Intensive Family Based Services Coordinator

Easterseals NH • Williston, ND

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About The Position

The Intensive Family Based Services Coordinator provides 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, develop strategies, and build confidence and skills while maintaining a safe environment for their children. Services are provided at times that work for families, with flexibility to accommodate their needs.

The coordinator develops and implements plans of care for approval by a consulting agency clinician, completes documentation and family assessments, responds to crisis calls, and coordinates services with Family Service Workers and other providers. The position may also involve transporting clients and testifying in court when subpoenaed.

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 each family’s case plan.
• Provide services to families in their homes and community settings.
• Help families find preventative and supportive resources, including housing, transportation, substance abuse treatment, counseling, and nutrition.
• Help caregivers recognize their children’s needs and plan and implement strategies to meet those needs, build confidence and skills, and provide 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 in a timely manner 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 and support to help prevent DCF involvement or out-of-home care, reunify children with their families, and improve family functioning.
• Coordinate services with schools, Early Intervention services, clinicians, and other relevant providers.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage for eligible full-time employees.
• PTO begins accruing on the first day of employment.
• Up to nine paid holidays annually, plus one floating holiday of the employee’s choice.
• Holiday pay in accordance with program guidelines for staff scheduled to work in programs that remain open during holidays.
• 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