The Family Intervention Specialist provides intensive in-home services.

• Enroll in Wheels of Change © at time of hire completing the first 4 units within 7 business days of hire. The first 4 units must be completed prior to serving clients. Training for each phase of training must be completed prior to providing services required in each phase.
• Complete all requirements to be certified in the FCT model within 9 months of the start date.
• Actively participate in weekly team supervision, according to FCT fidelity, to staff cases effectively and create a high level of individual and team accountability.
• Utilize the FCT model to provide Intensive In-Home services, adhering to and ensuring fidelity to the FCT model.
• Conducts family and individual FCT sessions, as clinically appropriate, in clients’ own homes and other settings when convenient for the family, spending a minimum of 4 hours per week and 2-3 weekly contacts with clients in compliance with expected FCT dosage.
• Focus on consistently enhancing Joining and engagement skills, using data on FCT engagement, successful discharges, and Phase 1 progression as a guide.
• Provides services unique to each family that promotes the achievement of safety, permanency, and well-being for the children, including evidence-based and trauma-informed in-home services.
• Conducts initial and on-going assessments that are strengths based and individualized to be incorporated in treatment plans.
• Guide families through Phase 1 within 5 weeks of services beginning and complete all joining assessments as outlined in the FCT model.
• Attend additional training, support opportunities and/or coaching sessions when experiencing any challenges with FCT required skills and to prevent or respond to any drift from the model that may occur after FCT certification.
• Complete all documentation in a timely manner, including strict adherence to the timeline for FCT fidelity documents, family plan and completing progress notes within a 48-hour timeframe (2-days, not business days).
• Provide youth and families with necessary transportation and help them plan for long term transportation needs.
• Assist family with access to psychiatric services, therapy and medication management when needed.
• Process referrals with families to meet any needs identified through treatment.
• Help families develop a support network in the natural environment.
• Deliver FCT endorsed interventions designed to develop skills in both parents and children to address their area of family functioning.
• Promote and advocate for the youth and family in the school setting while empowering parents to advocate for their children’s educational needs.
• Attend child/youth case related meetings and initiate and maintain healthy, positive professional relationships with community partners and treatment team members, always providing high-quality customer service and service delivery.
• Attend court, prepare youth and families for court, complete any court-related documentation (Family plan updates, court report, any data requested, etc) and communicate with the case manager and court staff, when necessary, in consultation with the family and DCFS.
• Include the family in individualized treatment plans that are updated monthly at a minimum, to reflect the goals of the family and child and focus on empowerment and increasing parent accountability.
• Implement Saint Francis Ministries policies and follow directives as required. Follows and adheres to all pertinent Saint Francis Ministries Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), rules, personnel policies, and procedures; related accreditation and licensure standards; and federal, state and local rules, statutes, regulations, and contractual terms. Ensures clients’ rights are protected.
• Report unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical and safety channels as outlined in SFM trainings.
• Ensure clients’ rights are protected.
• Follow all safety procedures as outlined in SFM training

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in social work preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in social work and at least one year experience working with children and families required.
• Must be a licensed social worker
• CPR and First Aid Certified
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must pass a drug screen, BCI, FBI, National sex offender registry, state sex offender registry, child abuse and neglect; Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information Systems (SACWIS)
• FBI Fingerprint checked if relocating to Ohio in the last 5 years.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record and reliable transportation.
• Lifting requirements of 30-15 lbs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Prescription drug insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Work setting:

• Hybrid work

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)
• LSW (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Eaton, OH 45320 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Eaton, OH 45320: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Eaton, OH 45320