Family Intervention Specialist

Jewish Family Services of Delaware

SUMMARY:

Jewish Family Services of Delaware seeks a qualified individual for our school-based Family and School Interventionist (FSI) program. This individual will work with parents, teachers, and school administrators to help children at Carrcroft . As part of the state of Delaware's Early Intervention Program, FSIs help students in kindergarten through fifth grade build skills to effectively manage their own behavior and successfully transition into middle school.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists in strengthening client abilities to function, adapt to, and/or resolve environmental or personal situations or stresses
Assesses strengths and challenges of each student to design and negotiate a service plan
Assists students and family members and/or caregivers who may be in distress
Identifies special needs, problems, and/or high-risk client situations to strategize and coordinate services
Collaborates with colleagues to analyze and consolidate a comprehensive service strategy
Writes client advocacy letters and/or reports
Completes documentation at time of service to meet expected professional practice as well as accreditation standards per State contract
Maintains paperwork such as receipts for all expenses per State contract
Uses designated measurement tools to assess student progress and meet accreditation standards
Provides after-hours telephone coverage per State contract
Attends trainings to enhance skill level and maintain professional license, including in-services and staff development opportunities within the agency as well as professional training offered in the community
Notifies management for assistance when physical demands or environmental conditions might represent an increased risk for injury
Works with colleagues and supervisors to develop and implement an effective and inclusive summer program

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Problem solving, analytical, communication and crisis management skills

Specialized training in evidenced-based therapeutic intervention
Comfortable and familiar with a multicultural service population
Sensitivity to the service population's cultural differences and socioeconomic characteristics
Commitment to empowering clients to solve their own problems including stressing the value of a nurturing family environment and stressing individual's ability to grow and change
Ability to establish a respectful relationship with clients to help them gain skills and confidence
Ability to work collaboratively with other staff and outside agency professionals
Ability to maintain a helping role while setting appropriate limits

EDUCATION:

Master's or higher-level degree from an accredited school in an area of Mental Health, professional counseling or psychology
Familiarity with multicultural groups and various client populations
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
Computer skills
A valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance

LIVING JEWISH VALUES

Mission Dedication - Embody the mission and values of JFS in all work done on behalf of the agency.
Continued Education - Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending professional workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP AND ENGAGEMENT

Maintains and fosters strong relationships with new and existing community partners, stakeholders, and state agencies to ensure positive agency image, beneficial collaborations, continuous flow of referrals and community exposure to agency services.

Eligible for Paid time off, health benefits, 401K, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance

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