What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Preservation Specialist position at Family & Children's Services Career Page?
HS Diploma - $19.00, bachelor's degree $55,000 salary
- Premium Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits with Zero Cost Options!
- Retirement Savings Program with up to 6% Employer Match
- Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability Benefits
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Student Loan Repayment Programs
- 33 Paid Days Off 1st year!
Family & Children’s Services, Oklahoma’s leading provider of behavioral health care and family services, seeks an engaged, compassionate, and enthusiastic Family Preservation Specialist to provide a range of in-home services to families based upon their unique and individual needs and goals, in order to prevent out-of-home placement of children. This individual will maintain a flexible schedule which includes some evenings.
The services are family-focused, child-centered and help caregivers learn necessary skills to avoid using abuse or neglect in parenting. Staff are trained in evidenced based practices, SafeCare, a parent training program and Motivational Interviewing, as well as other approaches used in the program to promote home safety, healthy relationships, health and parent-child interaction.
Requirements:
- Case Manager I certification required.
- Must demonstrate ability to work with children and families with multifaceted challenges and the ability to engage these families in a positive and strength based manner.
- Bilingual Preferred
- Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule is required.
- Must possess a valid Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record and use personal automobile to travel to counties outside Tulsa Metro.
Salary : $55,000