Family Intervention Specialist

Saint Francis Ministries•Bloomington, IN

12h

About The Position

BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The Specialist works to accomplish the mission of the FCT program by providing the treatment plan, therapy, resources, and interventions necessary to create a strong family environment that will provide for the needs of the child and families served.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (required) in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field as determined by DHS and at least one year experience working with other families.
At least one year of experience working with children and families.
At least two years of office experience.
Must be 21 years of age.
Complete an Indiana State Police Criminal Background Check, Indiana Child Maltreatment Central Registry Check and as applicable, an FBI and Central Registry check of other states they have resided.
FBI Fingerprint check if relocated to Indiana in the last five years.
Must have a valid drivers license, acceptable driving record and reliable transportation.
Lifting requirements of 30-50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree (preferred) in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field as determined by DCS.

Responsibilities

Enroll in Wheels of Change © at time of hire completing the first 4 units within 7 business days of hire. The first 4 units must be completed prior to serving clients. Training for each phase of training must be completed prior to providing services required in each phase.
Receive additional training and support for continued education regarding high acuity cases.
Complete all requirements to be certified in the FCT model within 9 months of the start date.
Actively participate in weekly team supervision, according to FCT fidelity, in order to staff cases effectively and create a high level of individual and team accountability.
Utilize Grand Rounds and additional levels of case staffing to solution high acuity cases together internally and on a treatment team.
Utilize the FCT model to provide Intensive In-Home services, adhering to and ensuring fidelity to the FCT model.
Conducts family and individual FCT sessions, as clinically appropriate, in clients’ own homes and other settings when convenient for the family, spending a minimum of 4 hours per week and 2-3 weekly contacts with clients in compliance with expected FCT dosage.
Increases dosage with individuals and families as needed, based on their need.
Focus on consistently enhancing Joining and engagement skills, using data on FCT engagement, successful discharges, and Phase 1 progression as a guide.
Provides services unique to each family that promotes the achievement of safety, permanency, and well-being for the children, including evidence-based and trauma-informed in-home services.
Conducts initial and on-going assessments that are strengths based and individualized to be incorporated in treatment plans.
Guide families through Phase 1 within 5 weeks of services beginning and complete all joining assessments as outlined in the FCT model.
Attend additional training, support opportunities and/or coaching sessions when experiencing any challenges with FCT required skills and to prevent or respond to any drift from the model that may occur after FCT certification.
Complete all documentation in a timely manner, including strict adherence to the timeline for FCT fidelity documents, family plan and completing progress notes within a 48-hour timeframe (2-days, not business days).
Provide youth and families with necessary transportation and help them plan for long term transportation needs.
Assist family with access to psychiatric services, therapy and medication management when needed.
Process referrals with families to meet any needs identified through treatment.
Help families develop a support network in the natural environment.
Deliver FCT endorsed interventions designed to develop skills in both parents and children to address their area of family functioning.
Promote and advocate for the youth and family in the school setting while empowering parents to advocate for their children’s educational needs.
Attend child/youth case related meetings and initiate and maintain healthy, positive professional relationships with community partners and treatment team members, always providing high-quality customer service and service delivery.
Attend court, prepare youth and families for court, complete any court-related documentation (Family plan updates, court report, any data requested, etc.) and communicate with the case manager and court staff, when necessary, in consultation with the family and DCS.
Include the family in individualized treatment plans that are updated monthly at a minimum, to reflect the goals of the family and child and focus on empowerment and increasing parent accountability.
Implement Saint Francis Ministries policies and follow directives as required. Follows and adheres to all pertinent Saint Francis Ministries Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), rules, personnel policies and procedures; related accreditation and licensure standards; and federal, state and local rules, statutes, regulations, and contractual terms. Ensures clients’ rights are protected.
Report unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical and safety channels as outlined in SFM trainings.
Ensure clients’ rights are protected.
Follow all safety procedures as outlined in SFM training.
Additional job duties as needed for program health and client care