In-Home Specialist - HomeBuilders

Bellewood & Brooklawn • Bowling Green, KY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide Intensive Family Preservation Services using the HOMEBUILDERS® model, including 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 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 client crises when they occur. Reports to the Homebuilders® supervisor.

Requirements

• Provide Intensive Family Preservation Services using the HOMEBUILDERS® model.
• 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 client crises when they occur.
• Carry a cell phone or pager for 24/7 availability.
• Arrange coverage when unavailable.
• Complete client intake sessions within 24 hours of referral.
• Confirm client eligibility for service within 72 hours of intake.

Nice To Haves

• Structure services consistent with the Homebuilders® Standards

Responsibilities

• Serve 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. Carry a cell phone or pager for 24/7 availability. Arrange coverage when unavailable.
• Accept referrals 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. 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 therapists as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed