Family Support and Stabilization Clinician

Childrens Services Of Roxbury•Boston, MA

12d•$0 - $60,000

About The Position

Children’s Services of Roxbury (CSR) partners with the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to provide intensive, home-based Support and Stabilization Services to parents, caregivers, and children. The services aim to strengthen family functioning, enhance child safety and well-being, help families achieve identified goals, and maintain safe, stable, and nurturing home environments. The clinician provides individualized, family-centered support tailored to each family’s strengths and needs. Services may include parenting education and support, behavioral health and medical care coordination, community resource navigation, educational and vocational assistance, and advocacy related to legal matters. Clinicians typically conduct one to two home visits per week, depending on the referral and family needs, and provide ongoing assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, service coordination, and goal-focused support during the contract period. The role requires regular collaboration with DCF staff and other service providers to coordinate care and support successful outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field.
At least one year of experience providing case management, family support, counseling, or related services to children, adolescents, and families.
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of automobile insurance.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and occasional early-morning appointments, based on family needs.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and complete documentation within required timelines.
Successful completion of all state and federal background checks.
Ability to obtain and maintain applicable Social Work and/or Mental Health licensure as required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Bilingual language skills; bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Knowledge of child welfare, family systems, trauma-informed practice, and community resources.

Responsibilities

Conduct weekly home visits with assigned families, including evening hours as needed to accommodate family schedules.
Provide family-centered support, advocacy, resource coordination, and skill-building services.
Help families access community resources and healthcare, educational, vocational, and behavioral health services.
Respond as needed to family crises, hospitalizations, emergency meetings, school meetings, and other urgent situations.
Use strengths-based and culturally responsive approaches to support family stability and goal achievement.
Maintain accurate, timely, organized, confidential, and audit-ready case records in accordance with agency, contractual, and regulatory requirements.
Complete detailed case notes and home visit narratives in the Credible system following each client contact.
Document telephone calls, collateral contacts, and service-related activities in a timely manner.
Prepare and submit monthly reports and other required documentation by established deadlines.
Develop, implement, and monitor treatment plans through the Virtual Gateway system, aligning activities with goals identified by DCF and the family.
Complete progress reviews and treatment plan updates at required intervals.
Communicate and collaborate regularly with DCF social workers, service providers, schools, healthcare professionals, and other community partners.
Participate in DCF case conferences, team meetings, and multidisciplinary planning meetings.
Attend and actively participate in weekly supervision with the Program Director.
Represent Children’s Services of Roxbury professionally and maintain appropriate professional boundaries with families, colleagues, referral sources, and community partners.
Contribute to team culture through professionalism, flexibility, and collaboration.