Homemaker

Work Schedule: Typically Monday – Friday, Hours and days vary due to variability of schedule with the clients we serve, flexible time as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS: A high School diploma or GED and be at least 21 years of age. Must possess a valid driver's license, have the ability to use private car to transport self and others, and be insurable.

o Belief in family preservation philosophy

o Knowledge of child abuse and neglect

o Thorough and empathetic communication skills

DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

· Complete and maintain all necessary documentation and paperwork for youth and families enrolled in program. Including Intake, Consent for Release of Confidential Information, Progress notes, Monthly Progress reports, Discharge Summaries, etc., as directed by immediate supervisor, or required by service standard.

· Full Time Staff – Minimum 26 hours of Face-to-Face weekly. Part-Time (hours vary per week) – Minimum 65% Face to Face hours for total hours worked. Maintain appointments with youth and families weekly, with appointments set up one week in advance. Face-to-Face time is direct time meeting with the client to accomplish goals, in person or by telephone. Direct communication with Department of Child Services or Probation officers counts towards Face-to-Face hours if it is client specific and the contact is a minimum of 8 minutes long.

· Provide 24-hour on-call to clients and families for crisis intervention. Crisis Intervention includes, but is not limited to, crisis assessment, planning and counseling specific to the crisis. Most interventions are expected to be in the home.

· Coordinate services for youth and family in program. Including being a liaison for courts, schools, referring agency, therapist, and psychologist. Attend court hearings of clients in the programs and provide testimony, recommendations, and discharge summaries.

· Consult with Circuit Court, Probation, Department of Child Services, on a regular basis and additionally as necessitated.

· Collaborate and communicate with clients’ therapist, psychologist, and psychiatrist as necessary.

· Consult with immediate supervisor on a bi-weekly basis to discuss clients and review documentation, and receive therapeutic direction.

· Meet with Psychological Consultant a minimum of two hours per month.

· Consult with school personnel to enhance educational concerns, problems, attendance, and behaviors as applicable.

· Assist in the continued development of the home-based program in designated counties in our service region.

· Maintain and participate in the completion of necessary outcomes measures to evaluate the home-based program.

· Participate in periodic bi-weekly Staff Meetings and In-Service Training Programs. Under no circumstances is supervision/consultation to be less than one (1) hour of supervision/consultation per 25 hours of face-to-face direct client services provided, nor occur less than every two (2) weeks.

· Participate in a minimum of 10 hours of training each year for part-time, 20 hours for full-time. First Aid and CPR is offered at YSB, but not required for this position.

· Increase communication with referring agents and community to promote the mission of the agencies, and to increase awareness and private/public support of the youth in the programs and the agency.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Retirement plan

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $14 - $16