In-Home Family Preservation Specialist

Family Connections, Inc.; Irvington (NJ); Hybrid; USD 47,250 - 57,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

403b retirement plan with employer matching

Job summary

Family Connections, Inc. is hiring a Family Preservation Services Practitioner in Irvington, NJ. This role involves providing intensive in-home services to families, ensuring safety assessments, and maintaining documentation per state standards. Candidates must hold a Master's in Social Work or equivalent and have experience working with diverse families in crisis situations. The position offers benefits like medical insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, with full-time hours including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Social Work or equivalent required.
• Must have at least one and a half years’ experience working with families experiencing crisis.
• Experience working with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home services to families using the New Jersey Family Preservation model.
• Assist families with establishing goals and strategies for self-sufficiency.
• Provide ongoing assessments for safety risks.

Skills

Excellent time management skills

Outstanding human relations skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to utilize approaches with children and families

Education

Master's in Social Work or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field with at least 1.5 years of experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Family Connections, Inc. is hiring a Family Preservation Services Practitioner in Irvington, NJ. This role involves providing intensive in-home services to families, ensuring safety assessments, and maintaining documentation per state standards. Candidates must hold a Master's in Social Work or equivalent and have experience working with diverse families in crisis situations. The position offers benefits like medical insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, with full-time hours including evenings and weekends.