Homebuilders Intensive Family Preservation Specialist

KVC Health Systems • Morehead, KY

14h • $44,000 - $50,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

KVC Kentucky is seeking a dedicated professional to provide Intensive Family Preservation Services using the HOMEBUILDERS® model. This role involves crisis intervention, counseling, skill-building, concrete services, and advocacy for families whose children are at imminent risk of out-of-home placement or cannot be reunified without intensive in-home services. Services are delivered primarily in client homes, and the specialist must be available to respond to client crises. KVC Kentucky is accredited by The Joint Commission and is committed to strengthening individuals and families through in-home behavioral healthcare, family preservation and reunification, foster care, and youth substance abuse treatment. The organization serves over 12,000 children and families annually with a team of over 200 staff across 8 locations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Graduate degree in social work, psychology, human services or related field; or undergraduate degree in social work, psychology, human services, or related field.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• Good driving record, vehicle in good condition; automobile liability insurance that meets minimum age requirements.
• At least two years’ experience working with children and families.

Nice To Haves

• Intermediate computer skills in typing/keyboarding, Microsoft Word and Excel programs as well as Outlook email.
• Trained in PCIT (preferred for Mental Health Therapist roles, but may be beneficial for this role).

Responsibilities

• Provide Intensive Family Preservation Services using the HOMEBUILDERS® model.
• Conduct crisis intervention, counseling, skill building, concrete services, and advocacy.
• Serve two to three families at a time whose children are at imminent risk of out-of-home placement, or who are in placement and cannot be reunified without intensive in-home services.
• Provide services primarily in client homes.
• Be available to respond to client crises when they occur.
• Structure services consistent with the Homebuilders® Standards, serving an average of 18-22 families per year.
• Travel to client homes and other locations.
• Meet with families 3-5 times a week, approximately 10 hours per week, over a 4-6 week period.
• Maintain a flexible workweek, scheduling sessions at times that are convenient for families, and when problems are likely to occur, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Be available to client families 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, carrying a cell phone for 24/7 availability and arranging coverage when unavailable.
• Accept referrals 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, and complete client intake sessions within 24 hours of referral.
• Confirm client eligibility for service within 72 hours of intake.
• Provide back-up and support for other specialists as needed.
• Provide services to children and families referred in other KVC contract regions when necessary.
• Assess safety, structure the environment and implement strategies/interventions designed to promote safety, following program guidelines and mandatory reporting statutes.
• Conduct client-interactive, comprehensive, strength and behavior-focused assessments.
• Collaborate with family members and referents in developing intervention goals and service plans directly related to the risk of out-of-home placement.
• Monitor progress, analyze barriers to goal achievement, and help families revise goals or plans as needed.
• Utilize motivation enhancement strategies to increase client motivation to change.
• Provide a range of behavioral, concrete and advocacy services to family members consistent with the Homebuilders® model and tailored to each family’s values, learning styles, lifestyle, circumstances and culture.
• Utilize research-based cognitive and behavioral strategies to facilitate behavior change.
• Utilize a variety of teaching methods to help families acquire, maintain and generalize skills.
• Collaborate and advocate with formal and informal community resources and systems, while teaching family members to advocate for themselves.
• Advocate for and provide concrete goods and services (including transportation) that are directly related to the family’s goals, while teaching family members to meet these needs on their own.
• Assess goal attainment and plan for maintenance of progress with family.
• Follow guidelines regarding consulting with supervisor.
• Prepare for and actively participate in weekly team consultation meetings.
• Participate in all required training.
• Participate in quality enhancement activities with supervisor and Homebuilders® consultant (home visit observations, file reviews, model fidelity monitoring, consultation, etc.).
• Review performance data to identify needed areas for improvement.
• Work with supervisor to complete professional development plans and performance reviews.
• Work with supervisor and Homebuilders® consultant to implement quality enhancement or quality improvement plans.
• Complete and submit all required documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Utilize online client data management system for all clinical documentation.
• Comply with all contract requirements.
• Submit all required personnel documents, as directed.
• Represent the agency in community meetings and on interagency teams as directed.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, referring agency staff and other community professionals.
• Create an Individual Learning Plan with Family Preservation Supervisor to identify required and needed areas of training in addition to areas of interest to enhance service delivery to families receiving FPRS Services.
• Attend trainings in fidelity measures necessary to complete job functions.
• Attend meetings, seminars, and other educational functions of the agency as identified by supervisor.
• Obtain 40 CEUs per year, including 20 by June 30.
• Complete assigned Relias Learning courses by given deadlines.
• Complete all CEUs required to maintain professional license, as applicable.
• Maintain and submit needed records in ChartOnline (electronic records system) for the purpose of quality assurance, documentation of service delivery, and agency billing.
• Complete program-specific case documentation within agency and contractual timeframes.
• Collaborative documentation will be utilized to complete service tickets, ChartOnline and other FPRS documentation and forms while in session with clients and/or guardians to ensure client involvement with treatment as appropriate.
• Complete Service Tickets and other documentation in ChartOnline in accordance with program deadlines.
• Upload case-related documentation to ChartOnline in accordance with agency requirements.
• Submit receipts weekly and in accordance with submission policy.
• Enter case information into the In-Home Services Database, as required.
• Assist with any special duties or responsibilities assigned by agency director or another member of management.
• Meet expectations as defined in the Performance Evaluation and Competency Checklists.
• Dress professionally as outlined in the KVC Employee Manual.
• Maintain confidentiality of client and agency information.
• Follow reporting laws. When a child is endangered, in areas of health, neglect, physical and/or sexual abuse, all staff are legally obligated to report that information to authorities.
• Maintain client rights as outlined in agency manuals.
• Follow risk management policies as outlined in agency manuals.
• Follow KVC emergency and safety procedures as outlined in agency manuals.
• Maintain a current Driver’s License and automobile insurance (as required by agency’s insurer).
• Maintain professional behavior and attitude when interacting with management, colleagues, clients, and community professionals in any setting.
• Follow code of ethics of one’s profession (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists).

Benefits

• Continuing Education & Professional Development opportunities
• 40 CEUs per year, including 20 by June 30.
• Completion of assigned Relias Learning courses by given deadlines.
• Completion of all CEUs required to maintain professional license, as applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level