Family Time Worker

Weld County Government•Greeley, CO

3d•$32 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

Weld County Department of Human Services (WCDHS) visitation services are designed to actively monitor, assess, and assist in the overall adult/child interactions between parent/relative/caregiver and child(ren) with the intent to improve the quality of the relationship and to expedite and/or maintain the reunification of a family. The Family Time Worker I will intervene in the structure of the parent/child relationship by using several evidence-based interventions to provide parents with the tools to care for their children safely and effectively. Primary office location is in Greeley but includes some travel throughout Weld County. Reliable and predictable attendance within designated scheduled hours. Appointments with clients may be held at the Family Time Center, in the family home or in a neutral community location. This position is in-person and is not eligible for consistent telework arrangements. This position is 40 hours per week. Days and hours will be determined based on business needs. Work may involve time away from a standard office environment, which may consist of driving to and from appointments at the client's home and in transporting children. Work may occur in client's homes, which could be considered a hostile or unsanitary environment. After hours and on call work situations may occur on occasion to provide support to families that need services outside of normal business hours. Ideal candidate traits: 1. Enjoy working closely with children and families. 2. Possess strong inter-personal skills and value team collaboration with other staff and clients. 3. Have the ability to gracefully prioritize competing workload obligations. 4. Have confidence in their ability to resolve conflict and problem solve in a fast-paced environment. 5. Self-starter. 6. Strong independent skills Schedule: Sunday 8AM - 5PM Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10AM - 7PM

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED and six months experience working in a public or private social services agency (may include internship).
Candidate must be willing to work evenings and weekends to accommodate families.
Candidate must possess ability to keyboard at 40 words per minute.
Candidate must possess the ability to enter data into several different computer programs.
Candidate must possess the ability to learn and apply new computer skills on a regular basis.
Candidate must have knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Windows and Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Candidate must possess the ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence and department policies and procedures.
Candidate must possess the ability to write correspondence.
Candidate must possess the ability to effectively communicate in one-on-one and small group situations with parents, foster parents, relative care providers, and community partners.
Candidate must possess the ability to clearly articulate concepts, directives and goals to employees, professionals and state and community representatives.
Candidate must possess the ability to apply math concepts and calculations in the work environment.
Candidate must possess the ability to apply common sense to problem solve in a work environment.
Candidate must possess the ability to adapt to fast paced, high volume and ever-changing work environment and be able to handle high stress and conflict filled situations while remaining calm and professional.
Candidate must be well versed in effective conflict resolution and possess ability to deescalate hostile situations.
Candidate must pass criminal background check prior to employment start date.
Candidate must pass Department of Human Services background checks prior to employment start date.
Candidate must pass a CBI/FBI fingerprint check prior to employment start date and will continue to be subject to CBI/FBI monitoring throughout employment.
Candidate must obtain and maintain 20 hours of job specific training annually.
Driving is essential in this position.
Candidate must have a valid Driver’s License and Liability Insurance
Candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) evaluation and if hired, will be subject to continuous monthly MVR monitoring and random drug screens throughout employment.
Candidate must provide own transportation and be willing to travel as needed to meet the essential functions of the position.
This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening.
Employment is contingent upon successfully passing the screening in accordance with Weld County policy.

Nice To Haves

Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Experience in visitation
Experience in Case Management
Experience working in Child Welfare
Experience in facilitating parent education and life skills.
Experience working with persons with addiction and substance use issues that impact parenting.
Experience working directly with children and families who have experienced trauma.
Preferred ability to read and write Spanish in a proficient manner.
Preferred ability to interpret and translate between English and Spanish using professional language.

Responsibilities

Provide monitored and supervised family time sessions and orientations on site, in the community and in-home.
Provide in-the-moment interventions that uphold the child’s physical and emotional safety as well as the FTC policies and guidelines.
Provide parent education either formally through structured curriculum, or informally through interventions and modeling, for each case.
Create goals with clients using strength-based engagement techniques.
Develop rapport with parents and learns about their family culture/values and work to identify dysfunctional family relationships, cross-generational patterns and trauma experiences which are negatively impacting the safety of the child(ren). This could include parenting or family time assessments.
Promote progress towards permanency in cases.
Thoroughly document progress of parent and parent child relationships and participate as an active part of the treatment team by making recommendations on treatment planning, permanency goals, and placement recommendations.
Ensure documentation is uploaded in appropriate data bases by dictated timelines.
Attend family engagement meetings, group supervisions, staff meetings, staff training, regular supervisory meetings, and other agency or community meetings as requested.
Maintain and increase knowledge and skills through attendance to meetings, conferences, training seminars and in-service training sessions.
Testify at corresponding hearings in a clear and concise manner.
Work closely with the assistant county attorneys to ensure they have the latest updates on the case and that you are prepared for court hearing.
Provide coverage for other Family Time Workers.
ICPC case assignments.
Diligent Search assignments.
Upkeep/organization of the Family Time Center.
Understand and implement rules and regulations for Child Welfare organizations in Colorado outlined in the State of Colorado Department of Human Services Volume 7 guidelines.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.