Family Consultant is to provide consultation, care planning assistance and support services to clients and their families.
This is an onsite opportunity in the Fresno/Clovis area for a non profit organization. There may be a possible need in Modesto also. Primary responsibilities include:
Consult with family to perform care planning consultation, education and support services.
Conduct a formal assessment of needs, develop short-term and long-term care plans.
Provide referrals to other community agencies, and authorization of appropriate services.
Oversee respite program care services, make formal assessments of eligibility, home visits; monitor the quantity and quality of services needed and received. Resolve or mediate problems that arise.
Collect data on all facets and types of assistance provided to families.
Organize and participate in educational programs as needed.
Represent the agency through public speaking engagements, training activities, community outreach efforts and at community meetings.
Carry out activities as required by Grantors/grants and report grant related activities to the Program Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, Gerontology or related field preferred
Skills
Minimum 2 years' experience in Case Management, Gerontology or a related field.
Bilingual skills strongly preferred.
Experience in a non-profit organization preferred.
Knowledge of counseling and social services principles and practices.
Knowledge of adult learning principles, with ability in public speaking and training
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.
