Porter-Starke Services is seeking a Wraparound Facilitator to provide High Fidelity Wraparound Facilitation services to children and families enrolled in Community Mental Health Initiative (CMHI) and Community Mental Health Wraparound (CMHW) programs through Porter-Starke Services, Inc., a Community Mental Health Center in Valparaiso, Indiana.

This position is full-time at our Valparaiso location.

Porter-Starke Services, Inc. is a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) based in Valparaiso and serves northwest Indiana with additional offices in Portage, Knox, and LaPorte. Porter-Starke also operates Marram Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with two offices in Gary and Hebron.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

• 401K w/ 20% company matching
• 11 paid holidays
• Competitive wages
• Generous PTO
• Employee discounts (cell phone service & YMCA)
• Employee referral program
• HSA/FSA accounts
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition assistance and loan repayments
• Casual Fridays
• Company paid life insurance policy
• Company paid long term disability
• Optional insurances (short term disability)
• Employee recognition events
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free health screenings

JOB DUTIES:

• Completes initial assessments for new Wraparound referrals
• Completes a comprehensive assessment with enrolled youth and families in accordance with the Wraparound model
• Facilitates Child and Family Team Meetings
• Monitors progress towards goals and all services authorized for youth’s Wraparound care
• Completes, regularly updates and oversees implementation of a Plan of Care with each Wraparound Team outlining needs, goals, and strategies for participants
• Gathers, records, and reports all necessary data per DMHA requirements
• Provides Case Management Services when necessary, not to exceed State-Mandated caseload sizes for Wraparound Facilitators
• Participates in regular Process-Based Supervision to ensure adherence to the Wraparound model
• Assures services are provided in a manner consistent with strength-based, family driven, and culturally competent values
• Provides consultation and education to partners and participants regarding the values and principles of the Wraparound model
• Attends staffing, clinical supervision, in-services, and staff meetings
• Typing and basic computer usage

• Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

The staff member must demonstrate knowledge of:

• Individual, group, family, and team dynamics.
• Developmental theory, clinical symptoms, and interventions relevant to the Wraparound model
• Accessing and coordinating appropriate referrals, services, and entitlements for youths
• Current policies and procedures of the agency, relevant DMHA standards, and professional standards.
• Trauma-Informed Care.
• Screening and Assessment for risk of harm to self and others.
• Signs and symptoms of psychiatric disorders.

The staff member must demonstrate skills in:

• Assessing child and adolescent behavior, providing crisis intervention as needed
• Establishing rapport with students, their families, and other Wraparound team members
• Individual and group interventions
• Providing relevant information to team members to assist them in managing challenging situations and fulfill their responsibilities under the Plan of Care
• Time management and productive work habits
• Documenting interventions
• Typing and basic computer usage
• Advocating for client's needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or related human services field is required
• Valid Driver’s License and automobile insurance
• Related experience equal to or greater than 2 years
• Experience in crisis intervention and working with children is preferred

Learn more about Porter-Starke Services, Inc. by visiting our website at www.porterstarke.org

COVID-19 considerations: Per Federal CMS COVID-19 vaccine requirements, all Porter-Starke Services employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or request and be approved for a valid religious or medical exemption before they can begin employment.