Family-Centered Service Specialist

Make a Difference in a Child's Life - Become a Family Centered Services Specialist in Atlantic, IA! Starting Pay: $20.50-$23.50/hr Full-Time or Part-Time: Full-Time Shifts: Includes early mornings, evenings, weekends, and on-call hours

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Adheres to policies related to safety and boundaries with service recipients. Attends safety and abuse risk management training as assigned. Adheres to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising service recipients. Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations. Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements. Provides intervention services for IHFS Develops and maintains effective working relationships with families and with community service resources, including medical professionals, public welfare personnel, lawyers, therapists, law enforcement staff, school officials, neighbors, and religious and youth organization representatives utilizing referral sources as necessary. Provides screening and assessment to determine program eligibility and identifies areas to address in the service plan if applicable. Provides training and support in the development and utilization of functional skills to families with problems and individuals associated with the families. Assesses problems and provides care to youth and families; monitors individual and family progress in the attainment of predetermined goals providing regular review and update of service plans. May provide outreach and prevention services to include increasing community awareness, and offering informational and educational service programs to youth and families as required. Maintains appropriate level of direct contact with families per program requirements, and remains available to families 24/7, for crisis intervention as needed. Provides consumers, including school personnel and others working with children served by the program, training in the management of difficult behaviors. Promotes family self-determination by assisting family in identifying and accessing community services and resources. Educates families on the needs of good physical health, quality medical attention and preventive health care. Assists families in building on their spiritual and religious beliefs or practices as a source of strength to reach their goals. Promotes culture of professionalism through role modeling and respect. Meets with families and children at various locations; utilizes own vehicle to travel to work destinations and to transport youth as authorized. Completes administrative functions for IHFS Prepares and submits reports and recommendations concerning case load status, budget requests, changes in service plans, and any unusual incidents that occur in the operation of the program. Reports any critical incidents involving family members or staff according to standard reporting guidelines. Prepares proper documentation and service plans in a timely manner as defined by the program. Implements feedback from supervisor. Ensures compliance with all contractual, regulatory, program, and accrediting body standards. Notifies supervisor of change in professional status or standing that may affect job status or program compliance including driving record, driver's license suspension, vehicle insurance cancellation, and missed mandatory training. May be trained to become a certified Common Sense Parenting Instructor and as a certified instructor may be asked to conduct Common Sense Parenting (CSP) Courses at designated locations as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Solid understanding of the philosophy and function of public assistance and social services systems. Knowledge of recognized interventions such as risk assessment and crisis intervention in order to address identified service needs. Knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to youth care and the ability to learn, apply, and explain complex regulations and policies governing child welfare processes and services. Ability to function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with youth, staff, and support agencies. Knowledge of community resources and service providers available in the geographical area; knowledge of the functions and services of the community organizations and related human services. Ability to communicate with individuals at all levels in the organization and with external business contacts in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality. Computer skills in Microsoft Office. Knowledge of Boys Town model and fidelity of care.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field and 1 year of experience working with children and families required OR in rural counties in Nebraska and Iowa an Associate degree and 2 years of experience working with children and families can be considered. Louisiana: Additional education or experience may be required due to state or contractual requirements. Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record required. Pass an annual Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) check required. Ability to provide own transportation (mileage reimbursed) to complete travel requirements of the job required. #J-18808-Ljbffr Boys Town