SUMMARY

The Child and Family Service Provider covers several services in the community based on the needs of the child and family. The primary service of this is position is to provide Psycho-Social Rehabilitation (PSR) and HCBS Waiver Services. The services are goal-directed supports and solution-focused interventions intended to address challenges associated with a behavioral health need and to achieve identified goals or objectives as set forth in the child’s treatment plan. PSR and Waiver Services are a face- to-face intervention with the child/youth in the community or in the home. The main component of PSR is to teach skills that improve functional impairments. Other services could include Respite, Community Self-Advocacy, and Care Giver Family Supports.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Plans and implements PSR and Waiver Service activities in accordance to the child’s individualized service plan, using creativity and utilizing community resources.

Builds a strong therapeutic rapport with the family that promotes a collaborative and cooperative working relationship.

Provides Psycho-Social Rehabilitation, Community Self Advocacy, Caregiver Supports and Respite Services.

Maintains familiarity with the child’s service plan, evaluates child’s progress in collaboration with Care Manager, Therapist, Doctors and other service providers.

Identifies activities that support the targeted developmental tasks, strengths, and/or talents

Receives information about the child and family from the Care Manager and Therapist including updates on the service plan and safety plans.

Accurately maintains sufficient documentation of goal oriented progress notes.

Maintains client confidentiality and boundaries at all times

Follows and maintains agency policies and procedures in all program areas.

Attends appropriate training and in-service seminars in accordance with agency requirements.

Other job related duties as assigned

Management has the right to add or change the duties of this position at any time.
Experience and Skills:

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED and 3 years’ experience in mental health, foster care or addiction services.
From: Transitional Living Services