Intensive Family Based Services Coordinator

Easterseals NH & VT • Williston, VT

20h • $24

About The Position

Easterseals Vermont is the leading agency in the state in working hand-in-hand with the Department for Children and Families (DCF) to find family-centered solutions that promote child welfare and create safety and well-being. We are looking for an Intensive Family Based Services Coordinator to join our team in Burlington, Vermont! The individual in this key position will be responsible for the following: Write and implement plans of care to be approved by the consulting agency clinician. Write contact notes, formal monthly reports and discharge summaries. Maintain frequent communications with Family Service Workers to ensure compliance with the family’s case plan. Provide services to families within their home and community settings Assist the family in finding resources for preventative and supportive services ie; housing, transportation and substance abuse treatment, counseling and nutrition. Help caregivers to recognize their children’s needs, and make plans and implement strategies so that they meet their children’s needs and grow in their confidence and skills, while providing a safe environment for their children. Participate in meetings, conferences, trainings events as assigned. Provide transportation for clients when required. Testify concerning services in court when subpoenaed. Ensure Family Assessments are done within a timely manner as prescribed by IFBS policies Create crisis plans and respond to crisis calls as needed Provide in home family support during the times that work for the family. Implement short term (13 week) intervention and support in an effort to prevent DCF involvement or out of home care, and/or to reunify children with their family; to improve family functioning. Coordinate services with other providers, such as Schools, Early Intervention services, clinicians and other relevant service providers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
• Two (2) years of experience preferred
• Excellent writing skills necessary
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Write and implement plans of care to be approved by the consulting agency clinician.
• Write contact notes, formal monthly reports and discharge summaries.
• Maintain frequent communications with Family Service Workers to ensure compliance with the family’s case plan.
• Provide services to families within their home and community settings
• Assist the family in finding resources for preventative and supportive services ie; housing, transportation and substance abuse treatment, counseling and nutrition.
• Help caregivers to recognize their children’s needs, and make plans and implement strategies so that they meet their children’s needs and grow in their confidence and skills, while providing a safe environment for their children.
• Participate in meetings, conferences, trainings events as assigned.
• Provide transportation for clients when required.
• Testify concerning services in court when subpoenaed.
• Ensure Family Assessments are done within a timely manner as prescribed by IFBS policies
• Create crisis plans and respond to crisis calls as needed
• Provide in home family support during the times that work for the family.
• Implement short term (13 week) intervention and support in an effort to prevent DCF involvement or out of home care, and/or to reunify children with their family; to improve family functioning.
• Coordinate services with other providers, such as Schools, Early Intervention services, clinicians and other relevant service providers.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability
• PTO begins accruing on your first day!
• Up to 9 paid holidays annually, plus one floating holiday of your choice.
• For programs that remain open during holidays, staff scheduled to work will receive holiday pay 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: nutritional counseling services, reimbursement programs for weight loss & tobacco cessation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time