What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Specialist position at Teaching Family Homes Of Upper Michigan?
Teaching Family Homes of Upper Michigan is accepting applications for a full time Families First Worker. Interested applicants would cover primarily Ontonagon, Houghton, Baraga, and Gogebic. Families First Workers provide intensive home-based family intervention, life skills education, and supportive services in order to preserve families, reduce the need for out of home placement, expedite the return of children to their families, and prevent the recurrence of abuse and neglect. Worker will carry a caseload of two (2) families. Families First Worker will be responsible for: Regular visits with the family in their home or community for a period of 28 days, and not more than 42 days; performing required assessments; writing and submitting service plans, safety plans and progress reports; providing concrete assistance and referrals based on the individual needs of each family. Works a flexible schedule (including non-traditional hours) based on families’ needs. Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services field, experience working with at risk children and families.
Requirements:
- Successful completion of Criminal Background Check(s), Central Registry Clearance, and Clean Driving Record.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays
- Access to a personal vehicle with liability insurance for work use at all times
- Ability to be away from home overnight as necessary for required training or job duties.
Demonstration of the following in the position:
- Organizational skills.
- Knowledge of child welfare policies and programs.
- Family and individual therapy philosophies, strategies and interventions.
- Non-judgmental, strength based, positive attitude toward families in crisis.
- Ability to work independently and as an effective team member.
- Knowledge of community services available for at-risk families and skills in the area of substance abuse and domestic violence.
- Sensitivity to and awareness of cultural, ethnic and socioeconomic differences.
- Therapeutic skills including safety assessment, safety planning and goal setting.
- Interpersonal skills necessary to interact with and engage a diverse group of high risk families.
Must have great driving record.
Be able to pass background checks.
Have Bachelor's degree in Human Services field.