Youth Centered Planning Meeting Facilitator

What you will do?

As Youth Centered Planning Meeting Facilitator, you will provide coordination and facilitation of Youth Centered meetings to enable families to achieve self- sufficiency and reach their potential in their child-welfare case. These activities include engaging the family, prepping team members, and scheduling the meeting. Specific responsibilities include:

• Complete the Youth Centered Planning Meeting Facilitator Casework initial training and Youth Centered Planning Meeting Facilitator Training.
• Complete the Youth Team Decision Making Meeting (YTDM) Facilitator Training
•  Follow the SBC, YTDM, and Solution Focused Meeting Models through coordination and facilitation of SFMs and YTDM Meetings.
•  Engage the family, youth, and team members using the SBC, SFM and YTDM Meeting models.
•  Maintain regular contact with the referring HHS worker and FCS provider throughout the coordination of the SFM and/or YTDM Meeting.
•  Prepare family, youth, and identified team members prior to the SFM and/or YTDM Meeting occurring.
• Document service delivery as outlined by the agency.  
• Meet internal and contractual guidelines for facilitating SFMs and YTDM Meetings.  
• Demonstrate the skills and competencies outlined in the SFM and YTDM Facilitator Training for facilitation of SFMs and YTDM Meetings.
•  Assist families, youth, and teams with identifying community services and interventions that will assist families with reaching self-sufficiency.
•  Calmly and effectively provide crisis intervention in emergency or contentious situations.  
•  Demonstrate flexibility with providing services to families and youth outside of normal business hours in addition to working on a team and provide assistance to team members as requested.

Why Work here?

Four Oaks understands the importance of supporting and treating one another as if they were our own family members.  We believe in maintaining a healthy work/life balance while providing career paths for everyone.  Our organization flourishes in an environment of equal opportunity and fair treatment for all.  The effects of diversity and inclusion have created an atmosphere of positivity which connects us to the customers we serve.  As a valued team member, you are eligible for:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401k Retirement plan
• Growth & Advancement opportunities
• Competitive Wages
• Excellent paid leave time package
• 7 paid holidays  
• Business casual work environment
• Educational discounts
• Fitness Center Discounts

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:   It is preferred applicants have a 2-year or 4-year degree in Human Services or a related field. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age, with a High School Diploma or HiSET Diploma (GED). Experience with the Child Welfare System is ideal.