ICPC Family Support Specialist (FSS)

TITLE:

ICPC Family Support Specialist (FSS)

FUNCTION:

The staff works with, and monitors ICPC foster and adoptive families that are in active status in Region 7

LOCATION:

Region 7; Home-Based and Field Assignments (flexible schedule) SUPERVISOR: ICPC Coordinator

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree required in a human services field from an accredited college or university. One year of experience working with individuals and families that have active cases with Department of Family and Protective Services preferred; ability to be clear headed and decisive based on the scope of the position; skilled in approaching care/services from a strengths-based perspective; impeccable writing skills; detailed and organized; positive client interaction

SALARY:

Negotiable based on experience; part time and full-time positions available

GENERAL DUTIES:

Exceptional knowledge of DFPS Procedures and HHSC-CCR minimum standards Innovative and creative approaches to service delivery Participate in kinship care specialized Pre-Service and Annual training Work effectively with the foster and adoption team Maintain required annual employee training and documentation Other duties as assigned by Program manager and/or FAD Director

ICPC FSS DUTIES:

Monitor Foster and Adoptive Home for safety and compliance Record all information for home and child files in the agency’s database system on a weekly basis. Complete initial placement of children and youth Monitor children’s progress placed in the foster and adoptive home Ensure appropriate STAR Health service coordination and appointment set up for needed assessments such as the CANS 3.0. Manage a caseload of 25 to 30 cases (a combination of homes and children) Schedule and conduct Treatment/Service Plan Meetings including Aftercare Service Plan in coordination with CPS and other team members. Complete required monthly, quarterly, and annual documentation Connect family to social work department for community resource connection and other supports Families receive personalized services based on their unique need Provide aftercare case management services to include monitoring, support, and community resource referrals Assist with crisis situations as part of the Crisis Intervention Rotation Schedule #J-18808-Ljbffr ICES: Data, Discovery, Better Health