MAT Assessor

Company: Vista Del Mar Child & Family Services
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description Get to know us: For over 100 years, Vista Del Mar Child & Family Services (VDM) has taken great pride in providing exceptional programs and services for children and families throughout LA County. VDM envisions a community where all children and families are equipped and prepared to live productive, fulfilling lives. We serve the most vulnerable in Los Angeles, many of whom have faced multi-generational inequities. Vista Del Mar is guided by core values of empowerment, equity, and excellence. Culture: At Vista Del Mar, our success is powered by our staff, families, residents, and clients that we serve. We believe in the equity of BIPOC and recognize the struggles of injustice and inequity and stand in the breach to fight them. We will continue to strongly advocate to change racist systems that oppress staff, clients, and families in our community. Our actions will be louder than our words. Vista commits to meeting these moments. Mission: Vista Del Mar provides a trauma-responsive continuum of services to empower children, youth, and families in Southern California to lead fulfilling lives. Role Overview: The Multidisciplinary Assessment Team (MAT) Assessor --- Intensive Community-Based Services (ICBS) is responsible for rendering assessments directly related to a newly detained child by the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). Emphasis is placed on interviewing the most pertinent people in the child---s life in order to complete a thorough psychosocial assessment and Summary of Findings that will help the courts in their decision-making process regarding the future plans for a child. What You Bring to VDM : Master---s degree from a recognized program of social work or marriage and family therapy. Must be registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS). 5 years of experience preferred. Excellent written and communication skills. Desire to work cooperatively within a team framework. Trained within the MAT program. CA Driver---s License (good driving record) COVID Vaccination Card (fully vaccinated) What Can We Offer You for All Your Hard Work? Full benefits offered (Medical, Dental, Vision) FSA/Dependent Care and Supplemental benefits through Guardian 403(b) --- 3% Employer contribution based off annual salary 4 Flex Days Up to 12 Paid Holidays Up to 25% for Cell Phone Discounts with 3 Major Carriers (AT&T, Verizon, Sprint) Vista Del Mar---s Credentials: Our nationally recognized clinical programs have been awarded a Gold Seal by the Joint Commission, the highest level of accreditation possible. In addition, our educational facilities are fully accredited through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and our graduate degree program is recognized worldwide for its high quality of instructions. Equal Employment Statement Vista Del Mar is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Therefore, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Vista Del Mar will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations as part of this commitment. Company Description From its original mission in 1908 as an orphanage, Vista Del Mar provides comprehensive, family-centered social, educational, and behavioral health services, which encourage children, adolescents and their families to lead self-reliant, stable, and productive lives. Our primary concern is the well-being of those we serve without regard for ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religious preferences, or physical challenges. Vista Del Mar values professional quality and excellence in all aspects of treatment, evaluation, training, and research.

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