Therapeutic Family Worker

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Centers in Little Rock, AR is seeking a qualified professional to provide coordinated client case management within our therapeutic foster care program. You will assist with referrals, gather intake information, and help develop service plans under supervision.

You will document activities, maintain progress notes, transport clients as needed, and collaborate with community resources. A 4-year degree and at least two years of direct client experience are required; reliable transportation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, social work or related field.
• At least 2 years of direct experience working with clients in therapeutic foster care preferred.
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid Arkansas driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist with referral and admission procedures.
• Secure intake information and complete required forms.
• Develop service plans for clients under supervision.
• Coordinate activities and referrals to ensure needed services.
• Serve as client advocate with court, school, DCFS and other agencies.
• Document all activities and maintain progress reports with timelines.
• Participate in staffings to review case and revise service plan.
• Maintain liaison between The Centers and community resources.
• Assist in behavior management program development and implementation.
• Create scheduling for staffing and discharge planning.
• Compile and complete monthly reports.

Skills

Case management

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Transportation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work or related field

Job description

• Location P.O. Box 251970,Little Rock, AR, 72225,United States
• Employee Type *Non-Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

A. Coordinates Client Case Management Activities

• 1. Assists with referral and admission procedures
• 2. Secures intake information, e.g., social medical, educational history and completes required forms
• 3. Assists in the development of service plans for clients under supervision and direction of professional
• 4. Coordinates activities and makes referrals to assure appropriate and needed services are provided
• 5. Serves as client advocate with court, school, DCFS and other agencies or services
• 6. Documents all activities and maintains progress reports, All documentation is completed and submitted within required timeline
• 7. Participates in regular staffings to review case and revise service plan as needed
• 8. Serves as liaison between The Centers and community resources
• 9. Assists in the development and implementation of behavior management programs
• 10. Develops a schedule for weekly or monthly staffing and staffing aftercare/discharge plan as required
• 11. Compiles and completes monthly reports
• 12. Confers with outside agency staff concerning aftercare planning
• 13. Maintains an active caseload of clients and monitors clients
• 14. Monitors the placement of foster children in therapeutic foster homes.

B. Documentation

• 1. Ensures the client record accurately reflects the intervention taking place, the strategies delineated in the treatment plan are carried out and there is a logical flow to the intervention that has taken place based on the clinical information.
• 2. Documentation is completed according to timelines and format delineated in the policy and procedures manuals for each type of client record entry. Documentation is written such The Centers personnel, third party reviewers and future providers can discern the plan, course and effectiveness of treatment.
• 3. Logs all relevant phone calls in the progress notes delineating date and purpose of call.

C. Provides Guidance And Support To Client

• 1. Drives agency and/or own vehicle to transport clients to appointments, clinic, school, court, etc.
• 2. Offers on-going support and guidance to individual clients and families through telephone contacts, on/off site and crisis intervention, and collateral services
• 3. Serves as a role model to client
• 4. Assists in the development and implementation of individualized behavior programs for clients.

D. Productivity

• 1. Reaches Billable Hours of per month as defined by the attached work plan
• 2. Maintain and manage caseload as assigned.

E. Interpersonal Skills

• 1. Focuses on the situation, issues or behavior, not on the person
• 2. Maintains the self-esteem and self-confidence of others
• 3. Maintains constructive relationships with employees, peers, managers
• 4. Takes initiative to make things better
• 5. Leads by example

F. Reliability

• 1. Attends mandated training
• 2. Demonstrates ongoing skill improvement
• 3. Adheres to scheduled work hours
• 4. Attends meetings (program staffing, Treatment Plan Reviews) as scheduled or assigned.
• 5. Meets deadlines
• 6. Maintains satisfactory attendance record
• 7. Manages own time to get work done according to schedules or deadlines
• 8. Keeps supervisor informed
• 9. Complies with agency policies
• 10. Participates in CQI teams as assigned
• 11. Adheres to rules for confidentiality

Requirements

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work or related field

At least 2 years experience (direct) working with clients in therapeutic foster care preferred

Must have reliable transportation in order to transport clients should the need arise

Valid Arkansas driver’s license with record acceptable to insurance carrier

Summary

The Centers is committed to meeting the unique and evolving needs of individuals by providing comprehensive, integrated care that promotes physical, emotional, and social wellness for all.