FCSV Visitation Coach

Foster Care Supportive Visitation (FCSV) – Visit Coach

Under the general direction of the FCSV Supervisor provides direct services to the Foster Care Supportive Visitation children and families. Provide services in Huron, Lapeer, St. Clair, Sanilac, and Tuscola Counties.

Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, family ecology, consumer/community services, family studies, family and/or child development, guidance/school counseling, counseling psychology or criminal justice is a minimum requirement. A master's degree in social work is preferred.

Field experience working with children and families with multiple problems and the overall ability to relate to and engage with these families is paramount. Experience in and knowledge of brief, solution-focused therapy is preferred. An understanding of the DHHS Family Preservation philosophy and intervention strategies is essential. Demonstrate flexibility in work schedule; work a non-traditional, flexible schedule, including weekends and evenings.

Program Responsibilities

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the strength-based, solution-focused brief therapy model of treatment and the Nurturing Parenting curriculum (once trained).
2. Maintain a flexible schedule to accommodate the family's work and school schedule and be available for crisis intervention to families 7 days a week/24 hours per day if necessary.
3. Participation in all initial and ongoing training as provided by DHHS staff or trainers coordinated by DHHS. Mandatory attendance at Nurturing Parenting training before clients are assigned.
4. Work with FCSV Supervisor on protocols and procedures for receiving referrals in consultation with the local DHHS referring units, in consultation with the DHHS Family Preservation Program Office.
5. Provide services in the family's home, at DHHS or a location that is mutually agreed upon by DHHS, Spectrum staff and the family.
6. Work a flexible schedule that is dictated by the needs of the family (rather than an 8-5 schedule).
7. Provide FCSV Supervisor your availability to meet program needs (ability to work after 5 p.m. and on weekends and availability of on-call coverage) in order to fulfill and meet all availability requirements.
8. Participate in all scheduled meetings, case consultation, case reviews and ongoing training opportunities as necessary for contract compliance and as determined by the DHHS Family Preservation Program Office.
9. Work with FCSV Supervisor for program, contract and outcome compliance to meet quarterly Performance Outcome goals.
10. Work with FCSV Supervisor in assuring all case related files are up to date, accessible and complete.
11. Work with FCSV Supervisor on scheduling at least one home visit (at least once per year). Request supervisory support on home visits as needed.
12. Participate in weekly and/or bi-weekly, individual supervision with assigned FCSV Supervisor for the purpose of discussion of each assigned families, reviewing individual case progress and consultation on solution-focused casework plans and documentation. Participate in team meetings scheduled by FCSV supervisor.
13. Prepare for FCSV supervisory review and approval, by signature and date, all required service plans, progress and termination reports.
14. Provide cell phone numbers to assigned families (or another approved method of direct contact). Spectrum will use cell/mobile phones.
15. Provide service to the family for approximately 18 weeks.
16. Author a written termination report using the required form; with FCSV supervisory approval, submit this to the DHHS referring worker per contract time frames.
17. Per the contract, administer the required family satisfaction and referring caseworker questionnaires {developed by DHHS} upon termination of each case to determine satisfaction with FCSV services. Assure that a copy of the client satisfaction survey will be kept in each family case record. The worker satisfaction survey is to be given to the FCSV supervisor.
18. Participate in quality assurance activities as designed by the DHHS and/or Family Preservation Program Office.
19. Maintain a written record of services provided to each family {utilize forms developed by DHHS}.
20. Work with FCSV Supervisor to assure that Expected Contract Performance Outcomes are collected, met, documented and reported.