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Denali Family Services is seeking one (1) Transition Facilitator in the Mat-Su Valley!
The Transition Facilitator is responsible for the facilitation of services to children whom face daily obstacles such as living independently, obtaining employment, obtaining post-secondary education, and in developing supportive social and recreational activities.
This position is responsible for observing policies, procedures and safeguards to protect the privacy of health information in compliance with the HIPAA Privacy (Privacy Rule).
Essential Functions of the Position:
Conduct strength-based needs assessments related to the transition domains as specified in the TIP System Development and Operations Manual.
Serve as a facilitator for the young person's person-centered planning and his/her Individualized Transition Plan (ITP) team.
Coach up to 15 young people as they progress through their levels of service need: active status, maintenance status, and follow-along status.
Work collaboratively with the teachers and school guidance counselors in developing person plan with each student.
Develop crisis backup support plans for those students who require such.
Collaborate with other service practitioners and educators from children's mental health, education, adult mental health, child welfare, and rehabilitation as needed to ensure appropriate services for a student.
Conduct, arrange, or broker the necessary services and supports for each student in accordance with the person-centered ITP plan.
Promote the involvement of parents and other informal and formal key players in planning services and supports for each student.
Interface with adult mental health service coordinators to ensure continuity of age- appropriate services for students as they approach 18 years of age and older.
Develop strategies to overcome obstacles and challenges.
Assume responsibility for the implementation of strategies developed to assist students in overcoming these types of obstacles. Collaborate with relevant public and private agencies to achieve the implementation of these strategies.
Refer young people to appropriate clinical, medical, and behavioral specialists as needed.
Chart and record services rendered in accordance with agency standards.
Assist young people in acquiring access to community settings and resources (e.g., employment, housing, social security benefits)
Manage resource allocations in accordance with agency and school district regulations.
Excellent benefits package including 403(B) retirement plan with an employer match, employer paid life insurance, 10 paid holidays, generous leave accrual (including birthday leave), health coverage (medical, vision, dental), and more!
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with two (2) years of experience providing extensive care coordination, collaborating with community service providers, and providing direct services to children and families that includes working with people identified with developmental disabilities and/or as severely emotionally disturbed.
Preferred Qualifications:
A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, human services, psychology, or a closely related field with one (1) year experience providing extensive care coordination, collaborating with community service providers, and providing direct services to children and families that includes working with people identified with developmental disabilities and/or as severely emotionally disturbed.
APPLICATION AND RESUME REQUIRED!
Submissions will not be reviewed without an application and resume. Application and resume may be faxed to (907) 332-3092 or emailed to hrdepartment@denalifs.org. Please visit company website, www.denalifs.org, to view complete position description and to download an application, or contact Human Resources at (907) 222-2308 or (907) 222-2374.
