Intensive Family Based Services Coordinator

Easter Seals Vermont, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

PTO from day one

9 paid holidays + floating holiday

Job summary

Easterseals NH & VT invites an Intensive Family Based Services Coordinator to join our team. The role focuses on writing care plans, coordinating with clinicians and family service workers, and delivering in-home supports to families in need.

You will facilitate planning, monitor progress, and help connect families to housing, transportation, treatment, and nutrition services. Strong writing and communication skills are essential, with field transportation responsibilities included.

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.

Responsibilities

• Write and implement plans of care approved by the consulting clinician.
• Write contact notes, 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 in their home and community settings.
• Assist families in finding resources for housing, transportation, treatment, counseling and nutrition.
• Support caregivers to meet children’s needs and build confidence and skills in a safe environment.
• Participate in meetings, trainings and events as assigned.
• Provide transportation for clients when required.
• Testify in court when subpoenaed.
• Ensure timely Family Assessments per IFBS policies.
• Create crisis plans and respond to crisis calls as needed.
• In-home family support aligned with family schedules.
• Implement short-term (13 week) interventions to preventDCF involvement or reunify families.

Skills

Excellent writing

Valid driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in 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 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:

Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with flexibility to accommodate the needs of the families we serve

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 #INDESVT

Ready to make a meaningful difference every day? Become part of a dynamic team dedicated to elevating all abilities, empowering lives, and fostering positive impact in the community. Join the Easterseals NH & VT family, where your passion meets purpose.

Easterseals New Hampshire and Vermont elevates people of all abilities. We serve the diverse needs of approximately 18,000 children, adults, seniors, families, and veterans each year. We provide services across two states, and our programs cover areas like early intervention, autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, adult day and in-home care, behavioral health, family-centered practices for child welfare, housing, and substance use disorders. We help people in New Hampshire and Vermont live their best lives.

Joining Easterseals NH & VT presents an opportunity to gain valuable experience, advance your career, and make a meaningful difference in people's lives.

Our organization provides various benefits and programs designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families.

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