice Clearance.
• FBI Clearance.
• CPR/First Aid Certification.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under supervision of the Mental Health Program Director, assists in performing evaluations and periodic re-evaluations of youths describing the level of psychosocial impairment, physical health problems, self-care potential, support network availability, adequacy of living arrangements, financial status, employment status and potential training or educational needs. Visually reviews medical, psychosocial, school and other records. Meets with youths, families, treatment staff, placement staff, consultants, and other agency personnel to evaluate needs and services for the youth. Aids in the development of the written individual Mental Health Treatment Plan and Crisis or Safety Plans as needed, identifying and linking the youth and family's needs and strengths with the identified goals negotiated with the youth and family. Intervenes by telephone or in person with the youth in an emergency crisis to provide support and assistance in problem resolution. Provides interventions for the youth and family to improve youth's behavioral outcomes as indicated on the Mental Health Treatment Plan, and make recommendations on funding allocations to Mental Health Program Director. Monitors, supports and assists the youth in developing or maintaining skills needed to achieve the Mental Health Treatment Plan, including medical, dental and psychiatric services, guidance in money management, and the use of educational, socialization, rehabilitation and other social services. Identifies, assesses and mobilizes resources to meet the youth's needs including consultation and intervention with social security, welfare, and health departments and other community agencies and resources as necessary. Interacts with youths and staff as needed in the coordination of services. Interacts on behalf of the youth with family, friends, legal guardian, and significant others to initiate and maintain supportive networks. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and employee will also perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by the Head of Service or their designee as needed.

SPECIALIZED SKILLS

• Ability to interact and communicate both verbally and in writing with seriously emotionally disturbed children, other staff, physicians and the public.
• Demonstrated understanding of psychiatric illness and its treatment.
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of community services and county agencies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of response to assaultive behavior.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$21.50 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person