What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Preservation Technician position at Bowen Health?
Mission: At Bowen Health, our mission is to strengthen our communities and improve the health and well-being of those we are privileged to serve. This mission is the golden thread that weaves through every department and every decision. It’s more than a mission; it’s a desire to make a difference.
Key Responsibilities: As a Family Preservation Technician, your primary responsibilities will include:
- Providing assistance, guidance, and support to families with open Informal Adjustment or In-Home CHINS cases.
- Advocating for families to ensure they receive the appropriate resources and services.
- Teaching and demonstrating new, essential skills to parents and caregivers.
- Monitoring family progress and making necessary adjustments to the intervention plan.
- Acting as a role model to inspire positive change within the family unit.
Key Skills and Competencies: To excel in this role, you should possess the following key skills and competencies:
- Empathy: Ability to connect with families in crisis, demonstrating compassion and understanding.
- Communication: Strong communication skills to effectively interact with families and various stakeholders.
- Advocacy: Skill in advocating for families to ensure access to essential resources and services.
- Teaching and Modeling: Ability to teach, demonstrate, and model appropriate skills and behaviors for parents and caregivers.
- Monitoring and Assessment: Competency in tracking family progress and making data-driven adjustments to intervention plans.
- Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively within a team of clinicians and professionals.
- Cultural Competency: Sensitivity and awareness of diverse family dynamics and cultural backgrounds.
- Documentation: Accurate and timely record-keeping and report-writing skills.
Why Join Bowen Health:
- Mission-Driven: At Bowen Health, our mission is to make a real difference in the lives of our community members. You'll be part of a team that is passionate about creating positive change.
- Embracing Diversity and Inclusion: We take pride in our dedication to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Bowen Health is a safety net for individuals seeking help when they have nowhere else to turn. We respect, serve, and employ people who are diverse in race, age, religion, spirituality, ability, marital status, sexual orientation, sex, and gender identity.
- Community Impact: Your work as a Family Preservation Technician directly impacts the well-being of individuals and families, contributing to the betterment of your community.
Qualifications:
- Education: High School Diploma or GED
- Certificate or Professional License: N/A
- Experience: Prefer 2 years experience working with families
- Valid driver’s license and active liability insurance.
- Satisfactory results from criminal background check.
- Must be a minimum 21 years of age.
->As an agency that works with a vulnerable demographic of individuals, we require extensive pre-employment background checks that aide in fulfilling our mission to protect our patients, keeping them safe from abuse and harm, by hiring quality and trustworthy staff.
->As a State-Of-the-Art Healthcare Organization and a Federal Contractor Agency – we require all individuals who join Team Bowen to receive a flu shot and TB test to further protect our staff and the patients we serve. There are options for exemption applications, but approval is not always guaranteed.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that champions diversity and ensures fairness for all. Our policy ensures that every employee and applicant is provided with equal employment opportunities, free from discrimination and harassment. We stand firm against bias based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This commitment extends across all facets of employment, encompassing recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.