Full Time Family Based Service Provider

Brown County (MN); New Ulm (MN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown County (MN) seeks a dedicated family services professional to assist in preventing child abuse and neglect through home-based support. You will work alongside professional staff to implement case plans and strengthen family self-sufficiency.

Responsibilities include direct and indirect family support, court-related documentation, and collaboration with law enforcement, health, and social services to protect children and promote community resources.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive in Minnesota.
• Must successfully complete a background check.
• Must complete and pass pre-employment testing.
• Knowledge of child development, child mental health diagnosis, aggressive behaviors, and impact of child abuse and neglect.
• Ability to plan, assess and make decisions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist professional staff in prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect.
• Work in families' homes to reduce abuse and prevent out‑of‑home placement.
• Coordinate with social workers and community resources.
• Attend meetings and provide documentation for court reports.

Skills

Driver's license

Background check

Pre-employment testing

Knowledge of child development

Communication skills

Plan and manage workload

Independent worker

Crisis management

Software usage

Education

Associates degree / 2 years college / technical school

High school diploma + 5 years related exp

Tools

Software knowledge

Job description

Performs a variety of family-based services such as assisting professional staff in prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect, working directly in a family's home to reduce the incidence of abuse and neglect and preventing out-of-home placement.

• Works closely with Social Workers in a collaborative community.
• Provides both long-term and short-term direct support services to families in accordance with their case plan.
• Works toward prevention of out-of-home placements.
• Arranges and provides supervision for court ordered parent/child visitation.
• Encourages and promotes family's self-sufficiency by connecting them with formal and informal resources.
• Willing to provide services inside client's homes.
• Facilitates various parenting and youth groups.
• Protects client confidentiality in compliance with data privacy laws and rules.
• Acts as a Mandated Reporter of child and adult protection concerns.
• Provides direct and indirect support to families and individuals in the home, office and community.
• Transports clients as needed.
• Knowledge and ability to effectively use software.
• Provides preventative services to neglected children.
• Be knowledgeable of community resources.
• Available to work outside regular business hours, including nights and weekends.
• Attends child protection multi-disciplinary team meetings, interprets social and emotional factors for the team involved in the treatment of clients.
• Provides documentation for court reports.
• Testifies in court proceedings.
• Assesses the health and safety needs of clients.
• Be knowledgeable of legislative changes and mandates.
• Works closely with law enforcement, County Attorney, medical staff and Human Service staff, Probation Workers, Guardian ad Litems, staff from a variety of treatment centers, community educators, mental health staff, Public Health Nurses and other community professionals.
• Represents the County as approved on various boards, committees and special projects.
• Provides community education.
• Attends meetings and training, as needed.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Other duties as assigned or apparent.

Education:

• Associates degree, 2 years college, or 2 years technical school; OR
• High school diploma, or equivalent, plus 5 years of applicable experience; and three (3) years' related experience working with families.

Requirements:

• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive in the state of Minnesota.
• Must successfully complete a background check.
• Must complete and pass pre-employment testing.

• Working knowledge of other units and services within agency and community resources.
• Knowledge of child development, child mental health diagnosis, aggressive behaviors, and impact of child abuse and neglect.
• Ability to plan, assess and make decisions under pressure.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and have strong positive public relations skills.
• The ability to use time wisely and efficiently.
• Determine work priorities and manage workload requirements.
• Ability to perform the job functions as governed by policies, procedures, rules, regulations and law.
• Demonstrates the ability to anticipate and meet realistic time frames. Flexibility to adjust to crisis situations.
• Demonstrates dedication and conscientiousness in carrying out job responsibilities.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with clients, colleagues, agency administration, professionals and work positively with the public.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to plan and coordinates workflow for maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ability to handle confidential information and follow data practices requirements.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with various internal and external contacts to achieve organizational objectives.
• Knowledge of court process regarding child protection and permanency cases.
• Knowledge of crisis services.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Positions in this job typically require sitting, walking, standing, driving, talking, hearing, typing, repetitive movement and seeing. There is exposure to computer keyboards and computer screens which may result in headaches, eyestrain or other related screen conditions.
• This position is generally light-duty and may require the exertion of up to 30 pounds of force on occasion and the ability to lift, carry, push, pull and move objects.
• This position may require significant mental effort and experience stress. This position continuously works under high attention to detail.
• Travel to meetings, client homes and training involves driving and related hazards.
• This position may be exposed to people who may be angry, hostile or verbally abusive.
• This position may be exposed to communicable diseases during face-to-face contact.
• This position has the possibility of being exposed to dangerous drugs, lice, bed bugs and can risk transfer into their homes and vehicles.

Position is Grade 6 with an entry hourly wage range of $27.08 - $30.36, DOQ.

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