In Home Family Services Consultant
Provides in-home intervention to children and their families utilizing a skill based, solution focused model to help families adopt positive solutions to problems through the teaching of skills and behavioral techniques accessing community resources and support.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
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Provides intervention services for IHFS.
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Develops and maintains effective working relationships with families and with community service resources.
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Provides training and support in the development and utilization of functional skills to families with problems and individuals associated with the families.
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Assesses problems and provides care to youth and families; monitors individual and family progress in the attainment of predetermined goals providing regular review and update of service plans.
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May provide outreach and prevention services to include increasing community awareness, and offering informational and educational service programs to youth and families as required.
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Maintains appropriate level of direct contact with families per program requirements, and remains available to families 24/7, for crisis intervention as needed.
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Promotes family self-determination by assisting family in identifying and accessing community services and resources.
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Educates families on the needs of good physical health, quality medical attention and preventive health care.
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Promotes culture of professionalism through role modeling and respect.
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Meets with families and children at various locations; utilizes own vehicle to travel to work destinations and to transport youth as authorized. -mile reimbursement
Completes administrative functions for IHFS.
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Prepares and submits reports and recommendations concerning case load status
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Reports any critical incidents involving family members or staff according to standard reporting guidelines.
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Prepares proper documentation and service plans in a timely manner as defined by the program.
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Implements feedback from supervisor.
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Ensures compliance with all contractual, regulatory, program, and accrediting body standards.
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May be trained to become a certified Common Sense Parenting Instructor and as a certified instructor may be asked to conduct Common Sense Parenting (CSP) Courses at designated locations as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
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Knowledge of recognized interventions such as risk assessment and crisis intervention in order to address identified service needs.
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Knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to youth care and the ability to learn, apply, and explain complex regulations and policies governing child welfare processes and services.
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Ability to function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with youth, staff, and support agencies.
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Knowledge of community resources and service providers available in the geographical area; knowledge of the functions and services of the community organizations and related human services.
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Ability to communicate with individuals at all levels in the organization and with external business contacts in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality.
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Computer skills in Microsoft Office.
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Knowledge of Boys Town model and fidelity of care.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Associate of Arts degree in Human Services or related field plus 4 years of experience working with children and families can be substituted
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Minimum 1 year of experience including working with children and families required.
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Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record required.
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Pass an annual Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) check required.
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Ability to provide own transportation (mileage reimbursed) to complete travel requirements of the job required.
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Meet auto insurance requirements established by Boys Town policy and/or State and Local laws required.
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Available rotationally to provide crisis response and must be available to work non-traditional business hours including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays required.
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May be trained to become a State Approved Family Team Decision Meeting and/or Youth Transition Decision Making Facilitator and may be asked to conduct facilitated meetings at designated locations as assigned.
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Certification or licensure may be required based on Affiliate Site location, Local contracts, or Federal/State contract requirements required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Experience working with children and families in community-based programs or Boys Town Programs preferred.
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Position Type: Full-time