Intensive Family Based Services Coordinator

Easter Seals VT, Inc.; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Easter Seals VT, Inc. is seeking an Intensive Family Based Services Coordinator to join our team in Vermont. The role involves writing and implementing care plans, coordinating with family service workers, and delivering in-home services to families in the community.

You will help connect families with housing, transportation, counseling, and nutrition resources while ensuring compliance with plans. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, strong writing skills, and a valid

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Excellent writing skills required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Write and implement plans of care approved by the consulting clinician.
• Maintain frequent communication with Family Service Workers to ensure compliance with the family’s case plan.
• Provide services to families in home and community settings.
• Assist families in locating resources for housing, transportation, counseling, and nutrition.
• Coordinate services with schools and other providers and participate in meetings and trainings.
• Provide in-home family support and crisis planning when needed.
• Testify in court concerning services when subpoenaed.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Job description

Job Description:We are looking for an Intensive Family Based Services Coordinator to join our Easterseals VT team! The individual in this key position will be responsible for the following:Write and implement plans of care to be approved by the consulting agency clinician.Write contact notes, formal monthly reports and discharge summaries.Maintain frequent communications with Family Service Workers to ensure compliance with the family’s case plan.Provide services to families within their home and community settingsAssist the family in finding resources for preventative and supportive services ie; housing, transportation and substance abuse treatment, counseling and nutrition.Help caregivers to recognize their children’s needs, and make plans and implement strategies so that they meet their children’s needs and grow in their confidence and skills, while providing a safe environment for their children.Participate in meetings, conferences, trainings events as assigned.Provide transportation for clients when required.Testify concerning services in court when subpoenaed.Ensure Family Assessments are done within a timely manner as prescribed by IFBS policiesCreate crisis plans and respond to crisis calls as neededProvide in home family support during the times that work for the family.Implement short term (13 week) intervention and support in an effort to prevent DCF involvement or out of home care, and/or to reunify children with their family; to improve family functioning.Coordinate services with other providers, such as Schools, Early Intervention services, clinicians and other relevant service providers.Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree in a related fieldTwo (2) years of experience preferredExcellent writing skills necessaryValid driver’s license and reliable transportation.Compensation: Starting $23.50 per hour. Additional compensation based upon years of related experience.Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with flexibility to accommodate the needs of the families we serveWhat’s in it for you? We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time, eligible employees, including:Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & DisabilityPTO begins accruing on your first day!Up to 9 paid holidays annually, plus one floating holiday of your choice. For programs that remain open during holidays, staff scheduled to work will receive holiday pay in accordance with program guidelines.403(b) employer match up to a maximum of 3%Tuition reimbursement after one year of employmentStudent loan repayment for qualifying degrees after one year of employmentWellness programs: nutritional counseling services, reimbursement programs for weight loss & tobacco cessationTo learn more about this role, please click on the blue “Apply Now” button below to submit your application.EOE#INDESVT