IIS IFRS Specialist

Cornerstones of Care; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstones of Care is seeking a Temporary IIS IFRS Specialist to deliver intensive in-home services to families in crisis, teaching problem-solving, parenting, budgeting, and life skills. The role covers St. Charles County from St.

Louis, MO, with 2-3 cases and 8–12 hours of home visits weekly over 4–6 weeks (IIS) or 8–12 weeks (IFRS). Ideal candidates have a high school diploma with relevant experience or a bachelor’s degree in social work or related field, are 21+, and able to pass

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma with 5 years of relevant experience OR a bachelor's degree in social work or related field.
• 21+ years of age with background check, physical and drug screening.
• Valid driver's license, proof of insurance, reliable transportation.
• Experience with children and family services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home services to stabilize families and prevent out-of-home placements.
• Carry 2-3 cases, conduct 8–10 hour weekly visits for 4–6 weeks (IIS) or 8–12 weeks (IFRS).
• Available 24/7 for crises or conflicts; connect families to community resources.
• Work with team and report to IIS IFRS Manager.

Skills

Child welfare experience

Crisis de-escalation

Home visits

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

Job description

We are seeking a Temporary IIS IFRS Specialist to join our team.Starting Salary: $46,000 (Salary)This is a temporary 12-month position.Your role as an Intensive In-Home Services/Intensive Family Reunification Services Specialist (IIS/IFRS) will work intensively in the family's home to teach them the specific skills they need to safely remain together, such as problem-solving, crisis management, parenting, communication, budgeting, home maintenance, life skills, and more. You will be responsible for connecting families to community resources to help stabilize them and increase their support system. You will work with other team members and report to our Manager IIS IFRS.WHAT YOU WILL DO:This position is based out of St. Louis, Missouri and will cover St. Charles county.Always carries 2-3 cases, seeing each family in the home an average of 8-10 hours per week during the 4–6-week IIS intervention or the 8-12-week IFRS intervention.Available 24/7 to help families with crises or conflicts that might arise.Provide in-home support to stabilize families in crisis, utilize de-escalation skills, prevent child abuse/neglect, prevent out-of-home placements, and facilitate family reunification.Conduct home visits to promote safety, permanency, and well-being as agency policy requires.WHAT YOU WILL BRING:Our ideal candidate will have relevant experience working with children and the following:Must have a high school diploma with 5 years of relevant experience OR a bachelor's degree in social work or other human services related field.At least 21 years of age and pass background check, physical, and drug screeningA valid driver’s license in the state you reside in, proof of current vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation.WHO WE ARE:Cornerstones of Care is a mental and behavioral health nonprofit certified in trauma-informed care that provides evidence-based prevention, intervention, treatment, and support services to help children and families improve their safety and health by making positive changes in their lives. Each year, our team empowers children and families in Kansas, Missouri, and beyond through three key service areas:Youth & Family Support – We help youth gain independence through social and living support programs while empowering families with the skills and resources they need to become resilient and successful.Foster Care & Adoption – We reunify and unite families while recruiting and providing support to foster parents and youth in foster care.Education & Community Trainings – We help students achieve academic success while giving educators the tools to create safe learning environments to improve their students’ behaviors and offer innovative learning opportunities to build and improve knowledge in the community.CORNERSTONES OF CARE’S ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENTS:Nonviolence - helping to build safety skills and a commitment to a higher purpose.Emotional Intelligence - helping to teach emotional management skills.Social Learning - helping to build cognitive skills.Open Communication - helping to overcome barriers to healthy communication, learn conflict management.Democracy - helping to create civic skills of self-control, self-discipline, and administration of healthy authority.Social Responsibility - helping to rebuild social connection skills, establish healthy attachment relationships.Growth and Change - helping to work through loss and prepare for the future.OUR WIDE STATEMENT:At Cornerstones of Care, we commit to fostering a community where every individual, regardless of background or identity, feels deeply welcomed, valued, and empowered. We envision a diverse community where inclusion and welcoming are prioritized. A community where all voices are heard, listened to, and respected. A community where everyone’s physical, emotional, social, and psychological needs are met. At Cornerstones of Care, we have a vision where equity is not just a goal but is present in all we do; every team member feels empowered to authentically contribute to their fullest potential. We hold a collective commitment to WIDE (welcoming, inclusion, diversity, and equity) that will drive us forward as a stronger organization.OUR DIVERSITY STATEMENT:We partner for safe and healthy communities.We cultivate a culture in which children, families, team members, volunteers, donors, and community partners feel welcomed, safe, respected, empowered, and celebrated.We value diversity of race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin or citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, geographical location, pregnancy, disability, neurodiversity, socio-economic, and military status.We stand for anti-racism, equity, and inclusivity.We insist and affirm that discrimination and violence have no place in safe and healthy communities, including in our organization.We strive toward a more welcoming, inclusive, diverse, and equitable organization through our policies, partnerships, and practices.OUR BENEFITS:Cornerstones of Care offers a competitive benefits package, which includes:9 Paid Holidays, Unlimited Paid Time Off, and Paid Sick LeaveTeam members who work at least 30 hours per week are eligible forHealth insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental, vision)Cafeteria plans (Health Savings Account (HSA) and Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts)Ancillary insurance benefits (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, short-term disability insurance, voluntary life)Cornerstones of Care provides long-term disability insurance and basic term life/AD&D insurance at no cost to the team memberRetirement savings plan (401K) with employer matchPet InsuranceEmployee assistance program (EAP)Tuition reimbursement programPublic Service Loan Forgiveness.To view more information on our benefits, please visit our Job Openings page at Join Our Team - Cornerstones of Care to download the current benefits guide.Questions?Please contact: Cornerstones of Care, People Experience Team8150 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO 64114Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]Like us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/cornerstonescareersCornerstones of Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer