Intensive In-Home Services Family & Child Specialist - Northern Alabama (primarily Huntsville Metro)

GATEWAY • Athens, AL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Gateway seeks a skilled, organized, energetic, customer service-oriented, and committed professional for a position as Family and Child Specialist in their Intensive In-Home Services program in Northeast Alabama (Gadsden). This role offers a rewarding opportunity to be a game changer for children and families, in a supportive learning environment that helps staff develop their skills and abilities. The mission of the Family and Child Specialist is to provide intensive in-home skill-based education and therapy services to at-risk families, with the goal of protecting children while safely keeping families together. Therapy and services are provided in family homes, utilizing a highly successful teaching and coaching curriculum and evidence-based, trauma-informed interventions. Gateway has been Alabama’s leading provider of IIHS since 1995. The company hires dedicated professionals who are hardworking, ethical, diverse, and courageous, committed to building strong families and stronger communities, and working at the highest levels of quality, integrity, cultural competence, safety, and enthusiasm.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology or a related field
• Good written and verbal skills
• Skilled with engaging families and building on their strengths to successfully and safely care for their children
• Proficient with Electronic Health Record, email, and Microsoft Office
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to deliver in-home services and therapy in assigned county
• Driving record and insurance as required by Gateway’s insurer

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in child welfare

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive in-home skill-based education and therapy services to at-risk families
• Protect children while safely keeping families together
• Deliver therapy and services in family homes, utilizing a highly successful teaching and coaching curriculum and evidence-based, trauma informed interventions

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Mileage reimbursement
• Generous leave time
• Comprehensive health insurance
• 401(k) match
• Excellent supervision
• Skills training
• Opportunity to promote from within

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees