Community Support Specialist
About The Position
As a Community Support Case Manager, you will work in a team environment with families who are either in jeopardy of having their children or youth removed from the home or have already been removed all through the utilization of trauma informed care models and evidence-based practices. To prevent removal, you will meet with the family in their home and the community to address child welfare concerns such as housing, abuse, neglect, and other such barriers. For separated families, provide and engage in parenting skills training, education to increase a family’s bond, and in-the-moment re-direction and parent coaching in order to promote a safe and successful reunification. You will educate families on life skills, parenting, and the effects of trauma. This position acts as an advocate and support for the families, setting goals, documenting progress, reporting any concerns of alleged abuse/neglect, testifying in court as needed, and providing transportation if required by the referral. You will meet with your supervisor regularly for your professional growth.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a human service field such as Counseling, Social Work, Counseling, Special Education, Human Services, etc.
- Valid Driver's License with clean driving record and current auto insurance
- Satisfactory results of fingerprinting and background checks
Nice To Haves
- Six (6) months relevant experience
- Knowledge of local agencies and other community resources that may serve youth, families, and foster care services
Responsibilities
- Meet with families in their home and the community to address child welfare concerns such as housing, abuse, neglect, and other such barriers.
- Provide and engage in parenting skills training, education to increase a family’s bond, and in-the-moment re-direction and parent coaching in order to promote a safe and successful reunification.
- Educate families on life skills, parenting, and the effects of trauma.
- Act as an advocate and support for the families, setting goals, documenting progress, reporting any concerns of alleged abuse/neglect, testifying in court as needed, and providing transportation if required by the referral.
- Meet with your supervisor regularly for your professional growth.
Benefits
- Competitive pay starting at $20.75/hour
- Full time schedule: daytime, evenings, and weekends.
- Opportunity to earn additional $1/hour for surpassing base client services goal
- Additional earning potential of up to $7,500/annually for on-call hours worked (max 15 days/month)
- Flexible hours and work environment
- Trained in TBRI and Motivational Interviewing evidence-based practices
- Paid vacation days increasing with tenure
- Separate sick leave that rolls over annually
- up to 10 Paid holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision benefit plan options
- DailyPay- Access to your daily earnings before payday
- Training, Development and Continuing Education Credits for licensure requirements
- 401K
- Free licensure supervision
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance program
- Perks @Clarvida - national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
- Mileage reimbursement
- Cellphone stipend
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
