Family Preservation Specialist - Social Services

Our Intercept program serves a broad population of youth, including those involved with multiple child-serving systems and those at high risk of removal from their families.  The program specializes in diverting youth from out of home placements by helping their families safely maintain youth in their home environment. The Intercept Specialist is responsible for providing intensive home-based interventions and case management activities to families. The Intercept Specialist will provide guidance and treatment resources for youth and families in their own homes. The Intercept Specialist assures care is delivered in a manner consistent with strength-based, family-centered, and culturally competent values, offers consultation and education to all providers regarding the values of the model, monitors progress toward treatment goals, and assures that all necessary data for evaluation is gathered and recorded. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Can articulate the mission, vision and values of Choices and the practice of the Intercept model.
• Manages a typical caseload of 4-6 families within the financial parameters of the case rate or other established financial protocol.
• Effectively manages a schedule that includes meeting with families a minimum of 3 times per week, maintaining accurate documentation and actively participates in weekly supervision and consultation meetings.
• Maintains a flexible, non-traditional schedule including evenings and weekends in order to provide services to families based upon their availability.
• Maintains a flexible, non-traditional schedule for crisis support M-F 24/hours a day with weekend rotations.
• Ensures all elements on the task timeline are completed within their associated time parameters.
• Communicates timely with Supervisor and other members of the team to coordinate services for youth and families
• Willingly completes other duties as assigned to advance the mission of Choices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social work or related human service field is required. A master’s degree is preferred.
• Two years of experience partnering with youth and/or families within the context of social services or education required.
• Strong knowledge of and genuine respect for youth and adults with mental health issues and a firm commitment to empowering their families.
• Strong communication and writing skills. Bilingual skills (especially Spanish) a plus.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license in state of residence and auto insurance.
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • Work effectively with internal and external individuals, including other professionals in the community.
  • Work effectively as a member of a team.
  • Effectively communicate to various internal and external audiences in both person and through various electronic media.
  • Manage time and work effectively
  • Effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Hourly Rate: $19.23 - $20.19 ($40,000-$42,000 annually)

Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Employer Paid Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability
• 401k Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous PTO plan
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program