Family Intervention Specialist

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