Family Intervention Advocate: In-Home Support

United Methodist Children's Home; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

United Methodist Children's Home is seeking a Family Intervention Specialist in Montgomery, AL. The role involves direct work with families at risk of removal, implementing targeted interventions, and coordinating services across multiple counties.

The incumbent will manage 4–6 families, be on-call 24/7, and travel extensively. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and prior experience with children and families are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of one year of paid experience working with children, families and/or youth.
• Ability to travel extensively and be on-call for emergency situations as required.
• Using the English language must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and interpersonal skills that allow for professional interaction with families, staff, stakeholders and the general public.
• Must have computer skills to type case narratives, required reports, and the ability to use the internet for file transfers.
• Must have a valid driver’s license from state of residence.
• Must have reliable transportation, proof of automobile liability insurance, and driving record that will allow coverage on Agency’s insurance policy.
• Must receive a satisfactory background check that includes a check of employment and personal references, criminal history, driving background, Child Abuse & Neglect (Alabama) Registry, and pass a pre-employment physical examination including a TB skin test and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Initiates face to face contact with assigned families within appropriate time frame.
• Leads treatment team meeting and develops a treatment plan for each family within the required time frame.
• Conducts a minimum of 2 hours in-home, face to face contact per week with each family to assess family functioning, provide service intervention, and gather information. Adjusts treatment plan as needed to meet the client's specific needs.
• Utilizes historic Home Builders Training methodology for service delivery.
• Provides face to face telephone contact with schools, therapists, and other providers to monitor child and family progress.
• Provide support for children and families by accompanying them to appointments; coordinating transportation for family visits/activities.
• Assists the family with locating and utilizing community resources, services, and activities.
• Supervises family visitations, provides education, parenting support, and intervention as needed.
• Attends ISPs, IEPs, court hearings, and other appointments along with family members to assure coordination of services.
• Provides weekly consultation to DHR and immediate responses when health or safety issues pose a threat to children.
• Provides progress reports to the referring DHR worker on a monthly basis and prior to any Family Court Hearing.
• Works with DHR and family to develop appropriate Safety Plans.
• Provides crisis intervention 24 hours/7 days a week when on call.
• Completes, submits, and files all required documentation timely and accurately.
• Maintain confidentiality and abides by all HIPAA rules and regulations.
• Completes annually required training.
• Functions in accordance with the appropriate Job Guide and other duties assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

On-call availability

Travel readiness

Computer skills

Valid driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in social work, psychology, human and child development, counseling or sociology

Job description

United Methodist Children's Home is seeking a Family Intervention Specialist in Montgomery, AL. The role involves direct work with families at risk of removal, implementing targeted interventions, and coordinating services across multiple counties.

The incumbent will manage 4–6 families, be on-call 24/7, and travel extensively. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and prior experience with children and families are required.