Lead Family Interventionist (BA Degree Req.)

About Us:

• The Baby Fold has been successfully wrapping services around children and families since 1902, offering life-critical support such as foster care, special education, early childhood programming, and adoption support. The Baby Fold is a unique resources with a strong and enduring heritage. We care for our youngest citizens so they can be blessed with loving homes, stable lives, and the futures they deserve.

Benefits & Perks: We take good care of our employees so they can take care of our community. Benefits for full time Family Interventionists:

• 3 Medical Plan Options through Blue Cross Blue Shield - Illinois
• Dental & Vision
• Retirement plan (403(b)/ROTH) with employer match after 1 year
• Life/AD&D, Longterm Disability, Short Term Disablity
• Flexible Spending Plan for Healthcare and Dependent Care pre-tax planning and saving
• Paid Personal time, Sick time, and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement for pre-approved course work
• Employee Assistance Program
• No fee, No credit check $1,500 Line of Credit for medical, mental health, & veterinary services
• Advancement opportunities and abundant training
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities
• Competitive pay with annual merit incrases & regular market adjustments as needed

Summary of Working as a Lead Family Interventionist:

• The Lead Family Interventionist is responsible for providing voluntary in-home, community-based support, stabilization services for families who are involved in the child welfare system and/or whose child has significant behavioral or mental health needs. Must have Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field, valid driver's license/insurance, 21 . Minimum three (3) years social services/case management experience strongly preferred. Full time, Mon-Fri, 37.5 hrs/week. Hourly/non-exempt, Hourly/non-exempt, pay based on experience and education.
• WORK SCHEDULE: Full time, 37.5 hours/week Monday - Friday; must be available some evenings to meet client needs. Start date 7/1.
• Hourly/non-exempt, starting pay based on experience and licensure/certifications
• Starting pay: equivalent to $49,000 - $55,000 annually based on education, experience, and certification/licensure.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF A LEAD FAMILY INTERVENTIONIST:

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, or related field required.
• Valid Driver's license with adequate insurance and driving record requried.
• Minimum three (3) years casework experience preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE LEAD FAMILY INTERVENTIONIST:

• Family Engagement and Assessment: with applicable governing bodies, grant funders, or oversight committees.-add offering parenting classes; Modelling parenting skills and providing parenting education
• Service/Treatment Planning: In collaboration with client, families, and systems of care will implement treatment planning ; will do a lot of referral of coordination of services, working with community agencies to meet treatment planning goals. In collaboration with client families, develops and implements treatment plans in accordance with Nurturing Families Infant-19 or Triple P curriculums, that will stabilize, strengthen and support the family and focus child(ren). Makes referrals and service/treatment recommendations to community service providers as needed.
• Family Support and Stabilization: system of care goals and objectives In accordance with the treatment plan, utilizes trauma informed treatment models to provide in-home support, skill-building, education, training, and support to families in order to (a) Assist parents/caregivers with the creation of a crisis safety plan for the focus child(ren) as appropriate and follow crisis planning procedures as needed, (b) Educate parents/caregivers about healthy child development, as well as the risk and protective factors associated with trauma/childhood adversity, and assist them with developing tools/strategies to promote healthy development and strengthen protective factors for their child(ren), and (c) Support the focus child(ren) and their family and enhances their overall level of functioning through the application of age and developmentally appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Case Management, Advocacy, and Support: In accordance with the system of care goals and adjectives, provides case management, advocacy, and support services to stabilize the family and improve family functioning by working with the family to identify and access needed community services and resources. Using the System of Care model to coordinate services and communicate case information between the family and all involved community resources including schools, service providers, and other contacts.
• Travel and Transportation: As needed
• Record keeping: Maintain all records as needed on a daily basis, including records necessary for program evaluation. Assists in the gathering of data and preparation of reports required by regulatory agencies and/or necessary for program evaluation.

EQUITY, DIVERSITY, & INCLUSION STATEMENT: The Baby Fold is committed to fostering a culture of respect and inclusion, where each individual feels empowered and where our differences are celebrated. We encourage each other to engage in meaningful conversations, seek out different perspectives, and continually work to cultivate an environment where all ideas are valued.

Education

• Bachelors or better