Family Preservation Specialist

Wellpoint Care Network • Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

At Wellpoint Care Network, our mission is to facilitate equity, learning, healing, and wellness by restoring the connections that help children and families thrive. Every person deserves the opportunity to reach their fullest potential. It’s part of human nature, and the promise of our country, that everyone be given a fair chance to be and do their best. Yet, many in our community live with unresolved childhood and generational trauma. That’s where we come in. We believe we can create a world where children and families have a clearer path to their fullest potential. Wellpoint Care Network has championed the restoration of families for nearly 175 years. Our next Family Preservation Specialist will use evidence-based assessments and services to improve family functioning for clients in Wellpoint Care Network’s In-home and ongoing Child Welfare programs. The Family Preservation Specialist consistently delivers high-quality direct services including support, guidance, visit coaching, mentoring, and education offered to parents who are receiving supervised family interaction sessions, parenting skill building interventions, basic home management, and life skills services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services/Social Work or related field required.
• Experience in child welfare settings and in-home work preferred.
• At least three years’ work experience in child welfare or social service setting.
• Ability to lift and carry young children and car seats.
• Proficient in the usage of computer software; demonstrate an understanding of computer file systems and computer software packages.
• Must be honest, dependable, and able to meet deadlines; Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Physical exam, drug screen, motor vehicle report, and background checks are required for this position.
• A valid Wisconsin Driver’s License or occupational driver’s license, reliable transportation and insurance is required.
• Personal vehicle must be available for daily use.
• Vehicle must be able to accommodate at least two children in car seats.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes assessment information to establish relevant, strengths-oriented family goals that are in line with primary goals of child safety and improved family functioning.
• Delivers high-quality direct services including support, guidance, visit coaching, mentoring, and education offered to parents.
• Facilitates families’ connections to necessary community services as additional needs arise.
• Provides updates on family progress to all relevant staffing or planning meetings.
• Facilitates ongoing conversations with parents to identify informal supports.
• Effectively advocates for the needs and interests of families.
• Maintains productive and respectful relationships with all team members.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with Case Management team regarding recommended changes to the Family Interaction Plan.
• Facilitates learning opportunities for parents to build skills to ensure safety over time.
• Demonstrates a solid understanding of the concepts of child safety and parental protective capacities.
• Provides accurate and professional documentation of family interaction sessions and one-on-one client meetings.
• Performs transportation/driving services for client/children who are participating in family interaction sessions.
• Participates in assigned meetings, events and learning as required.

Benefits

• Full time.
• Onsite / Hybrid work is available with reliable broadband connection.
• Moderate exposure to noise.
• Regular travel in personal vehicles is required with the ability to move intermittently throughout the workday.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree