What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Advocacy Intervention Specialist position at AAI (Anthony & Associates)?
AAI is actively looking for a Family Advocacy Intervention Specialist (on site)
About the Role:
The FAIS encompasses the roles of both the Treatment Manager and Outreach Manager and is a member of the multidisciplinary FAP team and works in the following prioritized capacities:
- The maltreatment component to assess families referred for suspected maltreatment and treats individuals, families, and groups whose maltreatment allegation(s) met criteria for maltreatment.
- The New Parent Support Program (NPSP) to provide voluntary, comprehensive prevention services (primarily home-based) to families to prevent the occurrence of family maltreatment
- The Family Advocacy Strength-Based Therapy (FAST) services providing voluntary prevention counseling to individuals, families, or groups who are at risk for maltreatment
- Function as the primary treatment provider for assigned maltreatment and FAST cases, coordinating services for families, and monitoring client participation and progress utilizing the modalities of social casework, psychotherapy, and psycho-educational interventions
- Complete psychosocial assessments, assess for safety on an ongoing basis and continuously assist family members with safety planning
- Present the findings from the family assessment, the CRB determination, and recommendations for treatment.
- Coordinate with prevention staff regarding referrals to educational services as part of the intervention plan.
- Collaborate with other NPSP team members to develop service plans that incorporate primary and secondary prevention services.
- Conduct home visits to NPSP clients assessed as high needs and who request social work intervention
Responsibilities in the outreach component may include:
- Under the leadership of the FAO, the FAIS directs the development and implementation of prevention services. The FAIS supports outreach and community prevention. In collaboration with other staff, the FAIS must organize and implement primary and secondary prevention and coordinate prevention activities, presentations, and programs.
Required Qualifications
The Family Advocacy Intervention Specialist (FAIS) must be a U.S. Licensed Clinical Social Worker. A Master’s degree from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited school is required.
- Two years full-time post-master’s degree experience (within the last three years) in professional clinical counseling service programs to men, women, and children who are abusive or abused. Must also have experience as a group therapy facilitator or co-leader.
- Two years’ experience working with children, families, and groups in clinical or community organization settings; or as program manager, with demonstrated responsibilities in program planning with the implementation of education and intervention services, and community collaboration.
- Experience working with professionals and agencies that provide community support and counseling intervention services to children and families.
- BLS Certification (required to obtain prior to beginning employment)
Our benefits include:
- Paid Federal Holidays
- Robust Healthcare and Dental Insurance Options
- 401a plan 401k plan
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Continuing education assistance
- Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance.
About AAI
AAI is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cyber security, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. AAI is a VA CVE certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), SBA certified Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), and a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) with offices in Hampton Roads Virginia, Montgomery, AL, Washington DC and Atlanta
*We are open for any referrals. Email us at sheila.marcos@aaionline.us
