PSR Family Service Worker - CYFS

About the position

Do you want to make a positive impact on the lives of Idaho's children and families? Do you have personal or professional experience within or in support of programs servicing youth and families and/or the child welfare system? Do you have a desire to serve youth and families in the child welfare system? If this sounds like a good fit to you, we are seeking applicants for Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist (PSR) Family Service Worker (FSW) to join our Division of Child, Youth, and Family Services. This position is based in our Rexburg Field Office and will be part of the Child Welfare Safety Team. This position is not eligible for telework.

Responsibilities

• Assess and process referrals for child abuse or neglect and conduct assessment and fact-finding interviews to obtain and assess mental, physical, economic, employment, environmental and social status of client/family/caregiver.
• Assess interview information to determine substantiation of referrals and prepare written intake reports.
• Design, organize, implement, and monitor effectiveness of case plans using an array of community resources to resolve issues.
• Facilitate client access to support services.
• Complete need and risk assessments on cases and determine eligibility for services and level of care.
• Carry a full caseload in child welfare.
• Develop appropriate safety plans for children addressing special needs of clients.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team staffing to modify treatment plans.
• Prepare case record notes attesting to engagement with client and results from specific kinds of service.
• Prepare court reports, affidavits, testimony, etc. for required court proceedings.
• Determine appropriate client placement and ensure least restrictive environment, take action to reduce risk to client and others by providing emergency, crisis intervention, and after-hours on-call service.
• Client counseling, social services, support, and change-oriented activities to preserve the family unit and promote client self-determination.

Requirements

• Good knowledge of human services principles and practices including behavioral management methods, social and family systems, cognitive behavioral education and case management methods.
• Certification as a psychosocial rehabilitation specialist in accordance with USPRA requirements OR bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, behavioral science, special education, psychosocial rehabilitation or healthcare or related field from a nationally accredited university or college OR 2-4 upper division courses as stated above AND 2-4 years' work experience OR experience that represents the knowledge level above.
• Computer literacy for data entry, electronic mail, composing reports and letters, and storing and retrieving documents.
• Valid driver's license.

Benefits

• BEST RETIREMENT AVAILABLE IN THE NATION
• 11 paid holidays
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, dental, vision insurance - incredible rates!(full-time/30+ hours per week)
• PERSI Choice 401(k)
• Deferred compensation plan
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Student Loan Forgiveness
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Wide variety of training opportunities