What are the responsibilities and job description for the Independent Living Aftercare Support Worker position at EmberHope?
EmberHope, a leading, faith-based provider of child welfare services, is committed to helping you succeed as an employee as you work to make a difference in the life of a child either directly or by offering administrative support. The Company strives for a positive work environment that encourages effective teamwork, trauma-informed practices, and opportunities to utilize leadership skills. Team members from all departments will focus on carrying out the EmberHope mission, vision, and values!
To be a successful Independent Living Aftercare Support Worker you must be able to do the following always:
- Ensure a trauma informed focus on creating a safe and supportive environment for staff and those served through knowledge, sensitivity, respect, and a focus on resilience and recovery.
- Develop and maintain Aftercare Contact Agreements that outline the young adult’s responsibilities, needed services, supports, and follow-up expectations.
- Provide aftercare support for young adults for up to six months after release from DCF custody, including monthly contact and support based on the Aftercare Contact Agreement.
- Complete required documentation and reporting, including monthly contact attempts, service updates, guardian contacts when applicable, and submission of the monthly DCF report to supervisor
- Document 100% of direct services provided to the youth 48 hours of the occurrence.
- Transport clients as needed. Travel in state to assure client contact as needed.
- Collaborate with Permanency Specialist, Permanency Services Team, internal, and external stakeholders, demonstrating problem-solving/facilitation skills. Participate in individual and Permanency Services Unit/Dyad supervision once a month or as needed with the supervisor.
- Follow Company Policy and Procedure and operate according to the Company’s Program Practice Guidelines.
How you will spend your time in this job:
- 45% Direct Service
- 30% Documentation
- 20% Transportation
- 5% Partnership