Intensive Family Based Services Coordinator

Easterseals NH & VT • Williston, VT

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About The Position

Easterseals VT is seeking an Intensive Family Based Services Coordinator to provide short-term, in-home and community-based support to families. The role implements 13-week interventions intended to prevent DCF involvement or out-of-home care, support reunification, and improve family functioning. The coordinator helps caregivers understand and meet their children’s needs, build confidence and skills, and provide a safe environment. Services are scheduled flexibly to accommodate the needs of families.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Write and implement plans of care for approval by the consulting agency clinician.
• Write contact notes, formal monthly reports, and discharge summaries.
• Communicate frequently with Family Service Workers to support compliance with the family’s case plan.
• Provide services to families in their homes and community settings.
• Help families locate preventative and supportive resources, including housing, transportation, substance abuse treatment, counseling, and nutrition services.
• Help caregivers recognize and meet their children’s needs, develop and implement strategies, and strengthen their confidence and skills while providing a safe environment.
• Participate in meetings, conferences, and training events as assigned.
• Provide transportation for clients when required.
• Testify concerning services in court when subpoenaed.
• Ensure Family Assessments are completed on time as prescribed by IFBS policies.
• Create crisis plans and respond to crisis calls as needed.
• Provide in-home family support at times that work for the family.
• Implement short-term, 13-week interventions to prevent DCF involvement or out-of-home care, support reunification, and improve family functioning.
• Coordinate services with schools, Early Intervention services, clinicians, and other relevant service providers.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage for eligible full-time employees.
• PTO accrues beginning on the first day of employment.
• Up to 9 paid holidays annually, plus one floating holiday of the employee’s choice.
• Holiday pay for staff scheduled to work in programs that remain open during holidays, in accordance with program guidelines.
• 403(b) employer match up to a maximum of 3%.
• Tuition reimbursement after one year of employment.
• Student loan repayment for qualifying degrees after one year of employment.
• Wellness programs, including nutritional counseling services and reimbursement programs for weight loss and tobacco cessation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time