Intensive Family Based Services Coordinator

Easterseals VT; St. Johnsbury (VT); On-site; USD 26,708 - 38,038; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & DI

PTO accrual starting from day one

9 paid holidays + floating holiday

403(b) employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Wellness programs

Job summary

Easterseals Vermont seeks an Intensive Family Based Services Coordinator in Morrisville to support families at home and in the community. You will write and implement plans of care, prepare notes and discharge summaries, and stay in close contact with Family Service Workers to ensure adherence to each family’s plan.

The role emphasizes helping families access housing, transportation, counseling and nutrition services, while coordinating with schools and other providers to improve family

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Two (2) years of experience preferred.
• Excellent writing skills are necessary.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.

Responsibilities

• 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 settings.
• Assist the family in finding resources for preventative and supportive services (housing, transportation, counseling, nutrition).
• Provide in-home family support during times that work for the family.
• Coordinate services with Schools, Early Intervention services, clinicians and other providers.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

Valid driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Job description

Job Description

• 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 settings
• Assist 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 policies
• Create crisis plans and respond to crisis calls as needed
• Provide 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.

Intensive Family Based Services Coordinator

We are looking for an Intensive Family Based Services Coordinator to join our team in Morrisville, Vermont! 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 settings
• Assist 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 policies
• Create crisis plans and respond to crisis calls as needed
• Provide 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 field
• Two (2) years of experience preferred
• Excellent writing skills necessary
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Compensation

Starting $23.50 per hour. Additional compensation based upon years of related experience.

Hours

This is a full-time, 40 hour/week position.

What’s in it for you?

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability
• PTO 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 employment
• Student loan repayment for qualifying degrees after one year of employment
• Wellness programs: nutritional counseling services, reimbursement programs for weight loss & tobacco cessation

EOE