What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Partner (Electronic Monitoring) position at CEDARS Youth Services?
Overview
Reports To: Program Director
Classification: Non-Exempt
Schedule: Non-Traditional, may include nights, weekends and on-call
Rate of Pay: $18.83/hour
Rate of Pay: $18.83/hour
About CEDARS
At CEDARS, our mission is to help children achieve safety, stability, and enduring family relationships. For over 75 years, thousands of kids and families have found refuge and a new beginning at CEDARS. As one of Nebraska’s most trusted human service organizations, we make sure that kids feel safe and secure. At the same time, we’re giving parents, foster families, and partnering agencies the support they need to care effectively for kids.
Program Summary
Electronic Monitoring/Global Positioning System (EM) is a time-limited service provided to youth whose behaviors put themselves or community safety at risk. The service allows for youth to be monitored when there has been a history of unaccountable time.
This position will include working directly with youth and families in the home and community and will require some travel to meet the needs of families throughout the southeast and eastern Nebraska areas. The Family Partner will work collaboratively as part of larger team of Family Partners serving families throughout the area. However, this person will also be working independently within their assigned service area and will not have an office to report to. As such, all administrative work and documentation can be completed remotely from home.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for youth court-ordered to be supervised by an electronic monitoring device.
- Conduct daily monitoring of youth assigned to electronic monitoring and have ongoing communication with external providers including probation officers regarding their activity.
- Responsible for installation of electronic monitoring devices on youth ordered this service, adjusting monitors as needed, and the discharge of youth upon successful completion of the program.
- Must respond timely to and provide documentation of violations, schedule changes, and contact with youth assigned.
Crossed trained in both Family Support Services and Community Youth Coaching which include the following responsibilities:
- Provide frequent, meaningful, and intentional contact with assigned youth to develop a mentoring relationship and influence positive behavior change
- Facilitate assessment and service planning with the youth and family
- Provide guidance, teach and model skills to help support the needs of the youth and/or family
- Support assigned youth’s daily schedule, including transportation needs for court, school, and appointments with Probation and other community agencies
- Document all aspects of service delivery and monitoring of service outcomes in a professional and timely manner
- Assist the youth and family in the identification and access of informal supports and other community-based resources
- Work as part of the overall family team to improve family functioning and assist the family in their goals for safe and stable home environment
- Utilize a Wraparound approach with the goal of diminishing negative behaviors, teaching and modeling new skills, improving child, youth, and family well-being, and improving family interactions
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, psychology or closely related field, but consideration will be given to all applicants including those without a degree
- Preferred: 2 years of experience working with children and families and/or other work related experience
- Valid driver’s license and a good driving record
- Must have a genuine interest in and concern for all youth and families
- Strong relationship skills, organizational and communication skills
- Prior experience working collaboratively as part of a case management team with children and families
- Autonomous worker who can manage time wisely
As a full-time active employee, you are eligible to participate in the following benefits:
- medical, dental, and vision coverages
- flexible spending accounts and health spending accounts
- personal leave, emergency leave, paid holidays, and floating holidays
- retirement plan with 5% company match
- life & long-term disability insurance
- employee assistance program
- wellness and engagement program
- early childhood childcare discount
- opportunities to collect overtime hours if desired
- shift differentials for certain shifts worked and holidays
- mileage reimbursement
- extensive training and professional development opportunities
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