Home-Based Family Services Specialist

Children's Home Society of North Carolina; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Home Society of North Carolina is seeking a practitioner to provide direct social work services to assigned clients within the Homebuilders program, delivering services in the home or natural environment.

Responsibilities include creating and monitoring service plans, collaborating with families, and applying behavioral interventions to reduce risk of out-of-home placement. Travel and independent work are required, with a focus on cultural competence and community collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a closely related human services area.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with children and families.
• Knowledge of child welfare policies and local community resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct social work services to assigned clients within the Homebuilders program.
• Develop and implement behaviorally based service plans and goals.
• Collaborate with families and referents to set attainable intervention goals.
• Assess safety and coordinate with community resources to support families.
• Maintain professional relationships and advocate for clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Time management

Computer skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a closely related human services area

Job description

Children's Home Society of North Carolina is seeking a practitioner to provide direct social work services to assigned clients within the Homebuilders program, delivering services in the home or natural environment.

Responsibilities include creating and monitoring service plans, collaborating with families, and applying behavioral interventions to reduce risk of out-of-home placement. Travel and independent work are required, with a focus on cultural competence and community collaboration.