Family Enhancement Worker

Kaleidoscope•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The Family Enhancement Worker provides short-term supportive assistance alongside the case managers in carrying out the delivery of program services to families.

Requirements

Minimum Degree Required: High School Diploma
Minimum Years of Experience: 1 year of social service or related field experience
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication and time management skills.
Full time use of minimally insured, operating automobile and valid driver's license, as needed.

Nice To Haves

Degree Preferred: Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Responsibilities

Conduct collateral contacts with client by telephone or in person to assess needs.
Responsible for updating the worker and supervisor of the assigned case regarding contact made with family.
Provide clients with community-based resource information, as needed.
Provide casework assistance to case managers as directed by director or supervisors that include obtaining documentation i.e., consent for release of information forms.
Demonstrates a knowledge and acceptance of Agency policies and procedures and the policies and procedures of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) including procedures related to confidentiality.
Provide transportation for clients to various appointments such as doctor, WIC, school, etc.
Provide assistance to the client to enhance accessibility to service delivery such as household/grocery budgeting, assistance with shopping for/with the client, assist client with maintaining/cleaning the home, provide medical education if needed, assist with client with weekly planning, etc.
Participate in supervision between the intact specialist and supervisor, when requested, to discuss case dynamics.
Assist with administrative duties such as copies, filing, etc.
Performs other duties as assigned by program director and team supervisors.
Meet weekly with intact director for supervision.
Supports the agency's mission, vision and values.
Strives to demonstrate the following core principles to promote the best outcomes for children and families: Lead by empathy and nonjudgement Practice Self-Awareness Name power imbalances and structural limitations Center youth and caregiver voice and choice Demonstrate flexibility and resourcefulness Balance healthy boundaries with authentic relationships Connect with what drives us Prioritize self-care Commit to critical thinking and curiosity Celebrate strengths and successes
Demonstrates sensitivity to cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of children and families impacted by abuse and neglect.
Establishes and maintains appropriate professional boundaries.
Understands and abides by agency's policies and procedures.
Effectively utilizes supervision and provides supervisor with critical information.
Adheres to assigned schedule and notifies supervisor of changes for approval.
Utilizes Microsoft Outlook Calendar to accurately reflect planned daily schedule and changes.