Job description

We are committed to providing our employees with the support, resources, and benefits they need to thrive both personally and professionally. If you share our passion for making a difference in the lives of Children and Families and want to join a supportive and collaborative team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Job Description/ List of Benefits

Position Summary:

The Family Resource Center is a project of the Chaves County CASA Program. The Family Resource Center implements a variety of services and programs to children and families in Chaves County. The Family Services Practitioner for the Family Resource Center is a full-time position responsible for the hands-on program facilitation for families at risk and who are referred to the program by community partners. The Family Services Practitioner is expected to maintain a professional level of ethics and confidentiality at all times. The Family Services Practitioner is trauma-informed and ensures an exceptionally high quality of services for those involved in the program.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: NOTE: CASA may unilaterally change the requirements of this job description at any time. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. These include, but are not limited to, the following:

Community-Based Primary and Secondary Prevention Services Duties:

Primary Prevention - Awareness and Parent Leadership

• Perform duties by completing the required steps to ensure the Primary Prevention Program requirements are met in a timely fashion.
• Collaborate and coordinate in hosting and supporting events that are provided to the community at large. These such events should promote, inform and strive to increase the knowledge of prevention, awareness, and services for child abuse and neglect.
• Design and implement promotions ensuring that the community and families are informed of and educated about the effects of child abuse and neglect as well as the availability of community-based, prevention-focused services and through prevention awareness activities.
• Conduct activities including, but not limited to media campaigns, educational presentations, participation in community-wide events and public awareness campaigns associated with Child Abuse Prevention Month, and other child abuse prevention campaigns and make available to the community at large.
• Participate in at least three (3) community child abuse prevention awareness events a year, with one of the awareness efforts receiving special emphasis in April, which has been federally declared Child Abuse Prevention Month.
• Collaborate with CYFD-CPS and co-host a community child abuse awareness prevention event in April.
• Assist to create and implement an evidence-based parent program with a specific curriculum, activities and training to enhance parent participation and leadership within the service array and the community.

Secondary Prevention Services

• Perform duties by completing the required steps to ensure the Secondary Prevention Program services requirements are met.
• Provide one-on-one support to improve parent-child interaction, healthy child development, and parent/caregivers’ knowledge to meet their children’s developmental needs.
• Provide applicable services for up to 6 months with a possible 3 -month extension and that ensure all extensions are approved by CYFD.
• Discharge families upon successful completion of their Family Plan.
• Discharge families upon unsuccessful completion of their Family Plan.
• For cases with danger indicators or complicating factors that require ongoing services, staff the case with clinical supervisor to determine the next appropriate steps, including whether a transfer to Family Support Services if necessary.
• Provide all families with the required Reflective Protective Factors Survey II (PFSII) - this includes both pre/post survey - at case closure.
• Maintain documentation showing that the Protective Factors Survey II administered or sent to the family.
• Accurately enter all surveys into the PFS database using a secure internet connection including the registration information, service data, and outcome data completed by participants.

Placement Prevention Services Duties:

Family Support Services (FSS)

• Perform duties by completing the required steps to ensure the Family Support Services program services requirements are met.
• Provide services and support to safely maintain children in the home and alleviate the need for removal and prevent disruption from their home and families. This includes families of origin, adoptive, foster, and extended families.
• Provide one-on-one support to improve parent-child interaction, healthy child development, and parent/caregivers’ knowledge to meet their children’s developmental needs.
• Provide services and support over the duration of the Family Support Services program services based on the contract scope of work and discharge the family when the plan has been completed.
• Or - Discharge families upon unsuccessful completion of their Family Plan.

Intensive Family Support Services (IFSS)

• Perform duties by completing the required steps to ensure the Intensive Family Support Services program services requirements are met.
• Provide intensive services and support to families who are in crisis, and intensive, wraparound support is needed in order to prevent child abuse/neglect.
• Provide services and support to safely maintain children in the home and alleviate the need for removal and prevent disruption from their home and families. Includes families of origin, adoptive, foster, and extended families.
• Provide one-on-one support to improve parent-child interaction, healthy child development, and parent/caregivers’ knowledge to meet their children’s developmental needs.
• Provide services and support over the duration of the Intensive Family Support Services program services based on the contract scope of work and discharge the family when the plan has been completed.
• Or - Discharge families upon unsuccessful completion of their Family Plan.

Reunification Services Duties:

Family Reunification Services (FRS)

• Perform duties by completing the required steps to ensure the Family Reunification program services requirements are met.
• Provide services and support to parents and children who are reunifying from foster care or out of home placement.
• Provide services and support to safely maintain children in the home.
• Provide one-on-one support to improve parent-child interaction, healthy child development, and parent/caregivers’ knowledge to meet their children’s developmental needs.
• Provide services and support over the duration of the Family Reunification program services based on the contract scope of work and discharge the family when the plan has been completed.
• Or - Discharge families upon unsuccessful completion of their Family Plan.

Time Limited Reunification (TLR)

• Perform duties by completing the required steps to ensure the Time Limited Reunification program services requirements are met.
• Provide intensive services and support to parents and children who are in CYFD-CPS custody and reunifying with parents.
• Provide services and support to parents in working their court ordered treatment plan.
• Provide services and support for parents (once reunified) to safely maintain children in the home.
• Provide one-on-one support to improve parent-child interaction, healthy child development, and parent/caregivers’ knowledge to meet their children’s developmental needs.
• Provide services and support over the duration of the Time Limited Reunification program services based on the contract scope of work and discharge the family when the plan has been completed.
• Or - Discharge families upon unsuccessful completion of their Family Plan.

Additional Duties:

• Adhere to theTiered Case Management Model by following all necessary steps outlined in the model through to discharge, including but not limited to participating in warm handoff with family, administering and explaining intake process and paperwork, and completing all necessary assessments.
• Assess each family’s readiness to change and willingness to engage in all aspects of the Family Services Program and follow all necessary steps for phase assignment and discharge.
• Complete family assessments in a timely manner with required signatures from all household members and including the required components.
• Complete SDM Safety Assessment in a timely manner and including the required components, i.e.: Safety Plan if needed.
• Observe all safety and security procedures and report potentially unsafe conditions to the Director.
• Use a tiered case management model to assist families throughout service provision providing proper support for each family during each phase and ensuring the required case management activities occur during each phase and families graduate to each phase once they have met certain qualitative goals.
• Remain focused for each family the goal is to reach self-sufficiency prior to discharge.
• Participate in meetings with the Director as per the Program requirements listed in the supervision section of the tiered case management model.
• Document all casework activities within the required timeframes and including all required documents within the case record.
• Complete all necessary documentation in the family case file including intake forms, progress notes, visitation reports, case staffing documentation, etc.
• Work closely as needed with other service providers supporting the family to ensure collaboration and avoid duplication of services.
• Schedule team meetings as per the timeframes and requirements outlined in the program requirements.
• Attend and participate in mandatory trainings to fulfill job requirements, and any other trainings that would provide continuing education for licensure and enhances work.
• Ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Arrive at meetings and appointments on time.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

List of Benefits: YOUR GOING TO LOVE WORKING HERE!

• Family First Work Environment: Our organization recognizes the importance of family and work-life balance. We prioritize creating a supportive and flexible work environment that allows our employees to put their families first.
• Paid Time Off: We offer a generous paid time off package (sick, vacation, family) to ensure that our employees have the time they need to rest, recharge, and spend time with their loved ones.
• Flexible Schedule: Our organization provides flexible work schedules to accommodate the unique needs of our employees.
• 403B Retirement Program: We offer a retirement program to help our employees save for their future.
• Life Insurance up to 125,000: We provide life insurance coverage to help our employees protect their loved ones.
• Short Term/Long Term Disability: We offer short-term and long-term disability coverage to support our employees in the event of an illness or injury.
• Medical Insurance Group Coverage (50/50): We offer medical insurance group coverage, with our organization contributing 50% of the premium.
• Paid Trainings: We provide regular paid trainings to ensure that our employees have the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their roles.
• QSEHRA Medical Reimbursement: Our organization offers a medical reimbursement program to help our employees with their healthcare expenses.
• Christmas-New Year Paid Time Off: We provide paid time off during the holiday season to allow our employees to spend quality time with their families and loved ones.
• Paid Holidays: We offer paid holidays to our employees to celebrate important national holidays.
• Phone Allowance for On-Call: We provide a phone allowance for our employees who are required to be on-call outside of regular work hours.
• Personalized Office: Our office environment is tailored to meet the unique needs of our employees, including ergonomic workstations, natural lighting, and a comfortable and inviting atmosphere.
• Trauma-Informed Work Environment: We prioritize creating a safe and supportive work environment for our employees. We provide regular training and resources to ensure that our employees are equipped with the tools and knowledge they need to support themselves and their colleagues.
• Fantastic Peer Support: We believe that peer support is essential to maintaining a healthy and happy work environment. We provide regular opportunities for our employees to connect with each other, share their experiences, and provide support and guidance to their colleagues.
• Daily Update and encouraging emails from our amazing and visionary CEO

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Social work: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations

www.colinoncars.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, www.colinoncars.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, www.colinoncars.com is the ideal place to find your next job.