Facilitator (Part TIme)

Position Summary:

The person in this position will be responsible for implementing a comprehensive trauma-informed care curriculum. This role involves evaluation of the program’s effectiveness and providing guidance for changes/improvement.  Coordinating with staff and external partners to ensure that the program effectively addresses the needs of individuals served. The Facilitator will lead efforts to create a safe, supportive, and rehabilitative environment.

Essential Job Functions:

• Complete RTWI trauma-informed care curriculum training to include instruction of HeartMath ™ or approved resiliency building researched based program within 6 months of hire.
• Conduct comprehensive trauma assessments for incarcerated individuals.
• Provide individual and group counseling sessions utilizing trauma-informed approaches.
• Facilitate support groups and educational workshops focused on trauma recovery and coping strategies.
• Provide ongoing support and consultation to staff to ensure the integration of trauma-informed practices into daily operations.
• Ensure that all required policies and procedures of WestCare are carried out.
• Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications :

Certifications/Licensures:

• Not required for this position

Education:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in counseling, social work, psychology, nursing, rehabilitation, special education, health education, or related human services field.
• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in counseling, social work, psychology, nursing, rehabilitation, special education, health education, or related human services field preferred.

Experience and Competencies:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience providing trauma-informed care, preferably in a correctional or mental health setting.
• Demonstrated experience teaching and or facilitating workshops in a group setting.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care principles and therapeutic interventions.
• Maintains confidential files and records.
• The ability to evaluate the impact of substance use and mental health problems on the consumer’s functioning in major life areas.
• Knowledge of the inter-relationship among substance use, mental health, and primary care disorders.
• The ability to counsel individuals in the achievement of objectives through the exploration of a problem and its ramifications; the examination of attitudes and feelings; the consideration of alternative solutions; and decision making.
• The ability to coordinate and integrate multiple services, as well as interface and communicate with internal and external providers.
• Ability to use trauma informed care principles including ensuring consumer safety, preventing/avoiding re-traumatization, maximizing trustworthiness, enhancing consumer choice, maximizing collaboration, and emphasizing empowerment.
• Ability to identify and describe key signs, symptoms, impact, and manifestations of trauma.
• Aware of the differences between trauma informed and trauma-specific services.
• Understands the bidirectional relationships among substance use and mental disorders and trauma.
• Understands the differences among various kinds of abuse and trauma, including: physical, emotional, and sexual abuse; domestic violence; experiences of war for both combat veterans and survivors of war; natural disasters; and community violence
• The ability to identify crises when they surface; mitigate or resolve the immediate problem; and de-escalate the situation, including the ability to develop Safety Plans, as needed.
• The ability to provide information to individuals and families concerning alcohol or other drug use, mental health problems, and the available services and resources.
• The ability to identify the needs of a consumer and family that cannot be met by the counselor or agency and to assist the consumer/family to utilize the support systems and community resources available.
• The ability to write progress notes, discharge summaries, and other consumer related data as evidenced through the established data collection methods and requirements.
• Understanding of family dynamics, family roles, and family structure
• Understanding and application of federal, state, local and agency confidentiality rules and professional standards of conduct
• Understanding of professional ethics, consumer rights, and professional responsibilities
• Understanding of issues related to cultural identity, ethnic background, age, developmental level, gender and sexual orientation in prevention, intervention, and treatment.
• Understands that different cultural and ethnic groups have different perceptions of health, wellness, behavioral health, and preventive health services.
• Demonstrates respect for individual’s cultural and ethnic values when conducting assessments, developing Wellness and Recovery Plans, and providing services.
• Understands that different cultures define and perceive family and its importance differently.
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively with culturally diverse staff and populations.
• Knowledge of WestCare Mission, goals and values
• Knowledge of Incident Reporting
• Knowledge of HIPAA, Professional Ethics, Consumer Rights and Confidentiality
• Familiarity with WestCare services and programs
• CPR Certification and First Aid
• Demonstrates a high degree of dependability.
  • Maintains a good attendance record.
  • Observes working hours.
  • Shows flexibility and is responsive to requests from supervisor.
  • Works independently with minimal supervision.
  • Exhibits characteristics of good workmanship, and integrity on the job
  • Work time is always productive.
• Demonstrates ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with consumers, co-workers, external partners, and regulatory agencies.
  • Is courteous to consumers, staff, and all others.
  • Demonstrates tact at the appropriate time.
  • Cooperates with others both within and outside WestCare.
  • Works well with supervisor; accepts direction and supervision.
  • Maintains a positive attitude toward work.
• Ensures and maintains a safe working environment.
  • Work area is clean and orderly.
  • Verbalizes, understands, and adheres to agency safety procedures.
  • Demonstrates appropriate use of Unusual Incident Reports, in accordance with the Center’s reporting procedures.
• Presents a positive personal image.
• Dresses and maintains a professional demeanor.
• Ability utilize Microsoft Office Software Suite
• During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed primarily in a jail setting.
• Regular attendance is required. Working overtime may be required and essential to perform job duties at times.