Intensive Family Based Services Coordinator

Easterseals NH; Williston (ND); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PTO from day one

Paid holidays

403(b) match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Wellness programs

Job summary

Easterseals VT seeks an Intensive Family Based Services Coordinator to support families in their homes and communities. You will write plans of care, reports, and discharge summaries, coordinate with service providers, and help families access housing, transportation, and treatment resources.

Responsibilities include crisis planning, court testimony when needed, transport, and short-term intervention to improve family functioning while aligning with IFBS policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• 2 years of experience preferred.
• Excellent writing skills required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation 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 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.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

Driver's license

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 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?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time, eligible employees, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability
• PTO begins accruing on your first day!
• Up to 9 paidholidays annually, plus onefloatingholidayofyour choice. For programs that remain openduringholidays,staff scheduled to work willreceiveholidaypayin 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

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