FCFC Family Recovery Coordinator

Delaware County, OH; Delaware (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Delaware County, OH is seeking a Family Recovery Coordinator to support the FCFC in coordinating services for multi-need children and their families. This grant-funded two-year position reports to the FCFC Administrator and aims to create a community vision and improve services.

The role covers Council Management Support and FCSS Case Management, with responsibilities including meetings, collaboration with local agencies, and service coordination for families in Delaware County.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field.
• Minimum of 1-year experience in social work, working with families affected by substance abuse, or related field preferred.
• Must meet and maintain qualifications for driving on county business as a continued condition of employment. All required licenses and certificates must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

Responsibilities

• Support the FCFC Coordinator in planning, development, evaluation, organization, and collaboration of Delaware County Family & Children First Council.
• Provide support for Council meetings, including maintaining minutes and records of those meetings.
• Participate in the work of multiple Council committees and their implementation of Council’s goals and objectives.
• Work with Delaware County organizations to assess the needs of Delaware County children and their families; plan funding sources, services, and community collaboration.
• Represent Delaware County at local and state meetings or on councils/boards relating to children and families; assist with service provider contracts for FCSS clients.
• Review referrals from community sources; schedule appointments, interview families, and create measurable family plans.
• Direct collaboration of services with Delaware County agencies; monitor progress and adjust plans; report status to involved agencies.
• Create Service Coordination meetings with fellow agencies as needed; act as key contact; refer clients to resources.
• Demonstrate regular attendance; attend trainings; perform typing and related computer tasks; work overtime as required.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

The Family Recovery Coordinator’s role is to support multi-need children and their families in creating sustainable goals that increase the family’s well-being. Under the direction of the Family and Children First (FCFC) Administrator, the Family Recovery Coordinator will serve as a liaison and facilitator of a group process to incorporate the goals and outcomes of families and agencies, respectively. The Family Recovery Coordinator will support the FCFC Administrator in creating a community vision to improve the services provided to multi-need children. The Family Recovery Coordinator reports to the FCFC Administrator.

Grant-Funded Position:

This position is funded through a two-year grant. Continuation beyond the grant period is contingent upon available funding and grant requirements and is not guaranteed.

Posting will remain active until filled.

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field required. Minimum of 1-year experience in social work, working with families affected by substance abuse, or related field preferred. Must meet and maintain qualifications for driving on county business as a continued condition of employment. All required licenses and certificates must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

This full-time position is comprised of two areas of responsibility: Council Management Support and Family Centered Services and Supports (FCSS) Case Management.

Council Management Support:

• Support the FCFC Coordinator in the planning, development, evaluation, organization, and collaboration of Delaware County Family & Children First Council;
• Provide support for Council meetings, including maintaining minutes and records of those meetings;
• Participate in the work of multiple Council committees and their implementation of Council’s goals and objectives;
• Work with Delaware County organizations to assess the needs of Delaware County children and their families, strategic planning of funding sources, service providers, families and the community to achieve the goals of the Family & Children First Council’s initiatives;
• Provide representation of Delaware County at local and state meetings, or on councils or boards relating to children and families; and
• Assist with creating service provider contracts for FCSS clients.

Service Coordination:

• Review referrals received from a variety of community sources;
• Schedule appointments, interview families, inviting all interested parties, and assess their current condition, needs, strengths and weaknesses, and create a plan designed with the family complete with clear end dates and measurable goals;
• Direct collaboration of services with Delaware County agencies and organizations in the most advantageous and effective end result for the families;
• Maintain case records. Monitor client progress and modify plans accordingly, reporting on client status to involved agencies;
• Create Service Coordination meetings with fellow agencies and organizations as needed, acting as key contact; and
• Refer clients to community resources as needed.

Other Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance;
• Attends various training sessions, video conferences, and workshops;
• Performs typing, word processing, and related computer operations;
• Works overtime and outside of typical work schedule/business hours as required; and
• Other duties as assigned.