Social Services Worker (In-Home)

Pressley-Ridge; Crab Orchard (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health savings account (HSA) with to

Prescription coverage

Dental & vision plans

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

403b with employer match

Paid sick time

Job summary

Pressley Ridge seeks a Family Centered Treatment Practitioner to deliver structured, goal-oriented care in the natural environment for families involved with child welfare, juvenile justice, and related systems. The role aims to maintain the family unit and avoid out-of-home placements.

You will conduct crisis intake, assessments, and interventions while coordinating with supervision and other providers to ensure safety and continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human service from an accredited college.
• 1 year of experience working with at-risk children and families.
• Fluency in English and Spanish preferred to enhance communication.
• Certification through the Family Centered Treatment Foundation (FCTF).
• State Police, FBI clearance, and child abuse clearances per state regulations.
• Valid driver’s license and current vehicle insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intake, assess needs, intervene, evaluate problems, monitor progress and after-care linkage.
• Deliver services in home and community settings with the family as the unit.
• Complete documentation including treatment plans, progress notes and assessments.
• Maintain ongoing communication with supervisor regarding program matters.
• Coordinate care with families and other providers; professional communication.
• Support family advocacy with outside agencies.
• Conduct at least two multi-hour sessions weekly with each family system; average 6 hours weekly per client family.

Skills

English fluency

Spanish preferred

Communication

People skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services

Tools

Driver's license

Vehicle insurance

Job description

Be the change you wish to see in the world! Come join our team to empower children and families in our communities to transform their lives and develop to their full potential.

The well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. At Pressley Ridge, we strive to provide the most competitive and comprehensive employee benefit programs that are affordable and help you and your family achieve and maintain your best possible health.

• Medical coverage available with a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match
• Prescription coverage
• Dental and vision plans
• Patient advocate and Medicare specialists available at no cost
• Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account
• Wellness incentive (up to $250)
• 403b with up to 9% employer give/match
• Free life insurance and AD&D
• Paid sick time (up to 15 days)
• Paid holidays including a birthday holiday
• Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Position Summary

The Family Centered Treatment (FCT) Practitioner will provide structured, goal oriented and time limited Family Centered Treatment in the natural environment to families involved in a variety of systems such as child welfare, juvenile justice, mental health, and substance use. The ultimate goal of treatment is to maintain the family unit and avoid out of home placements.

• Provides services to clients including crisis intake, assessment of needs, intervention, evaluation of problems, monitoring of family/parental, progress, and after-care linkage.
• Provides treatment in the home and community setting to the family unit, as defined by the family.
• Completes thorough documentation including treatment plans, progress notes, monthly reports and assessments; uploads to appropriate health record.
• Receives supervision from and actively communicates with supervisor on an ongoing basis throughout the week by phone, email, written message and when possible, in person regarding program matters.
• Assesses risk factors related to the safety and well-being of family members. Reports critical incidents and safety issues to FCT Supervisor.
• Completes training and makes consistent progress toward achieving levels of certification from the Family Centered Treatment Foundation (FCTF).
• Provides advocacy for families with outside agencies.
• Makes at least two, multi-hour sessions a week with each family system and spends an average of 6 hours a week with each client family.
• Coordinates care for families with other providers and involved system partners; communicates using professional verbal and written communication.
• Complies with Pressley Ridge standards, policies, procedures, and state licensing requirements.

Qualifications

Requires a bachelor’s degree in human service from an accredited college.

Requires one (1) year of experience working with at-risk children and families.

Fluency in English and Spanish is preferred to enhance communication with a diverse workforce and community.

Requires attainment of certification through the Family Centered Treatment Foundation.

State Police, FBI clearance, and child abuse clearances per state or governing body regulation.

• Valid driver’s license and current vehicle insurance.

Working Conditions

• Physical Demands
  • This position requires operating a keypad device 25% of the day and electronic/office equipment 25% of the day. Travel is required approximately 5 times per month and works in weather conditions about 25% of the day. Travel includes transporting students to and from school, school-based appointments, and/or field trips. Requires travel to client homes and throughout the community and the ability to drive. Fingers, thumbs, hands, wrists, elbows, legs and feet are all routinely used throughout the day. The lower and upper torso is used 75% of the day. Employee must meet minimum requirements for hearing, speech, and vision. Walking is required 50% of the day. Standing occurs 25% of the day. Sitting happens 25% of the day. Reaching above the shoulder as well as bending and twisting are performed 25% of the day. This function routinely lifts 15 pounds, 4 times per day. The maximum lift is 50 pounds, 1 time per day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Mental Demands
  • Continually handles distractions that interfere.
  • Frequently performs multiple tasks, make quick decisions, and concentrate.
  • Occasionally handles diversity of problems.
• Requires extensive travel to client homes and throughout the community. Work is performed primarily in client homes, where conditions may include tobacco smoke, domestic animals, household pests, mold and other allergens, and other conditions common to domestic environments.
• Working Hours
  • A non-traditional work schedule as defined by service needs.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Human Services or related field.

Experience

Required

Requires a bachelor’s degree in human service field from an accredited college.

1 year:

1 year: Requires experience working with at-risk children and families.

Requires attainment of certification through the Family Centered Treatment Foundation.

Preferred

Fluency in English and Spanish is preferred to enhance communication with a diverse workforce and community.

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