FCNI is a community focused non-profit based in San Luis Obispo, CA. We work in partnership with San Luis Obispo County agencies and other community-based organizations to provide hope, stability, support, and empowerment to those in need. Our mission could not be accomplished without the dedication, passion, and commitment of our incredible team. Our employees are truly our most valuable asset. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and our collective achievements as well.
We are currently looking to add a new member to our dynamic team for Rehabilitation Specialist. The Rehabilitation Specialist is a highly skilled children's "behavioral specialist", mental health services position, which is used in the agency's TBS, Wraparound Services Therapeutic Foster Care & Transitional Housing programs. Rehabilitation Specialists play a very important role in the treatment process for children/youth experiencing emotional or mental difficulties. Staff receive substantial training, support & clinical supervision.
FCNI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, FCNI complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Compensation:
Pay Scale $21.00-$26.88 per hour (See details below for starting pay rate)
Starting rate $21.00 per hour
40 hrs. - Full-Time/Non-Exempt position in San Luis Obispo County.
Plus, a Spanish Bilingual differential (if applicable) of a 10% increase on the Employee's Base Rate of Pay
Mileage reimbursement $0.67 cents per mile.
Benefits:
Eligible to enroll into benefits on the 1st of the month following employee's first day of employment. These are all high quality and comprehensive plans.
FCNI will cover 75% of employee's premium and 60% of employee's dependent’s premium on the primary plan offered-Aetna PPO Health Benefit, Vision and Dental PPO.
HSA plans available
Humana Life Insurance - $25,000 death benefit at no charge to the employee.
Employee Assistance Program - Aetna Resources and Support at no charge to the employee which includes resources and support in:
-Emotional well-being support
-Legal services
-Daily life assistance
-Financial services, etc.
403(b) plan which allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary pre-tax toward their retirement with a monthly employer match.
13 paid holidays annually
17 days of PTO accrued annually (increases after 3 years of service)
Qualifications:
-A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in human services (psychology, social services, social work, counseling, human/child development) or a related field of study, and experience in working with persons with mental health/special needs in a mental health, social services, or human services-oriented public/private organization; or
An associate degree from an accredited college or university in human services (psychology, social services, social work, counseling, human/child development) or a related field of study, and/or personal or lived experience in working with persons with mental health/special needs in a mental health, social services, or human services-oriented public/private organization
-Knowledgeable of psychology, sociology and acceptable social work practices; theories of behavior management and interventions; theories of child development; counseling techniques and methodologies
-Be of good character and reputation, professional, communicate effectively, and able to follow agency policy and procedures
-Meet all state criminal record, health and drug screening clearance requirements
-Have a valid CA driver's license, insurance, registration and acceptable DMV record
-Be flexible in schedule availability, in order to meet youth and families' needs, which includes weekends and evenings.
Basic Duties:
-Provide counseling designed to minimize impulsive behavior and assist clients to engage in positive activities
-Provide interventions which redirect behaviors and prevent inappropriate behavioral responses, including cognitive behavioral interventions
-Provide interventions which improve client social functioning, daily living and essential lifeskills; this may include preparing youth for independent living
-Transfer skills to caregivers to improve their ability to manage client behaviors and promote stability
-Extensive driving that may include transporting clients and families, supervision of family visits and supervise approved activities with clients
-Ability to work with clients with severe emotional needs in diverse settings including family homes, residential care, juvenile justice facilities, schools, and other community settings.
-Participate in treatment team meetings, child and family teams and agency specific case staffing
-Prepare required written documentation, including case notes, incident reports and agency forms
-Participate in agency training, unit/staff meetings, activities and events
Submit your resume online here: https://fcni.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a2x80aghwm5k/aa0
or visit our website at: http://fcni.org/
Mail to: Family Care Network, Inc. 1255 Kendall Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
