ICPC Region 6 Family Support Specialist (FSS)
About The Position
The ICPC Region 6 Family Support Specialist (FSS) works with and monitors ICPC foster and adoptive families that are in active status in Region 7. This is a home-based and field assignment position located in Region 6. The role requires exceptional knowledge of DFPS Procedures and HHSC-CCR minimum standards, innovative and creative approaches to service delivery, and the ability to work effectively with the foster and adoption team. The FSS will monitor foster and adoptive homes for safety and compliance, record information in the agency's database system weekly, complete initial placements of children and youth, and monitor children's progress. They will also ensure appropriate STAR Health service coordination and assessment setup, manage a caseload of 25-30 cases, and schedule/conduct Treatment/Service Plan Meetings. The position involves completing required monthly, quarterly, and annual documentation, connecting families to social work departments for resources and support, providing personalized services, offering aftercare case management, and assisting with crisis situations as part of a rotation schedule. The FSS must also participate in kinship care specialized training and maintain required annual employee training and documentation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree required in a human services field from an accredited college or university.
- One year of experience working with individuals and families that have active cases with Department of Family and Protective Services preferred
- Ability to be clear headed and decisive based on the scope of the position
- Skilled in approaching care/services from a strengths-based perspective
- Impeccable writing skills
- Detailed and organized
- Positive client interaction
- Exceptional knowledge of DFPS Procedures and HHSC-CCR minimum standards
- Innovative and creative approaches to service delivery
- Work effectively with the foster and adoption team
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience working with individuals and families that have active cases with Department of Family and Protective Services
Responsibilities
- Monitor Foster and Adoptive Home for safety and compliance
- Record all information for home and child files in the agency’s database system on a weekly basis.
- Complete initial placement of children and youth
- Monitor children’s progress placed in the foster and adoptive home
- Ensure appropriate STAR Health service coordination and appointment set up for needed assessments such as the CANS 3.0.
- Manage a caseload of 25 to 30 cases (a combination of homes and children)
- Schedule and conduct Treatment/Service Plan Meetings including Aftercare Service Plan in coordination with CPS and other team members.
- Complete required monthly, quarterly, and annual documentation
- Connect family to social work department for community resource connection and other supports
- Provide aftercare case management services to include monitoring, support, and community resource referrals
- Assist with crisis situations as part of the Crisis Intervention Rotation Schedule
- Maintain required annual employee training and documentation
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
