Family Preservation Specialist Level 2-FT (68300)

VARIETY CARE INC • Hobbs, NM

11d • $21 - $22

About The Position

Are you passionate about strengthening families and helping them stay together? Do you believe every child deserves to thrive in a safe and supportive home? If so, NorthCare is looking for an Advanced Family Preservation Specialist to lead the charge in transforming lives within our community. Some Key Duties: Deliver culturally sensitive, in-home services designed to reunify families or keep children safely at home. Provide expert-level coaching in communication, parenting, and problem-solving to empower families. Be a compassionate advocate for families, connecting them to schools, community resources, and agencies. Conduct thorough assessments, develop personalized intervention plans, and ensure timely documentation. Lead family team meetings, collaborate with DHS and community partners, and provide support that truly matters. Utilize the SafeCare Model to teach practical skills for health, safety, and planned activities, earning and maintaining your National SafeCare Home Visitor certification.

Requirements

• Level II: Position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related human services field and one year of experience in a related practice setting.
• This position provides community-based services. A community setting is defined as any non-designated NorthCare Office. Community-based staff may be expected to provide services in a multitude of community settings, including but not limited to, a client’s home, in the community at a local venue or agency, outside in a confidential space, via telehealth or in the office.
• Staff who are considered community based may have limited access to onsite supervision and are expected to use critical thinking skills to ensure appropriate staffing of situations as they present.
• Staff who are community based are expected to travel to and from appointments and are required to have “business purposes” added to their auto insurance. Community based staff should have access to an internet hotspot to access technology while in the field. They are eligible for a phone and hotspot stipend.
• Community-based staff are considered essential workers and may be expected to work holidays/weekends/or during closures if required by their program.
• This position requires a high degree of flexibility and efficiency.
• Must display proficiency in the MS Word processing software and intermediate general computer skills.
• Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate verbally with English-speaking patients.
• Employee must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to move about facilities freely.
• Casual professional dress is required with adherence to dress code requirements.
• Due to nature of contract, candidates & employees must report to NorthCare any current or prior confirmed record of child abuse as an adult. Any such confirmed record must be reviewed by the NorthCare Executive Team for hiring approval or, for current employees, continued employment with NorthCare.
• Must have access to reliable transportation.
• In state travel is required.
• Must possess and provide verification of valid driver’s license during employment with NorthCare.
• Must maintain and provide verification of current automobile liability insurance including uninsured motorist coverage.
• Must always carry a cell phone, respond to all work-related calls within 60 minutes of receiving a voice mail message, and read and respond to emails daily.
• Must possess and maintain CPR, First Aid and Therapeutic Options certifications; or obtain within 30 days of employment with NorthCare.
• Must have and/or complete all NorthCare Training within 30 days of employment.
• Must have TB test within 12 months prior to employment with NorthCare or obtain within 30 days of employment with NorthCare.
• Every NorthCare employee is responsibility for adhering to any and all laws, professional standards and ethical codes that apply to his/her job responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver culturally sensitive, in-home services designed to reunify families or keep children safely at home.
• Provide expert-level coaching in communication, parenting, and problem-solving to empower families.
• Be a compassionate advocate for families, connecting them to schools, community resources, and agencies.
• Conduct thorough assessments, develop personalized intervention plans, and ensure timely documentation.
• Lead family team meetings, collaborate with DHS and community partners, and provide support that truly matters.
• Utilize the SafeCare Model to teach practical skills for health, safety, and planned activities, earning and maintaining your National SafeCare Home Visitor certification.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off to include PTO and Annual FLOAT leave
• Retirement 403(b) with employer contribution (no employee match required)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and trainings
• Medical, dental and vision insurance options including VarietyCare Advantage rates/discounts and ZERO Card benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care Expenses
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Urban Sitter
• Holiday saving club
• Verizon Cellular plan discount
• Gym Membership Discounts (YMCA, Planet Fitness, Crunch Fitness
• Cell Phone Stipend
• Mileage Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level