Family Centered Treatment Specialist / Social Worker

Saint Francis Ministries•Liberal, KS

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Saint Francis Ministries is seeking a Family Centered Treatment Specialist or Therapist to provide intensive prevention services to families in their homes. This role focuses on keeping families together by helping them develop solutions and skills to reduce risks. New hires will undergo online training and work towards FCT Certification from the FCT Foundation. The position offers the opportunity to acquire new skills and certifications for a fulfilling career while supporting healthy families. Employees can work from home when not in sessions with families, managing a caseload of no more than 5 families. The role requires the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to be open to constructive feedback.

Requirements

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred for daily communication with Spanish-speaking clients and community members.
Bachelor’s degree in social or family services, e.g., Social Work, Psychology, and Sociology.
If licensed, in good standing with Kansas BSRB.
At least one year of experience working with children and families.
Must be 21 years of age.
Must pass a drug screen, MVR, KBI, Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry Clearance Check and an Adult Registry check.
FBI Fingerprint Check
Lifting requirements of 50 lbs.
Must have a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record and reliable transportation.
Mandated Reporter, ability to monitor safety and address safety concerns.
Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
Understanding of child and adolescent development and family systems.
Ability to collaborate with families, friends and other agencies.
Ability to work with all cultures, use culturally competent model.
Flexible to changing situations, ability to work evenings and weekend if needed by the family.
Able to solve problems and make independent judgments to effect change, but also able and willing to seek assistance when necessary.
Works alone effectively, self-motivated, works effectively with others and ability to receive feedback.
Understands and practices Universal Precautions.
Ability to travel and provide in-home services.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred for daily communication with Spanish-speaking clients and community members.

Responsibilities

Assigned caseloads are limited to 5 families, spending an average of 4 hours per week with a minimum of 2 weekly contacts.
Enroll in Wheels of Change and complete FCT certification within 1 year of start date.
Attends and participates in weekly team supervision meetings where cases are reviewed, and feedback is provided.
Complete and maintain all program fidelity documents, reports, and assessments in a timely manner reflecting the FCT language.
Provides intervention to families in crisis situations.
Provides FCT in-home family treatment, adhering to and ensuring fidelity to the FCT model.
Ability to prioritize cases for multiple clients.
Serves as liaison with DCF, courts, schools, other providers, and community.
Complete and maintain all program fidelity documents in a timely manner.
Completes reports for court and attends when needed.