Family Preservation Supervisor - Social Services

Choices Careers•Monroe, LA

1d•$52,000 - $54,000

About The Position

Our Intercept program serves a broad population of youth, including those involved with multiple child-serving systems and those at high risk of removal from their families. The program specializes in diverting youth from out of home placements by helping their families safely maintain youth in their home environment. This position is responsible for providing intensive home-based therapy to families. The Intercept Supervisor is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of 4-5 Intercept Specialists. The Intercept Supervisor assures care is delivered in a manner consistent with strength-based, family-centered, and culturally competent values, offers consultation and education to all providers regarding the values of the model, monitors progress toward treatment goals, and assures that all necessary data for evaluation is gathered and recorded.

Requirements

Minimum of a Master’s degree in social work or related human service field is required.
Two years of experience partnering with youth and/or families within the context of social services or education required.
One year of experience in clinical counseling or case management is required.
Strong knowledge of and genuine respect for youth and adults with behavioral health issues and a firm commitment to empowering their families.
Strong communication and writing skills.
Highly organized and detail oriented.
Must possess a valid driver’s license in state of residence, reliable automobile, and auto insurance
Demonstrated ability to: Work effectively with internal and external individuals, including other professionals in the community.
Work effectively as a member of a team.
Effectively communicate to various internal and external audiences in both person and through various electronic media.
Manage time and work effectively with minimal supervision.
Effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience working with an evidenced based practice model is preferred.
Bilingual skills (especially Spanish) a plus.

Responsibilities

The Intercept Supervisor oversees a team of 4-5 Intercept Specialists.
Ensures that Intercept Specialists manage their caseload within the financial parameters of the case rate or other established financial protocol.
Directs staff in proper clinical record keeping, service authorizing, and writing care plans.
Presents staff with clinical best practices and current treatment innovations.
Facilitates a weekly staff training meeting and other training retreats and assists with any reviews from outside stakeholders.
Collects the completion of all staff “Successes” reports for preparation of outcome reports for reporting to payers.
Manages case enrollments, assignments, transfers, and disenrollments.
Willingly completes other duties as assigned to advance the mission of Choices.