Family Centered Treatment Specialist

Saint Francis Ministries•Emporia, KS

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Family Centered Treatment Specialist provides intensive, in-home prevention and treatment services to families to help keep families together and develop skills and solutions that reduce risks. The role provides treatment plans, therapy, resources, and interventions to strengthen family environments and meet the needs of children and families. Specialists carry a caseload of no more than five families, spending an average of four hours per week with each family and completing at least two weekly contacts. The position includes travel to Coffey, Anderson, Woodson, and Allen counties, with the option to work from a home-based office when not meeting with families. New hires enroll in Wheels of Change and complete a self-guided online training course, working toward Family Centered Treatment certification within one year of their start date. Certification includes videotaped demonstrations of competencies. Specialists participate in weekly team supervision and case review, maintain program fidelity documentation and assessments, provide crisis intervention, coordinate with agencies and community partners, and prepare court reports or attend court when needed. The role requires independent work as well as collaboration and openness to feedback.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social or family services, such as Social Work, Psychology, or Sociology.
At least one year of experience working with children and families.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
If licensed, must be in good standing with the Kansas BSRB.
Must pass a drug screen, MVR check, KBI check, Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry Clearance Check, Adult Registry check, and FBI Fingerprint Check.
Must have a valid driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and reliable transportation.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
Mandated Reporter knowledge and ability to monitor safety and address safety concerns.
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 and use a culturally competent model.
Flexibility to adapt to changing situations and ability to work evenings and weekends if needed by a family.
Ability to solve problems and make independent judgments while seeking assistance when necessary.
Ability to work effectively alone and with others, self-motivation, and willingness to receive feedback.
Understanding and practice of Universal Precautions.
Ability to travel and provide in-home services.

Responsibilities

Provide treatment plans, therapy, resources, and interventions to support strong family environments and meet the needs of children and families.
Provide in-home family treatment in accordance with the Family Centered Treatment model and maintain fidelity to the model.
Maintain a caseload of no more than five families, averaging four hours per week and a minimum of two contacts weekly per family.
Enroll in Wheels of Change and complete Family Centered Treatment certification within one year of the start date.
Attend and participate in weekly team supervision meetings, including case reviews and feedback.
Complete and maintain program fidelity documents, reports, and assessments in a timely manner using FCT language.
Provide interventions to families in crisis situations.
Prioritize cases for multiple clients.
Serve as a liaison with DCF, courts, schools, other providers, and the community.
Prepare court reports and attend court when needed.
Travel to families' homes and provide in-home services in the assigned and adjacent counties.