Family Preservation Advocate - Home Visits & Reunification

Live In Enid; New Iberia (LA); In loco; USD 42.000 - 56.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

NorthCare’s Family Preservation Services in New Iberia, LA is seeking a Family Preservation Specialist to deliver home-based social services to families referred by DHS. You will promote a culturally sensitive approach in the family’s natural environment and coordinate with schools and community partners.

Responsibilities include weekly home visits, developing intervention plans, facilitating parent-child visitation, and supporting reunification when appropriate.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field (in-state travel required).
• Master's degree in social work or related field preferred.
• Minimum of one year in a Family Preservation Specialist role with documentation standards met.
• Knowledge of family systems, culture, resources and engagement.
• Experience in assessment and intervention desired.
• Must have valid driver's license and reliable transportation, and travel within-state.
• Proficiency in MS Office and intermediate computer skills; strong written and oral communication.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; professional dress required.
• Must communicate clearly in English; background check for child abuse history as required.

Mansioni

• Promotes an organizational culture valuing excellent services and professionalism in presentation.
• Conducts home-based services in a natural environment convenient to the family.
• Visits families at least weekly, with flexibility for safety needs; documents accordingly.
• Teaches communication and negotiation skills; advocates with schools and agencies.
• Assists with intake meetings at DHS and conducts home visits for staff on PTO or out of office.
• Completes intake within 24 hours, progress notes within 72 hours, planned discharges within 24 hours of signature, unplanned within 72 hours.
• Performs multi-level family assessments and develops intervention plans; provides reunification services as needed.
• Coordinates with other service providers to maintain community relationships.
• Delivers SafeCare training and models to develop parenting and home management skills.
• Works a 40-hour full-time schedule; evenings and weekends as required; uses Outlook to manage schedule.

Conoscenze

Family systems

Cultural diversity

Client engagement

Community resources

Assessment & intervention

Written & verbal skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

English proficiency

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in social work or related human services field

Master's degree in social work or related field (preferred)

Strumenti

MS Office

Computer skills

Descrizione del lavoro

NorthCare’s Family Preservation Services in New Iberia, LA is seeking a Family Preservation Specialist to deliver home-based social services to families referred by DHS. You will promote a culturally sensitive approach in the family’s natural environment and coordinate with schools and community partners.

Responsibilities include weekly home visits, developing intervention plans, facilitating parent-child visitation, and supporting reunification when appropriate.