Family Preservation Provider

Cummins Behavioral Health Systems, Inc.; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Excellent work life balance (paid time

Professional and Leadership Training

Diverse career tracts

Comprehensive insurance package

Clinical support from leaders in field

Job summary

Cummins Behavioral Health Systems, Inc. seeks candidates for a Family Preservation Provider in Hendricks County (Avon, IN) and surrounding counties.

The role emphasizes advocating for children and families, coordinating with community volunteers and professionals in a strengths-based planning process, and handling referrals from the DCS. The position requires flexibility for evenings and weekends and involves work across schools, medical offices, probation offices, and clients' homes as part of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a human services related field is preferred.
• Associate degree with 2 years direct care experience acceptable, with 4 years for HS/GED route.
• Any combination that yields 4+ years post high school experience is valid.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for children and families by engaging community volunteers and professionals.
• Receive and handle referrals from DCS; collaborate with local DCS offices.
• Access community resources creatively to support families in need.
• Work in schools, physician offices, probation, and clients' homes; may include evenings/weekends.

Skills

Advocacy

Community engagement

Family-centered planning

Referral coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree (social work/psychology/human services)

Associate degree + 2 years direct care experience

High School/GED + 4 years direct care experience

Job description

Cummins Behavioral Health Systems, Inc.is seeking candidates for a rewardingcareer as Family Preservation Provider in Hendricks County (Avon, IN) and surrounding counties.

Essential Job Functions Include:

• Advocate for children and families by engaging community volunteers and professionals in a strengths-based, family centered planning process
• Receive and handle referrals from DCS; work closely with the local county DCS office.
• Must possess the ability to creatively access communityresources
• Must be comfortable and effective in working in a variety of settings such as: schools, physician offices, probation, and the consumer's home.
• Requires possible evening and weekend hours.

Cumminsis one of the State's top-rated community behavioral health and addiction providers in Customer Satisfaction as recognized by theIndiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction.

As a proud recipient ofPlatinum level certification for Mental Health America's Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health, Cummins Behavioral Health Systems puts mental health at the forefront of employee health and well-being.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a human services related field; or
  • Associate's degree in human services or related filed AND 2 years previous direct care experience in social services, behavioral health, school-based, etc.; OR
  • High School Graduate or GED and 4 years previous directcare experience in social services, behavioral health, school-based, etc.; OR
  • Any combination of the above equal 4 years post high school;
• Two to three years of experience working in the mental health field preferred

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salaries
• Excellent work life balance (paid time off and holidays)
• Professional and Leadership Training and advancement
• Diverse career tracts
• Comprehensive insurance package
• Clinical support from leaders in field
• Cummins matching contributions into 401K program after only 12 months

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.