Family Preservation Specialist

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.•Sparta Township, NJ

6h•$53,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Family Preservation Specialist is responsible for providing intensive, in-home crisis intervention, counseling, and skill-building for families with children at imminent risk of placement or in placement and in need of intensive services to support reunification using the New Jersey Family Preservation Services (FPS) Program Model. The NJ FPS model is designed to keep children safe, strengthen families, prevent out-of-home placement, and safely reunite children and their family. Family Preservation Specialists carry a caseload of no more than two (2) families at any given time, except during the last week prior to discharging one family, when staff may carry a third (3) case.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, or a related field.
At least 1 or more years of experience in providing services to families in crisis.
Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Familiarity with community resources.
Proficient in Office 365.
Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance required.

Nice To Haves

Licensure (e.g., LSW, LPC) is preferred.
Knowledge of an electronic health record (EHR) system is preferred.
Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Providing intensive, in-home crisis intervention, counseling, and skill-building for families with children at imminent risk of placement or in placement.
Supporting reunification using the New Jersey Family Preservation Services (FPS) Program Model.
Ensuring children are safe, strengthening families, preventing out-of-home placement, and safely reunifying children and their family.
Managing a caseload of no more than two (2) families at any given time, with a potential for a third case during the last week prior to discharging a family.