Family Services Advocate & Adoption Specialist

Lifeline Youth & Family Services, Inc.; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifeline Youth & Family Services, Inc. is seeking a qualified professional to deliver programmatic services across Home-Based Services, Adoption and Guardianship Support, Family Preservation, and Family-Centered Treatment.

Responsibilities include conducting home visits, documenting client interactions, and preparing required reports in line with service standards and organizational guidelines; you will also provide crisis support and transportation as needed to meet treatment goals.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Professional communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or related field

Tools

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Job description

Lifeline Youth & Family Services, Inc. is seeking a qualified professional to deliver programmatic services across Home-Based Services, Adoption and Guardianship Support, Family Preservation, and Family-Centered Treatment.

Responsibilities include conducting home visits, documenting client interactions, and preparing required reports in line with service standards and organizational guidelines; you will also provide crisis support and transportation as needed to meet treatment goals.