Family Support Specialist

Family Support SpecialistNorth Salem - Salem, OR 97301OverviewSalary Range $21.47 - $30.05 Hourly Position Type Full Time Travel Percentage Up to 50% Category Nonprofit - Social ServicesAbout OptionsOptions Counseling and Family Services, founded in 1991 in Florence, Oregon, has since expanded to serve fourteen counties in western Oregon. Headquartered in Eugene, we provide quality mental health and family preservation services to diverse communities. Committed to supporting health, safety, and empowerment.Description/QualificationsGeneral Description:Provides variable hours of "hand-on" in-home demonstration, teaching and support to achieve behavioral changes in families where child safety issues are present. Families served include those in which there are safety risks in the families homes and/or children who are at risk of out of home placement. Families will primarily be referred by ODHS self-sufficiency case managers. The Provider will assess the family's needs and co-create a family plan of action and collaborate with other ODHS providers and community agencies. Ability to travel to families' homes and communities required.Schedule/Hours:This position is anticipated to be full-time (40 hours/week). However, some weeks may have fewer scheduled hours. The actual hours worked may vary daily depending on the needs of the referring agency or individual client families. Some overtime may be required and approved by your supervisor in response to client needs, referrals, or other factors.Minimum Qualifications:Must meet the criteria of a Qualified Mental Health Associate (learn more on MHACBOs website). At least two years of experience with in-home budgeting, housekeeping, nutrition and household management, appropriate physical care of children, parenting skills and techniques, basic knowledge of child development and working with disadvantaged individuals and families in the provision of services. Experience may be substituted for education. Must be computer proficient in a Microsoft Windows environment and willing to learn to provide client services using remote video technology (e.g. Zoom). Must have respectful, open, accepting attitude toward clients and their families.Must pass a ODHS background check and/or fingerprinting. Must have a valid Oregon drivers license, reliable transportation, and auto insurancePreferred Qualifications:Bachelors Degree of Science in social work, psychology, or counseling. Knowledge of dynamics of high-risk families including sexual abuse, substance use, and domestic violence.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:75% - Direct ServiceProvide practical in-home training and intervention in parent and family functioningMake multiple contacts with family and its support system in a variety of settingsProvide face-to-face implementation of specific service plan components to each familyAssist family in developing interventions and establishing accountability for inappropriate behaviorsProvide instruction and assistance to parents on supervision of youth, with a focus on safety and well-beingIdentify family and individual strengths to help resolve the child safety and attachment concernsConnect family with informal and formal support systems, including contacting and accessing resourcesProvide and supervise appropriate in-home and/or community recreational opportunities for youthTeach and model appropriate play, attachment & behavior management techniquesWork with mentally ill, emotionally ill and developmentally delayed individuals and familiesWork with disadvantaged individuals and families in provision of servicesWork effectively with angry and hostile clientsCreate a local steering committee with public and private partners; conduct regular meetingsIdentify families with drug and alcohol dependence, physically and sexually abused children, domestic violence and other child safety concernsEmpathize with and motivate clients to enhance child safety and attachmentMaintain client confidentiality25% - DocumentationAttend and participate in regular clinical supervision and team meetings, as directedMaintain accurate and current client records, including weekly progress notes within the electronic client record (ECR), and sign documents to meet federal and state regulatory requirements and/or agency standards.Learn and work within specific agency operations, policies and procedures affecting assigned workProvide relevant and up-to-date reports of families progress and challengesCommunicate effectively orally and in writing, respond to questions, gather and exchange information with referring agency and community resourcesPerform assigned tasks quickly and accurately from written and oral instructionsMaintain effective working relationships with professional service staffReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Working Conditions:May be required to work afternoon, evening, and/or weekend hoursWill travel locally and transport clients with own vehicle. Must be insured with liability insuranceExtended periods of time sitting at workstation updating client records, phone work, and client sessionsAbility to stand, work, and drive throughout the dayMobility and dexterity sufficient to assist clients and handle required job-related functions and move about the facilityAbility to cope with clients who may use challenging or offensive language with potential for escalation to physical aggression* Positions that require driving clients must maintain vehicle insurance as required by law, with a minimum of $100,000/$300,000/$100,000 personal auto liability coverage (proof of insurance will be required).**Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable applicants with disabilities to perform the essential functions.