Intensive Family Based Services Coordinator

Easterseals-Vt; Williston (VT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life & Disability

PTO accrual start day 1

9 paid holidays + floating holiday

403(b) employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Wellness programs

Job summary

Easterseals VT is seeking an Intensive Family Based Services Coordinator to support families in their home and community settings, writing plans of care and coordinating with the consulting agency clinician and Family Service Workers.

You will provide in-home services, help caregivers access housing, transportation, and treatment resources, and participate in meetings and trainings while ensuring timely family assessments and crisis response.

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 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 i.e. 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

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Two (2) years of experience preferred

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

This is a full-time, 40 hour/week position. M-F 8:30-5:30

Benefits

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 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

Equal Opportunity Employment

EOE #INDESVT

About Easterseals NH & VT

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. Explore our offerings here. We are honored to be recognized as a NH Veteran-friendly Business and a recovery-friendly workplace.