What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Support Specialist position at One Family Illinois?
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### Description
are committed to keeping brothers and sisters in foster care together by
providing safe, stable, and loving homes. We do this by offering an
innovative approach to traditional foster care. Our model of care
provides a private, single-family home, access to a community center,
and support from professionally trained Foster Parents and staff. With
this, the children we serve benefit from the stability of remaining with
their siblings as well as the support of neighboring One Family Illinois
Foster Parents and the entire community.
Work for an impactful organization with a purpose
Corporate culture that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion
Hybrid/flexible work options to help balance work and life
PTO (paid time off in the form of personal days, sick time, vacation
days, and paid company holidays
Bonus Plan for Child Welfare Specialists
Employee Referral Bonuses
**Employee Well-Being Benefits**
Competitive Healthcare plans through BCBS for you and your dependents
(eligible the first of the following month after 30 of FT employment)
Vision/Dental/Life Insurance offerings
Flexible PTO
Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
403b Retirement Savings Plan (nonprofit version of 401K). Able to
contribute immediately upon full-time employment. In addition, the
organization will contribute 4% to your savings plan after 12 months of
full-time employment regardless if you are contributing.
Part of the federal student loan forgiveness program
Access to financial advisors and financial education tools
Tuition reimbursement options
Opportunities for further education as well as time to attend
trainings/workshops/etc. for personal/professional development
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help families adopt positive solutions to problems through the teaching
of skills and behavioral techniques accessing community resources and
support. Intervention is provided to improve youth and family social,
emotional, and behavioral well-being by using an accessible services
delivery system that is flexible, culturally competent and responsive to
the family. Family intervention is done primarily in the home, school,
and community setting as needed.
Responsibilities
Responsible for intervention and treatment process for families referred
for or seeking In Home Family Services.
Provides screening and assessments in order to identify family
protective and risk factors, challenges, strengths, and areas to address
in the service plan.
Provides services and support in conjunction of the service plan; with
constant review and adjustment as needed.
Maintains expected level of direct contact with families per program
requirements, and remains available to families 24/7, for crisis
intervention as needed.
Maintain complete, accurate, and current service reports on families
served including timely written case notes, treatment plans, family
assessments and court reports as required and/or requested by DCFS,
referral sources and One Family Illinois (OFI).
Conducts audits of client files at least quarterly.
Provides training and support groups on various topics, as needed, based
on community and client trends, requests from organizations, and
collaboration with other programs. Topics include, but are not limited
to, healthy relationships, self-esteem, bullying, financial literacy,
leadership, parenting, and more.
Develops and maintains effective working relationships with community
service providers and resources, such as medical staff and clinics,
public welfare ersonnel, lawyers, therapists, law enforcement staff,
school officials, neighbors, religious and youth organization
representatives, etc.; utilizing referral sources as necessary.
Coordinates effectively with families and community agencies for the
maximum utilization of available resources to address the service goals
of the cases assigned.
Prepares and submits reports and/or recommendations to the direct
supervision concerning case load status, budget requests, and changes in
service plans, and any unusual incidents that occur in the operation of
the program. Perform on-call duties as needed to carry out the
Responsibilities As Required.
Communicates problems and issues within the department to the In Home
Family Coordinator or Director.
Must be able to function independently and have flexibility, personal
integrity, and the ability to work effectively with children and
families, staff, and support agencies.
Completes all mandatory agency and job specific training.
Represents the agency in a professional manner to the p
Information, Please See
https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13401209
### Description
- WhyOne Family Illinois?**
are committed to keeping brothers and sisters in foster care together by
providing safe, stable, and loving homes. We do this by offering an
innovative approach to traditional foster care. Our model of care
provides a private, single-family home, access to a community center,
and support from professionally trained Foster Parents and staff. With
this, the children we serve benefit from the stability of remaining with
their siblings as well as the support of neighboring One Family Illinois
Foster Parents and the entire community.
Work for an impactful organization with a purpose
Corporate culture that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion
Hybrid/flexible work options to help balance work and life
PTO (paid time off in the form of personal days, sick time, vacation
days, and paid company holidays
Bonus Plan for Child Welfare Specialists
Employee Referral Bonuses
**Employee Well-Being Benefits**
Competitive Healthcare plans through BCBS for you and your dependents
(eligible the first of the following month after 30 of FT employment)
Vision/Dental/Life Insurance offerings
Flexible PTO
Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
403b Retirement Savings Plan (nonprofit version of 401K). Able to
contribute immediately upon full-time employment. In addition, the
organization will contribute 4% to your savings plan after 12 months of
full-time employment regardless if you are contributing.
Part of the federal student loan forgiveness program
Access to financial advisors and financial education tools
Tuition reimbursement options
Opportunities for further education as well as time to attend
trainings/workshops/etc. for personal/professional development
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- The Role:**Provides in-home intervention to children and their
help families adopt positive solutions to problems through the teaching
of skills and behavioral techniques accessing community resources and
support. Intervention is provided to improve youth and family social,
emotional, and behavioral well-being by using an accessible services
delivery system that is flexible, culturally competent and responsive to
the family. Family intervention is done primarily in the home, school,
and community setting as needed.
Responsibilities
Responsible for intervention and treatment process for families referred
for or seeking In Home Family Services.
Provides screening and assessments in order to identify family
protective and risk factors, challenges, strengths, and areas to address
in the service plan.
Provides services and support in conjunction of the service plan; with
constant review and adjustment as needed.
Maintains expected level of direct contact with families per program
requirements, and remains available to families 24/7, for crisis
intervention as needed.
Maintain complete, accurate, and current service reports on families
served including timely written case notes, treatment plans, family
assessments and court reports as required and/or requested by DCFS,
referral sources and One Family Illinois (OFI).
Conducts audits of client files at least quarterly.
Provides training and support groups on various topics, as needed, based
on community and client trends, requests from organizations, and
collaboration with other programs. Topics include, but are not limited
to, healthy relationships, self-esteem, bullying, financial literacy,
leadership, parenting, and more.
Develops and maintains effective working relationships with community
service providers and resources, such as medical staff and clinics,
public welfare ersonnel, lawyers, therapists, law enforcement staff,
school officials, neighbors, religious and youth organization
representatives, etc.; utilizing referral sources as necessary.
Coordinates effectively with families and community agencies for the
maximum utilization of available resources to address the service goals
of the cases assigned.
Prepares and submits reports and/or recommendations to the direct
supervision concerning case load status, budget requests, and changes in
service plans, and any unusual incidents that occur in the operation of
the program. Perform on-call duties as needed to carry out the
Responsibilities As Required.
Communicates problems and issues within the department to the In Home
Family Coordinator or Director.
Must be able to function independently and have flexibility, personal
integrity, and the ability to work effectively with children and
families, staff, and support agencies.
Completes all mandatory agency and job specific training.
Represents the agency in a professional manner to the p