Community Based Family Interventionist

THE LINCOLN CENTER FOR FAMILY AND YOUTH•City of Kingston, NY

7d•$55,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Family Intervention Specialist provides mobile, in-home family therapy, parenting-skills education, homemaking and home-organization and sanitation support, and supervised visitation. The position establishes a professional and supportive first contact for intake, conducts initial screenings, and provides ongoing support to families. It includes case management, family assessments, crisis intervention, community-resource linkage, and coordination with community agencies and other service providers. The role serves families at home and in community settings throughout Ulster County, New York.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a human service field, such as psychology, counseling, or social work.
Experience in a social service agency or child welfare.
Working knowledge of case management systems and planning techniques.
Knowledge of intake procedures.
Ability to be flexible and meet deadlines.
Ability to multitask.
Strong clinical and client relationship-building skills.
Ability to communicate clearly.
Strong working knowledge of Excel and Word.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to handle confidential files.
Attention to detail.
Reliable car necessary for travel to service sites.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Provide case management and link clients to community resources.
Collect basic client information to begin case files.
Enter documentation of direct and indirect services into the Electronic Health Record within five business days of service.
Conduct initial intake and needs-assessment interviews with clients.
Maintain accurate documentation of service objectives, outcomes, and other services in accordance with guidelines.
Participate in staff meetings and trainings.
Prepare related reports.
Maintain professional boundaries and adhere to professional ethics.
Assist families with sanitation and home organization.
Provide parenting-skills education using an evidence-based curriculum.
Conduct crisis intervention as needed.
Provide outreach and facilitate cooperation with community agencies, schools, county services, healthcare professionals, and community groups.
Attend required training and education related to the duties.
Help improve family functioning, including development of coping skills to manage crises.
Provide supervised visitation.
Conduct family risk, need, and goal reassessments.
Attend in-person and virtual phone-based meetings when requested by the Children & Youth Agency.
Provide family therapy.
Assess suitability for counseling services or referrals to other treatment centers.
Stay current on changes within the field.
Comply with company policies and procedures in the employee handbook.