Placement Preservation Specialist

Job Title: Preservation Specialist Travel Requirements: Moderate

Status: Full Time Supervisor: Preservation Supervisor

Location: Columbia Direct Reports: 0

About CMFCCA

The Central Missouri Foster Care & Adoption Association is a not-for-profit agency that educates, supports, & advocates for foster, adoptive, & kinship children, youth, & families in central Missouri by offering services & partnering with community & governmental agencies to develop healthy & self-sufficient individuals & families.

Founded in 2007 by a former foster youth, foster parents, and adoptive parents, the CMFCAA is a community service organization that provides for the needs of foster, adoptive, kinship, and guardianship youth and families. What began as a small support group has grown into a multifaceted organization that provides direct support, education, services, and advocacy to foster and adoptive families in a 24-county central Missouri region.

Currently, we are assisting over 640 foster families, over 1400foster children, over 400 adopted children in our service area. Our goal is to be a support to the families, children, and youth in this area, and we work tirelessly to provide much needed services to them.

Position Summary

The Preservation specialist works one-on-one in the home and/or community with youth who struggle with behavioral management to the degree it threatens the stability of their living situation. The families in this program have varying levels of communication, parenting, organizational, and cleanliness skill sets. Our job is to work with all families, regardless of skill levels displayed. It is the expectation that the assigned specialist continue the case assignment, regardless of family dynamics or home conditions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one services to clients enrolled in the Placement Preservation program, following requirements and policies of agency, contracts, state regulations and COA standards at all times.
• Maintain strong, open communication with caregivers of clients to ensure service efficacy and approval of agenda and activities during shifts. Adhere to family routines and structure, as established.
• Provide direct supervision to client at all times.
• Assist clients through completion of daily responsibilities, activities, and living skills.
• Provide direction, coaching, and approvedintervention strategies at all times.
• Actively and regularly engage with client by using approved Open Mind brain stimulating activities.
• Adhere to the goals established in the Individualized Behavioral Objective Plan to help youth work toward and achieve treatment goals.
• Model positive behavior and effective problem-solving techniques
• Provide advocacy and support to clients and families.
• Complete all program documentation requirements in a timely manner.
• Maintain strong, open communication with direct supervisor regarding services delivered, concerns, or questions.
• Participate as an active team member by attending and participating in all scheduled staff meetings (bi-monthly) and professional development trainings.
• Meet with clients professional team and attend court hearings as requested by supervisor.
• Participate in monthly supportive supervision with direct supervisor.
• Maintain First Aid/CPR Certification.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Bachelors degree in social work or psychology, or related field required
• Masters Degree in social, psychology preferred
• Licensure preferred
• At least one (1) year of experience working with youth with elevated behavioral needs
• Must be willing and able to perform safety holds on clients who are at immediate risk for harming themselves or others
• Must be able to navigate stairs, climb, twist, bend, and lift up to 100 pounds
• Must be willing to commute to a clients home
• Valid drivers license, car insurance, and reliable transportation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Model ethical and professional behavior at all times
• Solid commitment to the principles of support and advocacy for kinship, foster, and adoptive families
• The ability to collaborate and advocate for positive outcomes, using excellent interpersonal skills in multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic professional teamwork
• Be able to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability; able to shift styles to fit the needs of a wide range of cultures, people, and organizations
• Flexible schedule

Compensation & Benefits:

• Health insurance benefit 90/10
• Dental and Vision options
• Aflac
• 25K employer paid Life Insurance plan.
• 3% Match of a Simple IRA (after qualifying time period)
• Paid time off
• Mileage reimbursement at federal rate
• Usage of Company Vehicle (provided complete and clear driving background has been submitted

Location

Rolla, MO

Department

Family Programs

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Experienced