Family Preservation Specialist
About The Position
The Family Preservation Specialist carries a dedicated caseload and provides in-home services to help improve relationships between parents and their children. Services include training addressing parental behaviors related to home safety and cleanliness, children’s medical care, and parent-child interactions. The specialist assesses clients’ needs, develops and coordinates individualized care plans, supports families in accessing resources, monitors progress, maintains documentation, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams. The position also requires compliance with applicable laws and standards and participation in continuing education and required training.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Experience in mental health, criminal justice, or community-based social services.
- Valid driver license and satisfactory driving record.
- SafeCare Certification.
- ODMHSAS Case Manager I Certification, to be completed within 60 days of eligibility.
- ODMHSAS Case Manager II Certification, to be completed within 60 days of eligibility.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and unexpected situations.
- Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with clients, families, caregivers, colleagues, and community partners.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision and produce timely, accurate, meaningful results.
- Ability to cooperate effectively in multidisciplinary teamwork and contribute positively to group dynamics.
- Ability to use critical thinking to assess information, evaluate resources, consider multiple perspectives, and make informed decisions.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities while adapting to changing priorities.
- Ability to initiate and prioritize work, manage time independently, and deliver client care with minimal direct oversight.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients’ physical, psychological, social, and environmental needs.
- Train and educate clients about parenting and life skills.
- Develop individualized care plans with clients, families, and other stakeholders to address clients’ needs and goals and support community connection through tailored support and skill-building activities.
- Coordinate and monitor service delivery to ensure timely and appropriate care.
- Advocate for clients’ rights and help them access necessary resources and services.
- Provide emotional and practical support to clients and their families.
- Evaluate clients’ progress regularly and adjust care plans as needed.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation of clients’ care, progress, and outcomes.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration among multidisciplinary teams, including healthcare providers, social workers, and therapists.
- Participate in case conferences, team meetings, and other collaborative activities to support coordinated care.
- Educate clients and families about available services and resources and help them make informed decisions.
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and standards of practice.
- Participate in continuing education, training, and professional development; complete certification renewals and assigned trainings by their deadlines.
- Travel to locations outside the primary office using an agency or personal automobile.
Benefits
- Premium medical, dental, and vision benefits, with zero-cost options.
- Retirement savings program with up to 6% employer match.
- Life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability benefits.
- Employee assistance programs.
- Student loan repayment programs.
- Up to 34 paid days off in the first year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
