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Family Specialist
Whites ResidentialMerrillville, IN, USjob_description.job_card.variable_days_ago
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job_description.job_card.job_descriptionAttend and represent Josiah White’s at review hearings as well as child and family team meetings; make objective recommendations to the court and the team Develop an individualized treatment plan for each assigned child / family in consultation with placing agency worker, program manager, and program supervisor Pursue case goals utilizing various resources : community supports, resource family life, supplemental counseling, psychiatric services, therapeutic activities, etc. Regularly evaluate child / family progress and periodically meet with treatment team to review cases Advocate for child and family’s needs and best interests by assisting in the identification of service gaps and community resources to meet identified needs. Maintain appropriate and required documentation consistent with accreditation and Department of Child Services treatment standards : Individual Treatment Plan, Monthly Progress Report, Closing Summary, case notes, outcome measures, etc. Keep placing agency workers informed about family and child’s progress, major crises, etc. Foster Care Services Provide observation and feedback to resource families in their efforts to be therapeutic in their work with those placed in their home, utilizing training in the evidence-based Teaching Family Model. Attend resource family trainings; co-facilitate training and / or activities for children Facilitate older youth in securing entitlements and other collateral resources Prepare each foster child for the identified permanency goal in a developmentally appropriate manner in conjunction with other service providers including the referring agency staff and therapist when applicable Enhance foster child functioning by providing assessment, basic counseling, psycho-education, skills training, etc. Prepare older youth for self-sufficiency by facilitating experiential exercises and activities Build working relationships with parents with whom foster child is to be reunified by facilitating regular communication (if this is the case plan) Identify and engage informal supports to assist after Josiah White’s services are no longer active Facilitate training in issues related to the treatment of children, when appropriate Family Preservation Services Provide skills training to assist clients with areas such as parenting, addiction recovery, budgeting, time management, meal planning, housekeeping, accessing community resources, etc. Collaborate with treatment team toward the overall assessment and service planning for referred families Formally assess families using approved instruments when appropriate Serve as a resource coordinator for families to meet critical needs; this may involve transporting families to resources or bringing such to them Provide mentoring and teaching resources : nurturing / parenting skills, problem-solving / conflict resolution skills, child development, and self-esteem concepts Identify and engage informal supports to assist after White’s services are no longer active Agency Support and Enhancement Be a positive liaison between Josiah White’s, placing agencies and other community stakeholders by communicating Josiah White’s mission, vision, and values Professional Development Fulfill reading assignments to improve relevant skills and abilities Attend workshops and other opportunities for professional growth Participate in periodic field observation by the Clinical Supervisor or Designee Analyze and assess performance feedback through the Coaching Review process Other The Family Specialist must have a professional commitment to work with children and youth of all ages, their families, the referring agency, community professionals, and the Josiah White's Family Services’ treatment team Must demonstrate initiative and the ability to complete work assignments with moderate to minimal direct supervision Must be dependable, well-organized, and an effective time manager Must clearly, concisely, and professionally communicate ideas through good verbal and writing skills Must understand basic counseling / helping skills Must maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality Must personably, genuinely, empathetically, and emotionally communicate and interact with foster children, resource families, birth families, other professionals, and placing agency workers Must be a team player –enjoy working closely with other staff members and to be flexible, adaptive, and positive in his / her actions Must be a positive role model for the children and youth assigned Must maintain appropriate hygiene and attire Must be committed to the Mission, Core Values, and Vision of Josiah White's Must be able to drive long distances for foster home visitation, court hearings, visitation, etc. Must be able to handle the challenge of prioritizing multiple roles and responsibilities, attend to crises and other unplanned events with minimal to moderate direct supervision, and meet regular deadlines for required documentation Office hours are 8 : 00 am to 4 : 30 pm, Monday through Friday Travel, supervised visitation, home visits, and other tasks will regularly extend beyond these office hours. The Family Specialist will be expected to respond to child and family crises when available. Their cell phone number will be given to staff and to resource families to use as needed. The Family Specialist is required to participate in an on-call rotation.
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title : Family Specialist
Department : Family Services
Employment Status : Full- time / Regular / Exempt
Reports to : Regional Manager and Clinical Supervisor
Qualifications : An individual with strong convictions who is also in agreement with Josiah White’s mission statement, Statement of Faith, and Code of Conduct. A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Sociology, Human / Social Services, Human Development and Life Studies, Family and Consumer Sciences or Child Development and three years of experience in community-based support services or a Bachelor’s degree in any degree type with five years of relevant experience in community-based support services. Must have a valid driver’s license with no restrictions that would limit the ability to perform job functions.
Job Summary : The Family Specialist is knowledgeable and experienced in regards to the application of appropriate social work skills and principles. The Family Specialist demonstrates the ability to exercise independent judgment and function as a team member in the professional treatment effort as it applies to each child / family on the assigned caseload. The Family Specialist must be equipped to identify the needs of the children and families in their care, and to address those needs through the application of various components of all of the Josiah White's Family Services care models. This position may serve in foster care and / or family preservation programming. This position requires an overarching understanding of the entire continuum of services available for families, children, and the referring agencies. Must successfully complete provided training in evidence based models of family treatment upon hire. The individual must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.
Basic Responsibilities
- Case Management
Under the periodic guidance of the Clinical Supervisor, develop conceptualization for each assigned case (in conjunction with the treatment team)
Build and maintain positive, supportive, and encouraging working relationships with resource families
Build and maintain positive, supportive, and encouraging relationships with families of origin
Construct a working relationship with placing agency workers of children and families with whom they work through regular and consistent communication regarding case plan progress
Participate in Clinical Supervision regularly
Perform other duties as assigned by the Regional Manager, appropriate supervisor, or VP and Executive Director of Family Services
Skills, Supervision, Knowledge, and Ability
Physical Demands of Position
Working Conditions
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