Family Consultant

Lifelineyouth; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifelineyouth is seeking a dedicated social worker to deliver comprehensive programmatic services across various family-centered treatment areas including Adoption and Guardianship Support Services. Responsibilities include conducting home visits, maintaining documentation, and providing ongoing support, including crisis consultation.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in social work or related field and at least 18 months of relevant experience. The role involves engaging with clients on a constant basis while ensuring adherence to service standards and organizational guidelines.

Qualifications

• 18+ months experience in adoption/guardianship and/or child welfare.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Proficient in documentation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home visits and deliver treatment services.
• Provide ongoing support to clients, including crisis consultation.
• Coordinate appropriate services for clients.

Skills

Client Engagement

Documentation Skills

Crisis Management

Effective Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or sociology

Job description

Description

This position provides programmatic services across Home-Based Services, Adoption and Guardianship Support Services, Family Preservation Services, and Family-Centered Treatment. Responsibilities include conducting home visits and delivering treatment services, maintaining accurate documentation of all client interactions, and preparing required reports in alignment with service standards and organizational guidelines.

Company Conformance Statements / Essential Personal Characteristics

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following:

1. Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
2. Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and clients.
3. Work effectively as a team member.
4. Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
5. Exhibit exceptional integrity in all matters.
6. Lead by example

Major Responsibilities / Activities

• Provide structured goal-oriented, time limited services with clients as guided by their referral, case plan, and treatment goals.
• Provide Adoption & Guardianship Support Services as needed and as assigned.
• Provide care according to evidence based practice standards.
• Provide ongoing support for clients, including emergency and crisis consultation on a 24-hour basis.
• Meet with clients on a regular, consistent basis. The frequency of visits is determined by level of care needed on a case-by-case basis and/or by the referral source.
• Provide transportation for clients, as needed or necessary, to meet treatment goals.
• Engage in weekly staffing and address risk management areas to ensure safety of clients and effective treatment.
• Report to referral source / supervisor significant information regarding any unusual incidents occurring within area of responsibility.
• Engage and assist the client’s participation in the treatment planning process.
• Accompany and support clients for court appearances, as requested by the referring agency.
• Coordinate and case manage appropriate educational, vocational, recreational, and other services, as needed.
• Demonstrate respect and cultural sensitivity to all clients and to all referral sources.
• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times to protect clients' privacy.
• Comply with required in-service / continuing education hours.
• Respect, support and integrate the company’s Tenets of Culture.
• Completion of clear, accurate, and timely documentation of 1.) all billable and non-billable contacts 2.) monthly reports, 3.) court reports, and 4.) treatment plans.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills required to successfully implement the program’s objectives.
• Attend all mandatory in-services / meetings.
• Attain / maintain CPR and First Aid certifications.

Essential Functions

The physical demands and mental requirements described here are representative of that which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Balancing
• Stooping
• Kneeling
• Crouching
• Crawling
• Reaching
• Standing
• Walking
• Pushing
• Pulling
• Lifting
• Use of Fingers
• Driving
• Grasping
• Feeling
• Talking
• Hearing
• Repetitive Motions

Travel

Travel typically includes driving typically within assigned region and will be determined by the needs of the clients. An estimation of 200 – 500+ miles per week may be required.

Physical and Visual Acuity Requirements

The physical requirement of this position is defined as Medium Work: Lifting up to 50 pounds frequently.

The visual acuity requirements needed to perform this position include having close visual acuity to performing activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; viewing a computer terminal; and reading.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee will be exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions, as well as:

• Infectious diseases
• Presence of clients with emotional, behavioral, and/or mental health needs and/or challenges

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or related field, and/or
• Meet requirements of Evidence-Based Practices being used for this service
• 18+ months experience in adoption/guardianship and/or child welfare
• 21+ years of age

Preferred Education and Experience

4 years of experience in social work field

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required by the employee. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties, activities, and responsibilities to this position at any time, with or without notice.