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Family Coordinator-Mental health (Sacramento)

Turning Point Community Programs is a non-profit mental health agency providing psychiatric services, support and advocacy in Sacramento, Stanislaus, Merced and Yolo counties. Offering a path to mental health since 1976, Turning Point staff now works with close to 4,000 adults, children, and transitional age youth and families.

SUMMARY: Responsible for the treatment plan and development based on the strengths and expressed needs of the child and his or her parents.

**Must have Masters degree and Mental Health Experience

**Must have a clean DMV record

**This position will carry a case load and work in the field more than 60% of the time (case management type of position not closed door therapy).

• Needs to be willing to use personal vehicle for company business.

**Registration with the BBS is preferred

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may also be assigned:

• Works in partnership with parents who are treated as experts concerning their families.
• Completes intake paperwork.
• Conducts strength/needs assessment.
• Organizes child and family team.
• Facilitates the child and family team meeting, guiding the team through a review of the
  family strengths, through a needs assessment by life domain, and through problem
  solving and plan of action identification. The family coordinator is responsible for
  facilitating the team meeting in such a way as to give parents the primary role in
  deciding what needs are priorities and what courses of action are best for their child
  and their family.
• Responsible for recording and implementing plan of action.
• Responsible for implementing time performance outcome evaluations and for
  involving parents in the process.
• Responsible for coordination of services with outside agencies.
• With the direct input from the child and family, enlists the involvement of formal
  and informal community resources to support the family.
• Responsible for coordinating TX with Family Support Worker.
• Sees the family weekly for periods of time/days that may vary depending on
  the need of the family.
• Discharge planning/transitional service development.
• Responsible for all required record keeping as indicated by county and agency.
• Safely transports clients and other passengers to and from appointments and activities
  using own personal vehicle.
• Provides prompt intervention in the event of a crisis both to stop the crisis and to notify
  when indicated, persons and agencies necessary for the resolution of the crisis situation.
• Provides “on-the-spot” counseling that is both helpful to the clients and consistent with
  the philosophy of the program.
• Attends to the safety, health, and well-being of clients.
• Completes paperwork as assigned in a timely manner.
• Is personally responsible and held accountable for work hours and time management as
  as coordinated with the Program Director.
• Provides support to other staff members as needed.
• Enforces the policies and procedures of Turning Point Community Programs.
• Attends all team and agency staff meetings unless approval for non-attendance is
  secured by the Program Director.
• Attends Family Natural Team Meeting as indicated.
• Attends Child and Family team meetings as indicated.
• Knowledge of and commitment to principles and goals of “family centered model.”
• Commitment to wrap around approach when working with families.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from a four year college or university with a Masters degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field. License-eligible (registered with the BBS) preferred. Experience working with high-need children and families.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid California driver’s license, current vehicle insurance and driving record
  acceptable to Turning Point’s vehicle insurance company and the Vehicle Driving and
  Maintenance Policy.
• Possesses and maintains a safe and reliable form of vehicular transportation excluding
  motorcycles.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please apply online at http://www.tpcp.org/employment.html