What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intact Family Recovery Worker position at Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois?
Effective Date: March 1, 2024
NON-MANAGEMENT JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Intact Family Recovery Worker
Exempt/Non-exempt: NON-EXEMPT
Immediate Supervisor: Program Manager
Salary: $50,336-$55,336
Benefits: Click Here to view LCFS’ Full-Time Employee Benefits.
Essential Functions:
- Primarily responsible for providing support and assistance to families where the mother requires immediate substance abuse treatment, ensuring access to appropriate resources and services.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of families referred by the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) to determine their needs and strengths.
- Collaborate with Rincon Family Services and other treatment providers to facilitate the mother's enrollment in intensive substance abuse treatment programs, including in-patient care.
- Coordinate transportation and logistics for children to remain with their family while the mother is in treatment, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Offer counseling and emotional support to family members, including children, to help them cope with the challenges and stressors associated with substance abuse and recovery.
- Develop and implement individualized service plans in collaboration with families, addressing their unique needs and goals for recovery and family stability.
- Conduct regular check-ins and follow-up visits with families to monitor their progress, provide ongoing support, and address any emerging issues or concerns.
- Advocate on behalf of families to ensure access to necessary resources and services, including housing assistance, childcare, medical care, and legal support.
- Collaborate with DCFS caseworkers, healthcare providers, legal advocates, and other professionals involved in the care of the family to ensure coordinated and comprehensive support.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of all interactions, assessments, service plans, and progress towards goals, in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Participate in regular team meetings, case conferences, and trainings to enhance professional development and ensure effective coordination of services.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Ability Requirements:
- Thorough understanding of substance abuse disorders, treatment modalities, and recovery principles.
- Knowledge of child welfare and family support services, including relevant laws, regulations, and best practices.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for building rapport with families, collaborating with stakeholders, and advocating on behalf of clients.
- Ability to conduct comprehensive assessments, develop service plans, and implement interventions tailored to the needs of each family.
- Proficiency in crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with community resources and support services available to families, including housing assistance, childcare, healthcare, and legal advocacy.
- Commitment to cultural competence and sensitivity in working with diverse populations, ensuring equitable access to services and support.
Education and Experience:
Must have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field, with a preference for candidates holding a Master's degree. A minimum of 2 years of experience in substance abuse treatment, child welfare, family support, or related social services is required, providing the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for effectively supporting families impacted by substance abuse. The candidate should demonstrate a track record of working with families affected by substance abuse, showcasing their familiarity with trauma-informed care principles and best practices for promoting recovery and family stability. Additionally, relevant licensure or certification may be required based on state regulations, further enhancing the candidate's qualifications and ensuring compliance with professional standards. Successful candidates will have demonstrated experience collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and possessing strong advocacy skills, enabling them to effectively advocate for the needs of families and coordinate comprehensive support services.
Physical Demands and Other Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties listed in the job description satisfactorily. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, or controls; reach with hands and arms. Capable of operating standard office equipment, including a computer and keyboard, calculator, typical business machines such as a fax machine and copier. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20-30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to have valid driver’s license, auto insurance and must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle. The work environment characteristics include a noise level which is usually low to moderate.
Position Responsibilities/Program Execution and Decision Making:
- Diversity and Inclusion/ Professionalism: In all aspects of their work presents as a role model to others, behaving in a way which actively supports LCFS as a welcoming community, promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace and collaborates with others to further equity and dismantle barriers to a more inclusive experience of community. Participates in annual professional development and/or advocacy regarding inclusion.
- Ethical Conduct: Follows all ethics policies and procedures related to program execution and decision making as defined by the agency as well as any related professional licensing, regulatory or accrediting body. Maintain confidentiality of client, staff, and agency information. Reports any known or suspected breaches of confidentiality in accordance with policy. Reports possible misconduct or relevant errors/ oversight in a timely manner and responsibly addresses related issues with chain of command.
- Communication/ Interpersonal Skills: Consistently conveys clear, accurate, timely, and respectful communication appropriate for the situation. Informs appropriate management staff when incident occurs or a crisis situation. Maintains professional boundaries with clients/residents, staff, interns, volunteers, and vendors. Able to successfully share skills and concepts with others and works effectively with others under time and environmental pressures.
- Safety and Agency Resource Utilization: Demonstrates sound judgement and foresight in safety awareness and in daily work. Notifies, in a timely manner, the supervisory chain of any incidents or circumstances that need attention. Report all suspicions or allegations of abuse immediately to their supervisor. Ensures appropriate utilization of materials and resources and minimizes waste.
- Other Responsibilities: All other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
Salary : $50,336 - $55,336
