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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailJoin us at St. Annes Family Services: Making a Difference in Families Lives
About Us: St. Annes Family Servicesis dedicated to transforming lives and communities. Were committed to providing unwavering support to families from pregnancy to parenthood and childhood to adulthood. Our work brings about lifechanging transformation and were seeking an Assistant Directorto join our team and be a vital part of this mission.
Why Choose Us:
Salary and Benefits:
Compensation:In accordance with California law the expected salary range for this position is posted with this position. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
About theProgram:Residential Treatment Program (STRTP): This shortterm residential therapeutic program provides services to pregnant parenting and atrisk young women (and their children) ages 1318 in the foster care and/or juvenile justice system. These youth are typically placed by the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) or Probation Department.
Role Summary:Provide advocacy services to all program participants. Maintain a healthy therapeutic and safe environment for all participants. Must have the ability to communicate both verbally and in writing to participants and fellow employees. Ensure an environment which addresses the spiritual physical emotional and developmental needs of all participants and their children.
Duties and Responsibilities
Work with participants to bridge familial connections. Provide participants linkage and referrals.
Provide advocacy services for participants and their families to include obtaining information identifying needs/barriers engage in problem solving and linkage to appropriate resources.
Provide inhome and community support services and related activities as outlined in the treatment plan to participants and their supports.
Help identify family communication strategies to manage needs and/or triggers.
Act as a liaison with the Department of Children and Family Services Probation Department and other community resources as well as communicate through fax and telephone contact with licensing bodies when appropriate.
Qualifications
High School diploma or GED required.
Recipient of DMH DCFS or probation and schoolbased services preferred.
Previous case management experience preferred.
Must posses and maintain a valid CA drivers license automotive liability insurance and a driving record acceptable to agencys insurance carriers.
St. Annes Family Services is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply!
Full-Time