POSITION TITLE:

Youth and Family Specialist, Youth Services

DEPARTMENT:

Behavioral Health

REPORTS TO TITLE:

Director of Behavioral Health, Youth and Family

DLSE/FLSA STATUS:

____Exempt/Salaried position
__X_Nonexempt/Hourly position

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES (does this position have direct reports):

NO

LOCATION:

Woodland, CA

SCHEDULE:

Full Time; 40 hrs./week

PAY RANGE:

$32.46 to $39.67 hourly

About OLE Health

Established in 2023, OLE Health is the result of a union of two health centers with deep roots in their respective communities and reputations for providing high-quality primary care to all, regardless of insurance or ability to pay: OLE Health of Napa and Solano Counties and CommuniCare Health Centers of Yolo County. Building on a legacy established by both organizations in 1972, CommuniCare+OLE is a network of federally-qualified health centers with 17 sites across Napa, Solano, and Yolo Counties. It offers comprehensive care, including medical, dental, behavioral health and substance use treatment, nutrition, optometry, pharmacy, care coordination, referrals, and enrollment assistance to more than 70,000 individuals, and no one is turned away due to lack of insurance, immigration status, or ability to pay. Many services are offered outside of its sites, including mobile health, home visiting, and community and school-based programs.

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
• Employer covers 90% of employee medical, dental and vision premium and 50% of dependent premium
• 18 days of PTO (Vacation & Sick)
• 10 Paid Holidays + 1 Float Holiday
• 2% employer match with employee 4% Contribution 403(b) retirement plan
• Tuition Reimbursement of up to $2,000 per Calendar Year for part-time and full-time employees (prorated per Full-Time Equivalent)
• Life & Accidental Insurance Coverage
• Employer contribution for Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Limited FSA Options

JOB SUMMARY/OVERVIEW:

The Youth and Family Specialist for Youth and Wraparound Services provides outreach, engagement, behavioral support and transition services at clinic sites, as well as outreach locations throughout Yolo County, to include home visits and work in schools.

OLE Health provides an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and life experience. OLE Health encourages people of all backgrounds to apply including, but not limited to, Black, Indigenous Peoples, people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, individuals of all ages and religions, and individuals who have been affected by the legal system. YOU ARE WELCOME HERE.

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS/TRAINING

1. Education: BA required.
2. Experience/Lived Experience: A minimum of 1 year experience working in a mental health setting required.
3. Special Skills/Training:
   • Bilingual Spanish/English required.
   • Must provide proof of current driver’s license and auto insurance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Supports screening and intakes for clients and families referred to Youth and Wraparound Services.
2. Provides skill based and rehabilitative behavioral interventions, including In Home Behavioral Support (IHBS) to clients throughout Yolo County in clinic, in the community, in home and in schools.
3. Participates in the family-centered, strength based, culturally relevant, needs driven planning process for youth and families referred to Youth and Wraparound Services.
4. Coordinates and facilitates Child and Family Team meetings with the client, family, natural supports, and formal supports/professionals.
5. Works with the school staff, youth, and their family to facilitate safety planning and individualized youth and family plan.
6. Utilizes evidence-based assessment and outcome measurements tools, as well as compiles and reports data.
7. Completes all client information and documentation in a timely manner (48 hours) according to guidelines.
8. Works with clients to establish long and short-term goals. Specialist is responsible for detecting emotional, psychological, and physical danger signals. Specialist is non-judgmental and offers feedback and support to clients.
9. Responsible for case management, crisis intervention - including de-escalation - safety planning and collateral services for youth and parents/caregivers.
10. Provides direct services to clients and families, providing skills and support to achieve individualized youth and family goals.
11. Maintains a 65%+ level of productivity of direct client service.
12. Responsible for remaining within the ethical standards established in the field, including those of confidentiality.
13. Works as a part of a multi-disciplinary team including Probation, Juvenile Detention Facility staff, CWS, behavioral health clinicians, psychiatrist, youth and parent partners, and other county agencies to coordinate care for youth and families as directed by supervisor.
14. Attends ongoing supervision and weekly staff meetings. Attend training/conferences as arranged.
15. Responsible for maintaining the standards as listed in the OLE Health Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual, and any other standards which may apply to this position.
16. Performs other duties as assigned.