Case Manager- Family Development Safe Care

Family Development Specialist (SafeCare)

Job Title: Family Development Specialist (SafeCare)

Reports To:
Team Leader

Hours: 37.5 hours/week

FLSA Status:
Non-exempt Full-time

Location: Scranton PA

Outreach Culture and Benefits:

Outreachs mission statement states With respect for the individual and with the highest professional standards Outreach Center for Community Resources offers a variety of programs that promote family stability and economic self-sufficiency.. We strive to embody this mission in our employment as well. At Outreach you will find an environmentwhere you are family and family comes first.

To help achieve this goal we proudly offer the following benefitsto eligibleemployees;

• medical dental and vision insurance
• short term and long-term disability
• life insurance
• generous PTO
• a 401k plan
• personal and bereavement leave time
• flexible work arrangements
  

Outreachs Mission and Values:

• Staff at Outreach are expected to adhere to and embrace Outreachs mission and values. Our mission as stated above is promoting family stability and economic self-sufficiency for our participants.
• Our Values drive how we approach our mission. These include:
• Respect for the individual
• Upholding the highest professional standards
• Belief that Relationships Connections and Belonging matter
• Providing hope for the future

As an Outreach Team Member we expect that all staff have the shared responsibility to tell our story and share our impact with key stakeholders (funders board members volunteers governing bodies community partners) always connecting the programs we deliver with the outcomes and impact we report.

Summary:

Member of Outreach program with primary responsibility in SafeCare Program community-based education and related support services. Provide home visitation/education to up to twelve participating families as well as participate in the planning and implementation of weekly play & learn group activities and scheduled Parent Cafes.

Duties:

• Provides weekly home visits lasting 60-90 minutes to families with children ages 0-5 who are at risk for or have been reported for child neglect or physical abuse.
• Provides support using the evidence-based Safe Care curriculum to improve parents skills in three areas: 1) parent-infant/child interaction skills 2) health care skills and 3) home safety
• Assists with the planning and implementation of weekly play & learn groups as well as Parent Cafes.
• Maintains related files/record keeping; enters data into Outreach and funder data collection systems.
• Participates in quarterly in-person all-staff meetings monthly in-person team meetings and required reflective supervision meetings.
• Collaborates with community partners and human service agencies to link families to resources. Provides participants with referrals to schools early intervention programs Scranton Counseling Center etc. as needed
• Participates in team process focused on best practices to serve participating families the community and Outreach
• Reliable transportation mandatory current drivers license insurance and registration required
• Completion of required training including motivational interviewing domestic violence trauma-informed practices home visitor safety child abuse recognition and reporting CPR and first aid.
• Daily in-person office attendance is required
• Some evening and weekend hours required
• Performs other duties as assigned
  

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

Bachelors degree (BA/BS) in social work human development psychology neuroscience early childhood education or similar from a four-year college or university. Familiarity with at-risk populations and openness to working with diverse cultures/families with economic challenges addictions child welfare involvement Intellectual disabilities and mental health issues is a must. Ability to teach relevant programming using the SafeCare Curriculum participants homes as assigned. Good understanding of family dynamics child development and psychology. Mandatory training/certification required.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully an individual should have good computer literacy skills data entry outcomes tracking and word processing software. Proficiency with MS Office and Excel is preferred.

Work Environment:

The noise level in the open office environment is usually moderate. Home environments where services are rendered can be unpredictable and subject to constant change.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand walk sit on the floor stoop kneel crouch or crawl as well as talk and hear clearly - as all may be necessary for instructing educational activities within a home environment. These components may be needed during home visits with parent/child group activities toddler playgroup etc. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds while transporting materials etc.

**Outreach is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Required Experience:

Manager