IIS IFRS Specialist
About The Position
This position is based out Warrensburg, MO and will cover Pettis and Cooper counties. The role as an Intensive In-Home Services/Intensive Family Reunification Services Specialist (IIS/IFRS) will work intensively in the family's home to teach them the specific skills they need to safely remain together, such as problem-solving, crisis management, parenting, communication, budgeting, home maintenance, life skills, and more. You will be responsible for connecting families to community resources to help stabilize them and increase their support system. You will work with other team members and report to our Manager IIS IFRS.
Requirements
- Must have a high school diploma with 5 years of relevant experience OR a bachelor's degree in social work or other human services related field.
- At least 21 years of age and pass background check, physical, and drug screening
- A valid driver’s license in the state you reside in, proof of current vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant experience working with children
Responsibilities
- Always carries 2-3 cases, seeing each family in the home an average of 8-10 hours per week during the 4–6-week IIS intervention or the 8-12-week IFRS intervention.
- Available 24/7 to help families with crises or conflicts that might arise.
- Provide in-home support to stabilize families in crisis, utilize de-escalation skills, prevent child abuse/neglect, prevent out-of-home placements, and facilitate family reunification.
- Conduct home visits to promote safety, permanency, and well-being as agency policy requires.
Benefits
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Sick Leave
- Health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental, vision)
- Cafeteria plans (Health Savings Account (HSA) and Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts)
- Ancillary insurance benefits (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, short-term disability insurance, voluntary life)
- Long-term disability insurance
- Basic term life/AD&D insurance
- Retirement savings plan (401K) with employer match
- Pet Insurance
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
