Family Worker

Be the change you wish to see in the world! Come join our team to empower children and families in our communities to transform their lives and develop to their full potential.

Pressley Ridge Benefits

• Medical coverage available with a Health Savings Account (HSA) with 50% employer match
• Prescription coverage
• Dental and vision plans
• Patient advocate and Medicare specialists available at no cost
• Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account
• Wellness incentive (up to $250)
• 403b with up to 9% employer give/match
• Free life insurance and AD&D
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 9 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Position Summary

The Family Worker works in a collaborative manner to build a partnering relationship with families and others in the home and community to assure that the needs of designated children and their families are respectfully and adequately addressed. In each case the Family Worker will assure that services to children and families are individualized, strengths and needs based, culturally sensitive and responsive, and goal driven. This position requires local travel and flexibility to work a non-traditional schedule in a high-demand work situation.

Essential Responsibilities

• Engage/Develop Enduring Relationships
• Conduct Assessments
• Service Plan Development and Implementation
• Resource Expert
• Service Facilitator
• Professional Relationships and Therapeutic Alliance
• Client Advocacy
• Documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in human services field
• One year experience working with children and families
• Clearances. State Police/FBI per state regulations; Child Protection
• Valid driver's license and insurance.

Working Conditions

• Physical Demands. Requires vision, speech, and hearing
• Environmental Factors. Normal office environment
• A non-traditional work schedule as defined by service needs and crisis “on-call”
• Travel. Local travel for client meetings, school and community activities