SBH Resource Parent Support Worker
About The Position
The Specialized Behavioral Health Resource Parent Support Worker supports resource families caring for children with identified behavioral health needs. The role provides home-based monitoring, crisis intervention, caregiver training, certification and recertification services, treatment support, and coordination with service providers to promote achievement of treatment goals and placement stability. The position supports specialized foster and kinship homes and positive outcomes for children and families. The position is based at ASCI’s Philadelphia Regional Office and involves regular travel in the local city and county, with travel to surrounding counties as program and business needs require. It includes flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends as needed, and participation in an assigned on-call rotation. The role is full-time and hourly.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related Human Services field.
- At least three years of direct experience working with children and families in a professional or volunteer capacity.
- Excellent organizational, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities and ability to work independently with children and families.
- Strong case management and client assessment skills.
- Strong crisis intervention and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with professionals, service providers, children, and families.
- Ability to coordinate services and support treatment-planning activities.
- Ability to maintain accurate documentation and case records.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive information.
- Current Act 33, State Police, and FBI clearances.
- TB test and physical.
- Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
- Registered and insured vehicle, with certificate of insurance for the vehicle.
- Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed.
- Ability to travel regularly within the local city and county and to surrounding counties as program and business needs require.
- Ability to perform computer-based work for extended periods in office, remote, and community-based settings.
- Ability to move about office environments and community locations, regularly ambulate in the community, navigate stairs, and enter and exit residences and other facilities.
- Ability to travel to visits, meetings, trainings, and other program-related activities.
- Ability to lift, carry, and transport files, program materials, supplies, and small equipment up to 20 pounds as needed.
- Sufficient vision, hearing, and communication abilities to engage effectively with children, families, community partners, and coworkers in a variety of settings.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of kinship foster care services, child welfare services, and adoption practices.
Responsibilities
- Complete at least biweekly home visits to monitor resource homes and ensure children's treatment goals are being met.
- Train and support resource parents in meeting the needs of children placed in their homes.
- Provide crisis prevention strategies and support to resource parents and caregivers.
- Intervene in crisis situations and support all parties involved.
- Coordinate with service providers regarding service delivery, treatment planning, and goal-planning meetings.
- Facilitate and participate in meetings with service providers, resource families, and other stakeholders.
- Certify and recertify resource homes in accordance with agency and regulatory requirements.
- Assist with transportation to appointments, visits, and other service-related activities as needed.
- Obtain and maintain medical, dental, behavioral health, educational, and other required documentation.
- Monitor treatment progress and support achievement of treatment goals.
- Maintain accurate case records and documentation in accordance with agency policies and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in agency trainings, professional development activities, and team meetings.
- Collaborate with agency staff, caregivers, service providers, and community partners to coordinate services and support positive outcomes.
- Adhere to agency and program policies and procedures.
- Participate in the agency on-call rotation as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
