Intensive Family Preservation/Reunification Skill Builder

JENDA FAMILY SERVICES LLC • Lincoln, NE

6d • $22 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

An Intensive Family Preservation/Reunification Skill Builder at Jenda Family Services provides direct services to children, youth, and families involved with the child protection and juvenile justice systems. IFP Skill Builders work with a licensed mental health professional as a team. IFP Teams provide services to preserve a family in crisis while IFR works with a family as a child is in the process of being reunified with parents.

Requirements

• Ability to build professional relationships and support individuals in crisis.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient problem-solving and multitasking abilities.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
• Ability to operate an iPad with iOS or a laptop with Windows.
• Staff vehicles must be registered and insured as required by law.
• Background checks must be passed successfully, and valid driver’s license with no more than 3 points is also required for employment.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a human services, psychology, or related field.
• Be within two semesters of graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in a human services, psychology, or a related field.
• Associate’s degree in a human-services related field with 1 year of related work or volunteer experience.
• High School Diploma or GED with 2 years of related work of volunteer experience.
• Related work or volunteer experience can include but is not limited to human development, working with children and families, working with low income or poverty populations, or assisting in daily living skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home crisis management and intervention services to families along with a licensed therapist.
• Provide individualized support, education, and empowerment to families.
• Clearly communicate expectations and provide redirection when necessary.
• Prepare timely and thorough documentation of client progress in accordance with organizational standards.
• Consult regularly with supervisors regarding case status, progress, barriers, and successes.
• Guide clients in developing strategies to address court-mandated and family-identified goals to improve family functioning.
• Maintain confidential client records and uphold client confidentiality in all interactions and documentation.
• Represent Jenda Family Services in a professional and positive manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employer-subsidized health insurance with employees paying 50% of the premium.
• Voluntary vision, dental, life, critical illness, and accident insurance.
• Employer-paid short-term disability, employee assistance program, and $25,000 group life insurance.
• 401(k) after 1 year of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree