Counselor Baby Cat
Job counselor job at Directions for Living
Job Details Largo, FLDescription
Salary: $80,000/year
We offer:
Medical (100% employer paid for employees only), Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term and Long-Term Disability.
5 days of PTO
16 Wellness Days and Holidays - Including the week of Christmas off!
Do you envision working for a dynamic, mission-driven organization which supports the community while fostering an employee culture of appreciation and fun? If your answer is yes, then an employment opportunity at Directions for Living may be a great fit for you! We offer an excellent salary and benefits package to include employer paid health insurance premiums for all full-time employees, PTO and paid company holidays, 403b retirement, EAP, and year-round employee wellness and appreciation initiatives.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This is a professional clinical position providing counseling and services adults and families in the Baby CAT program under the Families First Division. BabyCAT is a community service program that works in-home with parents that are seeking to understand their children's behaviors, keep their children safe, reduce the potential of incurring child welfare, DJJ, or other involuntary or court system involvement and focuses on parents or caregivers that have at least one child age 0-5.
The Counselor for Baby Children's Action Team is a position providing clinical interventions directed at safety concerns that bring the parent or caregiver to the attention of child welfare, and utilizing natural supports, community supports, and input and resources from other community partners or professional agencies. The Counselor for Baby Children's Action Team functions as a member of an Integrated Decision Team (IDT) consisting of the Counselor, a Behavioral Health Case Manager, and an IDT facilitator. In additional to clinical interventions, the Counselor for Baby Children's Action Team is responsible for ensuring the youth and family have an individualized treatment plan that is strength based and built collaboratively with each member of the IDT team during the IDT session. The treatment plan, risk level, and clinical interventions are developed by the Integrated Decision Team that consists of the family, natural supports, and formal supports that care about and know the youth and family best. Each IDT member, including the parent and caregiver, contributes valuable knowledge, expertise and perspective that informs the treatment plan and clinical response. In addition, the Counselor for Baby Children's Action Team is responsible for reporting and discussing at IDT's the youth or families progress/lack of progress, barriers, interventions, safety issues, or any other information important in resolving the safety concerns that bring the youth and family into treatment. The Counselor for Baby Children's Action Team ensures services are delivered using standards of trauma informed care principles, and that plans and clinical interventions address issues regarding how trauma impacts family functioning, and that plans and interventions use trauma resolution skills. The Counselor for Baby Children's Action Team ensures that services are Culturally & Linguistically Competent and are tailored to the unique culture of the child and family. The Counselor for Baby Children's Action Team will ensure that clinical services occur in the community at a place convenient and comfortable for the family. This is a field position. The Counselor for Baby Children's Action Team is responsible for meeting an annual client facing client care number of 1,316 hours. Achieving the minimum required weekly, monthly and annual client facing client care hours is an essential function of this positon.
Directions for Living is an essential services provider. All Directions for Living employees must be willing and able to provide vital support and essential services to the people that we serve in the event of an emergency, pandemic or other disaster situation.
EOE/ADA/DFW
Smoke Free Campus
IND123
Qualifications
EDUCATION EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:
Master's degree in counseling, Psychology, Social Work or related field required.
CAP certification preferred
Must take the Wraparound for Clinicians Training (3-hours) within 30 days of employment. Preference will be given to individuals who have taken the 3-hour Wraparound for Clinicians training.
Must have sufficient clinical knowledge to provide clinical intervention with adults and children who manifest a range of psychopathology, utilizing various treatment approaches including individual, family, play, and group therapy, individual psychopathology and normal childhood development.
Have sufficient clinical knowledge of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused- CBT and other evidence-based treatments.
Must acquire knowledge of community resources.
Experience with families and children.
Early Childhood Education Experience preferred.
Targeted Mental Health Case Manager Department of Health
Job counselor job at Directions for Living
Job Details Clearwater, FLDescription
Salary: $33.73/hr
We offer:
Medical (100% employer paid for employees only), Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term and Long-Term Disability.
5 days of PTO
16 Wellness Days and Holidays - Including the week of Christmas off!
Do you envision working for a dynamic, mission-driven organization which supports the community while fostering an employee culture of appreciation and fun? If your answer is yes, then an employment opportunity at Directions for Living may be a great fit for you! We offer an excellent salary and benefits package to include employer paid health insurance premiums for all full-time employees, PTO and paid company holidays, 403b retirement, EAP, and year-round employee wellness and appreciation initiatives.
Position Summary
The Adult Case Manager is a bachelors prepared professional Certified in Behavioral Health Case Management (BHCM). The Case Manager works as a part of the collaborative care team of healthcare professionals led by a Department of Health primary care provider to support adults with mental health and substance use disorders served in the medical home and assessed and determined to be in need of and will benefit from a low intensity level of care as determined by the LOCUS. The Case Manger plays an integral role of support, linkage, coaching, and guidance for adults with a mental health or co-occurring mental health & substance abuse diagnosis and who have been assessed and determined to be in need of and will benefit from a low intensity level of care as determined by the LOCUS level 1 or 2 as part of Health Care for the Homeless (HCH), and PCHP. Case management services focus providing assistance with arranging financial support, supportive housing, systems management, and transportation, utilizing natural supports, community supports, and input and resources from other community partners or professional agencies. Case management services occur in the community at a place convenient and comfortable for the adult. This is a field-based position and reports to the Supervisor.
Directions for Living is an essential services provider. All Directions for Living Team Members must be willing and able to provide vital support and essential services to the people that we serve in the event of an emergency, pandemic or other disaster situation.
Qualifications
Education/ Experience Requirement:
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or a related area of study from an accredited university
Two years of experience working with the homeless population and/or persons struggling with severe and persistent mental illness and/or substance misuse disorders
EOE/ADA/DFW
Smoke Free Campus
IND123
Counselor
Tallahassee, FL jobs
Job Details Tallahassee Office - Tallahassee, FL Graduate DegreeDescription
Provides therapeutic techniques as delineated in the treatment plan with assigned children and families and provides counseling, intervention and support to create a therapeutic environment in the home or in an outpatient setting.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Attends all Camelot training, completes all new employee orientation topics within the first quarter of employment and demonstrates competency in all initial and ongoing training topics.
For programs utilizing a specific treatment model, achieves certification according to program timelines and adheres to all requirements of the treatment model. (additional information about specific treatment model requirements may be attached)
Demonstrates competency in therapeutic skills and evidence-based or best practice approaches through on-going professional growth and development activities and case review.
Utilizes outcome measures and other reports (when applicable) in each clients treatment by reviewing initial and quarterly measures and reports and bases treatment plans and interventions on issues identified through continual assessment.
Maintains electronic and paper clinical files according to company policy and applicable regulations.
Completes clinical documentation within established time frames.
Attends and actively participates in weekly supervision including follow-up with supervision recommendations.
Works with team to create and update all client and family centered Treatment Plans, assuring that all plans meet Camelot policies, state and federal law/rules, funding requirements and COA standards in a timely manner.
Provides individual, group, and family therapeutic interventions as outlined in the Treatment Plan.
Participates in permanency planning activities, including discharge planning as assigned by the treatment team within established time frame.
Participates in staffings for children assigned on case load.
Participates in court-related issues for the case load in coordination with their supervisor.
Links the child and family with specific services and resources as identified in the service/treatment plan.
Serves as liaison with other professionals and agencies.
On-call as directed by Clinical Director and program requirements.
Discusses with supervisor any over or under utilization of services in regards to outcome monitoring.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Master's degree preferred in a Human Service discipline from four-year accredited college or university and experience working with children/adolescents in a therapeutic treatment environment and in compliance with State or contractual requirements.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS This position requires the following credentials.
Possess a current Background Clearance Screening Letter.
Possess a valid drivers license and be insurable by the agencys current insurance carrier if using a company automobile.
Valid personal auto insurance
CPR Certified (Where required)
First Aid Certified (Ohio Only)
For Ohio employees only, be Licensed as a Social Worker (LSW), Professional Counselor (PC) or a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS This position requires the following additional qualifications.
Organizational skills
Communication skills
Ability to work flexible hours
Proficient in computer usage including Microsoft Office products.
Counselor -Bilingual
Fort Lauderdale, FL jobs
Job Details Ft Lauderdale Office - Fort Lauderdale, FL Full Time Graduate Degree $40000.00 - $60000.00 Salary/year Description
Camelot Community Care is looking for both Masters Level and Licensed therapists for our In-Home/Outpatient Counseling Program. This is the perfect opportunity for someone who is looking for flexibility in their schedule. Must be able to carry a caseload of at least 10 clients.
Therapists provide individual and family therapeutic interventions in the office, client homes, schools and in the community, with children who display serious emotional, mental health or behavioral issues. Services are currently being provided face to face and on occasion, via telehealth if appropriate.
Service tasks include:
· Demonstrate competency in therapeutic skills and evidence based or best practice approaches through on-going professional growth, development activities and case reviews
· Completion of Intake Assessments and initial admission diagnostic paperwork
· Provide individual and family therapeutic interventions as prescribed in the treatment plan
· Completion of treatment plans and progress notes according to the requirements of funders and insurance companies
· Completion of clinical documentation within established time frames
· Maintains electronic health record and paper clinical files according to company policies
· Actively participates in supervision
· On-going assessment of client progress utilizing outcome measures and other assessment tools
· Participate in treatment team meetings and staffings when applicable
Qualifications
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Masters degree in social work, counseling or related field from a four-year accredited college or university is required. Experience providing counseling services to children/adolescents in a therapeutic treatment environment and experience working with trauma preferred. Level 2 background screening is required. Bilingual Preferred
Counselor
Gainesville, FL jobs
Job Details Gainesville Office - Gainesville, FL Graduate DegreeDescription
Provides therapeutic techniques as delineated in the treatment plan with assigned children and families and provides counseling, intervention and support to create a therapeutic environment in the home or in an outpatient setting.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Attends all Camelot training, completes all new employee orientation topics within the first quarter of employment and demonstrates competency in all initial and ongoing training topics.
For programs utilizing a specific treatment model, achieves certification according to program timelines and adheres to all requirements of the treatment model. (additional information about specific treatment model requirements may be attached)
Demonstrates competency in therapeutic skills and evidence-based or best practice approaches through on-going professional growth and development activities and case review.
Utilizes outcome measures and other reports (when applicable) in each clients treatment by reviewing initial and quarterly measures and reports and bases treatment plans and interventions on issues identified through continual assessment.
Maintains electronic and paper clinical files according to company policy and applicable regulations.
Completes clinical documentation within established time frames.
Attends and actively participates in weekly supervision including follow-up with supervision recommendations.
Works with team to create and update all client and family centered Treatment Plans, assuring that all plans meet Camelot policies, state and federal law/rules, funding requirements and COA standards in a timely manner.
Provides individual, group, and family therapeutic interventions as outlined in the Treatment Plan.
Participates in permanency planning activities, including discharge planning as assigned by the treatment team within established time frame.
Participates in staffings for children assigned on case load.
Participates in court-related issues for the case load in coordination with their supervisor.
Links the child and family with specific services and resources as identified in the service/treatment plan.
Serves as liaison with other professionals and agencies.
On-call as directed by Clinical Director and program requirements.
Discusses with supervisor any over or under utilization of services in regards to outcome monitoring.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Master's degree preferred in a Human Service discipline from four-year accredited college or university and experience working with children/adolescents in a therapeutic treatment environment and in compliance with State or contractual requirements.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS This position requires the following credentials.
Possess a current Background Clearance Screening Letter.
Possess a valid drivers license and be insurable by the agencys current insurance carrier if using a company automobile.
Valid personal auto insurance
CPR Certified (Where required)
First Aid Certified (Ohio Only)
For Ohio employees only, be Licensed as a Social Worker (LSW), Professional Counselor (PC) or a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS This position requires the following additional qualifications.
Organizational skills
Communication skills
Ability to work flexible hours
Proficient in computer usage including Microsoft Office products.
Counselor
Clearwater, FL jobs
Job Details Experienced Clearwater Office - Clearwater, FL Graduate Degree $45000.00 - $45000.00 Salary/year Day Health CareDescription
Camelot Community Care employs over 500 dedicated and talented professionals who lead us in our efforts of helping children reach their fullest potential. Working for Camelot is a unique experience where each employee is asked not only to shape the future of the children they serve, but also help shape the future of the company. We take pride in our organizational culture of allowing local programs and staff an appropriate amount of autonomy to design and deliver services that best meet their community's needs. Camelot is not a top-heavy organization but instead we place our trust and confidence in local leadership with the corporate administration providing guidance, support and the necessary resources to provide high quality services.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Attends all Camelot training, completes all new employee orientation topics within the first quarter of employment and demonstrates competency in all initial and ongoing training topics.
2. For programs utilizing a specific treatment model, achieves certification according to program timelines and adheres to all requirements of the treatment model. (additional information about specific treatment model requirements may be attached)
3. Demonstrates competency in therapeutic skills and evidence-based or best practice approaches through on-going professional growth and development activities and case review.
4. Utilizes outcome measures and other reports (when applicable) in each client's treatment by reviewing initial and quarterly measures and reports and bases treatment plans and interventions on issues identified through continual assessment.
5. Maintains electronic and paper clinical files according to company policy and applicable regulations.
6. Completes clinical documentation within established time frames.
7. Attends and actively participates in weekly supervision including follow-up with supervision recommendations.
8. Works with team to create and update all client and family centered Treatment Plans, assuring that all plans meet Camelot policies, state and federal law/rules, funding requirements and COA standards in a timely manner.
9. Provides individual, group, and family therapeutic interventions as outlined in the Treatment Plan.
10. Participates in permanency planning activities, including discharge planning as assigned by the treatment team within established time frame.
11. Participates in staffings for children assigned on case load.
12. Participates in court-related issues for the case load in coordination with their supervisor.
13. Links the child and family with specific services and resources as identified in the service/treatment plan.
14. Serves as liaison with other professionals and agencies.
15. On-call as directed by Clinical Director and program requirements.
16. Discusses with supervisor any over or under utilization of services in regards to outcome monitoring.
17. Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Master's degree preferred in a Human Service discipline from four-year accredited college or university and experience working with children/adolescents in a therapeutic treatment environment and in compliance with State or contractual requirements. Bi-lingual English-Spanish preferred.
We invest in you!
Health Insurance Plan
Dental Insurance Plan
401K Plan
11 paid holidays
Generous vacation and sick time benefits
Tuition and CEU reimbursement
Flexible spending accounts
Supplemental insurance packages including disability, life insurance, and other products
Camelot employees receive competitive salaries, performance-based pay in some positions, on-going training, CEU opportunities, as well as promotional opportunities throughout the company. Most importantly, joining Camelot provides an opportunity to be part of a team that is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care to children in a supportive and friendly work environment.
Job Details Ocala Office - Ocala, FL Graduate Degree $50000.00 - $50000.00 Salary/year Description
Provides therapeutic techniques as delineated in the treatment plan with assigned children and families and provides counseling, intervention and support to create a therapeutic environment in the home or in an outpatient setting.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Attends all Camelot training, completes all new employee orientation topics within the first quarter of employment and demonstrates competency in all initial and ongoing training topics.
For programs utilizing a specific treatment model, achieves certification according to program timelines and adheres to all requirements of the treatment model. (additional information about specific treatment model requirements may be attached)
Demonstrates competency in therapeutic skills and evidence-based or best practice approaches through on-going professional growth and development activities and case review.
Utilizes outcome measures and other reports (when applicable) in each clients treatment by reviewing initial and quarterly measures and reports and bases treatment plans and interventions on issues identified through continual assessment.
Maintains electronic and paper clinical files according to company policy and applicable regulations.
Completes clinical documentation within established time frames.
Attends and actively participates in weekly supervision including follow-up with supervision recommendations.
Works with team to create and update all client and family centered Treatment Plans, assuring that all plans meet Camelot policies, state and federal law/rules, funding requirements and COA standards in a timely manner.
Provides individual, group, and family therapeutic interventions as outlined in the Treatment Plan.
Participates in permanency planning activities, including discharge planning as assigned by the treatment team within established time frame.
Participates in staffings for children assigned on case load.
Participates in court-related issues for the case load in coordination with their supervisor.
Links the child and family with specific services and resources as identified in the service/treatment plan.
Serves as liaison with other professionals and agencies.
On-call as directed by Clinical Director and program requirements.
Discusses with supervisor any over or under utilization of services in regards to outcome monitoring.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Master's degree preferred in a Human Service discipline from four-year accredited college or university and experience working with children/adolescents in a therapeutic treatment environment and in compliance with State or contractual requirements.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS This position requires the following credentials.
Possess a current Background Clearance Screening Letter.
Possess a valid drivers license and be insurable by the agencys current insurance carrier if using a company automobile.
Valid personal auto insurance
CPR Certified (Where required)
First Aid Certified (Ohio Only)
For Ohio employees only, be Licensed as a Social Worker (LSW), Professional Counselor (PC) or a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS This position requires the following additional qualifications.
Organizational skills
Communication skills
Ability to work flexible hours
Proficient in computer usage including Microsoft Office products.
Foster Care Case Manager/Social Worker
Tallahassee, FL jobs
Job Details Tallahassee Office - Tallahassee, FL Full Time 4 Year Degree $45000.00 - $50000.00 Salary/year Up to 50% Flexible/Non-TraditionalDescription
Camelot Community Care employs over 500 dedicated and talented professionals who lead us in our efforts of helping children reach their fullest potential. Working for Camelot is a unique experience where each employee is asked not only to shape the future of the children they serve, but also help shape the future of the company. We take pride in our organizational culture of allowing local programs and staff an appropriate amount of autonomy to design and deliver services that best meet their community's needs. Camelot is not a top heavy organization but instead we place our trust and confidence in local leadership with the corporate administration providing guidance, support and the necessary resources to provide high quality services.
Child Welfare Case Managers are responsible for participating in staff development opportunities and maintains child welfare certification through on-going training. They work cooperatively with our team of case managers and maintain relationships with supervisory staff, community resource providers with children and families, including awareness of and attention to achievement of permanency, satisfaction with services, and overall safety of children. They also complete case notes, prepare for and attend court activities, develop and complete judicial reviews, assessments, makes referrals, arranges placements, conducts home studies and facilitates family contacts.
Position Responsibilities
1. Participates in staff development opportunities and maintains child welfare certification through on-going training.
2. Works as a cooperative member of the unit particularly in the area of backing up other team members and assisting on cases.
3. Maintains relationships with supervisory staff, emphasizing proper response to and use of supervision and appropriate reliance on supervisory staff to guide their activities during unusual circumstances.
4. Maintains relationships with community resource providers, particularly emphasizing facilitation of the referral process and providing continuity of care to the families on the caseload.
5. Establishes and maintains relationships with children and families including awareness of and attention to achievement of permanency, satisfaction with services, and overall safety of children.
6. Accurately completes case notes on a continual basis which are factual, up to date and descriptive. All case notes are entered into the required data system according to current policy and contractual outcomes.
7. Prepares for and attends all court activities as necessary. This includes court hearings, testifying concerning the status of cases and progress toward permanency, appropriate interactions with attorneys, and making recommendations to the court.
8. Develops and completes judicial reviews, initial and quarterly assessments, child well being assessments, medical reviews, reunification packets and termination reports/summaries as well as all other required reports on time according to current policy and contractual outcomes.
9. Attends individual case staffings.
10. Conducts initial and ongoing child safety assessments.
11. Makes referrals for services for all cases as needed.
12. Arranges for emergency placement, emergency medical treatment and emergency services for children at risk.
13. Conducts diligent searches for parents and family members as needed and thoroughly documents that the effort has been made to locate parents and family members.
14. Completes home studies as required for prospective placements.
15. Plans and facilitates visits between children in care and their family members.
16. Conducts minimum monthly face-to-face contacts with children, parents, relatives and others for their caseload.
17. Reviews and assesses the familys progress made toward achieving case plan goals.
18. Supports foster and adoptive families.
19. Negotiates subsidy agreements with adoptive parents when applicable.
20. Completes required adoption paperwork leading to finalization as assigned and when applicable.
21. Meets adoption goals when applicable.
Qualifications
Education, experience and Skills
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or other related human service field and one year of relevant social services experience working with children and families.
This position requires the following credentials:
Child Welfare Certification: Will be required to participate in certification training and obtain certification upon completion of training
Possess a current Background Clearance Screening Letter.
Possess a valid drivers license and be insurable by the agency's current insurance carrier if using a company automobile.
Possess skills necessary to understand and evaluate risk factors for child abuse and neglect
Thorough computer skills including all Microsoft office products.
We invest in you!
Health Insurance Plan
Dental Insurance Plan
401K Plan
11 paid holidays
Generous vacation and sick time benefits
Tuition and CEU reimbursement
Flexible spending accounts
Supplemental insurance packages including disability, life insurance, and other products
Camelot employees receive competitive salaries, performance-based pay in some positions, on-going training, CEU opportunities, as well as promotional opportunities throughout the company. Most importantly, joining Camelot provides an opportunity to be part of a team that is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care to children in a supportive and friendly work environment.
Camelot Community Care is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace.
Child Welfare Case Manager
Tampa, FL jobs
Job Details Tampa Case Management - Tampa, FL Full Time 4 Year Degree $49500.00 - $49500.00 Up to 50% Flexible/Non-TraditionalDescription
Camelot Community Care employs over 500 dedicated and talented professionals who lead us in our efforts of helping children reach their fullest potential. Working for Camelot is a unique experience where each employee is asked not only to shape the future of the children they serve, but also help shape the future of the company. We take pride in our organizational culture of allowing local programs and staff an appropriate amount of autonomy to design and deliver services that best meet their community's needs. Camelot is not a top heavy organization but instead we place our trust and confidence in local leadership with the corporate administration providing guidance, support and the necessary resources to provide high quality services.
Child Welfare Case Managers are responsible for participating in staff development opportunities and maintains child welfare certification through on-going training. They work cooperatively with our team of case managers and maintain relationships with supervisory staff, community resource providers with children and families, including awareness of and attention to achievement of permanency, satisfaction with services, and overall safety of children. They also complete case notes, prepare for and attend court activities, develop and complete judicial reviews, assessments, makes referrals, arranges placements, conducts home studies and facilitates family contacts.
Position Responsibilities
1. Participates in staff development opportunities and maintains child welfare certification through on-going training.
2. Works as a cooperative member of the unit particularly in the area of backing up other team members and assisting on cases.
3. Maintains relationships with supervisory staff, emphasizing proper response to and use of supervision and appropriate reliance on supervisory staff to guide their activities during unusual circumstances.
4. Maintains relationships with community resource providers, particularly emphasizing facilitation of the referral process and providing continuity of care to the families on the caseload.
5. Establishes and maintains relationships with children and families including awareness of and attention to achievement of permanency, satisfaction with services, and overall safety of children.
6. Accurately completes case notes on a continual basis which are factual, up to date and descriptive. All case notes are entered into the required data system according to current policy and contractual outcomes.
7. Prepares for and attends all court activities as necessary. This includes court hearings, testifying concerning the status of cases and progress toward permanency, appropriate interactions with attorneys, and making recommendations to the court.
8. Develops and completes judicial reviews, initial and quarterly assessments, child well being assessments, medical reviews, reunification packets and termination reports/summaries as well as all other required reports on time according to current policy and contractual outcomes.
9. Attends individual case staffings.
10. Conducts initial and ongoing child safety assessments.
11. Makes referrals for services for all cases as needed.
12. Arranges for emergency placement, emergency medical treatment and emergency services for children at risk.
13. Conducts diligent searches for parents and family members as needed and thoroughly documents that the effort has been made to locate parents and family members.
14. Completes home studies as required for prospective placements.
15. Plans and facilitates visits between children in care and their family members.
16. Conducts minimum monthly face-to-face contacts with children, parents, relatives and others for their caseload.
17. Reviews and assesses the familys progress made toward achieving case plan goals.
18. Supports foster and adoptive families.
19. Negotiates subsidy agreements with adoptive parents when applicable.
20. Completes required adoption paperwork leading to finalization as assigned and when applicable.
21. Meets adoption goals when applicable.
Qualifications
Education, experience and Skills
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or other related human service field and one year of relevant social services experience working with children and families.
This position requires the following credentials:
Child Welfare Certification: Will be required to participate in certification training and obtain certification upon completion of training
Possess a current Background Clearance Screening Letter.
Possess a valid drivers license and be insurable by the agency's current insurance carrier if using a company automobile.
Possess skills necessary to understand and evaluate risk factors for child abuse and neglect
Thorough computer skills including all Microsoft office products.
We invest in you!
Health Insurance Plan
Dental Insurance Plan
401K Plan
11 paid holidays
Generous vacation and sick time benefits
Tuition and CEU reimbursement
Flexible spending accounts
Supplemental insurance packages including disability, life insurance, and other products
Camelot employees receive competitive salaries, performance-based pay in some positions, on-going training, CEU opportunities, as well as promotional opportunities throughout the company. Most importantly, joining Camelot provides an opportunity to be part of a team that is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care to children in a supportive and friendly work environment.
Camelot Community Care is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace.
Adoptions Case Manager/Social Worker
Tallahassee, FL jobs
Job Details Experienced Tallahassee Office - Tallahassee, FL 4 Year Degree $47500.00 - $51500.00 Salary/year DayDescription
Camelot Community Care employs over 500 dedicated and talented professionals who lead us in our efforts of helping children reach their fullest potential. Working for Camelot is a unique experience where each employee is asked not only to shape the future of the children they serve, but also help shape the future of the company. We take pride in our organizational culture of allowing local programs and staff an appropriate amount of autonomy to design and deliver services that best meet their community's needs. Camelot is not a top heavy organization but instead we place our trust and confidence in local leadership with the corporate administration providing guidance, support and the necessary resources to provide high quality services.
Child Welfare Case Managers are responsible for participating in staff development opportunities and maintains child welfare certification through on-going training. They work cooperatively with our team of case managers and maintain relationships with supervisory staff, community resource providers with children and families, including awareness of and attention to achievement of permanency, satisfaction with services, and overall safety of children. They also complete case notes, prepare for and attend court activities, develop and complete judicial reviews, assessments, makes referrals, arranges placements, conducts home studies and facilitates family contacts.
Position Responsibilities
1. Participates in staff development opportunities and maintains child welfare certification through on-going training.
2. Works as a cooperative member of the unit particularly in the area of backing up other team members and assisting on cases.
3. Maintains relationships with supervisory staff, emphasizing proper response to and use of supervision and appropriate reliance on supervisory staff to guide their activities during unusual circumstances.
4. Maintains relationships with community resource providers, particularly emphasizing facilitation of the referral process and providing continuity of care to the families on the caseload.
5. Establishes and maintains relationships with children and families including awareness of and attention to achievement of permanency, satisfaction with services, and overall safety of children.
6. Accurately completes case notes on a continual basis which are factual, up to date and descriptive. All case notes are entered into the required data system according to current policy and contractual outcomes.
7. Prepares for and attends all court activities as necessary. This includes court hearings, testifying concerning the status of cases and progress toward permanency, appropriate interactions with attorneys, and making recommendations to the court.
8. Develops and completes judicial reviews, initial and quarterly assessments, child well being assessments, medical reviews, reunification packets and termination reports/summaries as well as all other required reports on time according to current policy and contractual outcomes.
9. Attends individual case staffings.
10. Conducts initial and ongoing child safety assessments.
11. Makes referrals for services for all cases as needed.
12. Arranges for emergency placement, emergency medical treatment and emergency services for children at risk.
13. Conducts diligent searches for parents and family members as needed and thoroughly documents that the effort has been made to locate parents and family members.
14. Completes home studies as required for prospective placements.
15. Plans and facilitates visits between children in care and their family members.
16. Conducts minimum monthly face-to-face contacts with children, parents, relatives and others for their caseload.
17. Reviews and assesses the familys progress made toward achieving case plan goals.
18. Supports foster and adoptive families.
19. Negotiates subsidy agreements with adoptive parents when applicable.
20. Completes required adoption paperwork leading to finalization as assigned and when applicable.
21. Meets adoption goals when applicable.
Qualifications
Education, experience and Skills
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or other related human service field and one year of relevant social services experience working with children and families.
This position requires the following credentials:
Child Welfare Certification: Will be required to participate in certification training and obtain certification upon completion of training
Possess a current Background Clearance Screening Letter.
Possess a valid drivers license and be insurable by the agency's current insurance carrier if using a company automobile.
Possess skills necessary to understand and evaluate risk factors for child abuse and neglect
Thorough computer skills including all Microsoft office products.
We invest in you!
Health Insurance Plan
Dental Insurance Plan
401K Plan
11 paid holidays
Generous vacation and sick time benefits
Tuition and CEU reimbursement
Flexible spending accounts
Supplemental insurance packages including disability, life insurance, and other products
Camelot employees receive competitive salaries, performance-based pay in some positions, on-going training, CEU opportunities, as well as promotional opportunities throughout the company. Most importantly, joining Camelot provides an opportunity to be part of a team that is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care to children in a supportive and friendly work environment.
Camelot Community Care is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace.
Adoptions Case Manager/Social Worker
Tallahassee, FL jobs
Job Details Tallahassee Office - Tallahassee, FL 4 Year Degree Up to 50% Flexible/Non-TraditionalDescription
Camelot Community Care employs over 500 dedicated and talented professionals who lead us in our efforts of helping children reach their fullest potential. Working for Camelot is a unique experience where each employee is asked not only to shape the future of the children they serve, but also help shape the future of the company. We take pride in our organizational culture of allowing local programs and staff an appropriate amount of autonomy to design and deliver services that best meet their community's needs. Camelot is not a top heavy organization but instead we place our trust and confidence in local leadership with the corporate administration providing guidance, support and the necessary resources to provide high quality services.
Child Welfare Case Managers are responsible for participating in staff development opportunities and maintains child welfare certification through on-going training. They work cooperatively with our team of case managers and maintain relationships with supervisory staff, community resource providers with children and families, including awareness of and attention to achievement of permanency, satisfaction with services, and overall safety of children. They also complete case notes, prepare for and attend court activities, develop and complete judicial reviews, assessments, makes referrals, arranges placements, conducts home studies and facilitates family contacts.
Position Responsibilities
1. Participates in staff development opportunities and maintains child welfare certification through on-going training.
2. Works as a cooperative member of the unit particularly in the area of backing up other team members and assisting on cases.
3. Maintains relationships with supervisory staff, emphasizing proper response to and use of supervision and appropriate reliance on supervisory staff to guide their activities during unusual circumstances.
4. Maintains relationships with community resource providers, particularly emphasizing facilitation of the referral process and providing continuity of care to the families on the caseload.
5. Establishes and maintains relationships with children and families including awareness of and attention to achievement of permanency, satisfaction with services, and overall safety of children.
6. Accurately completes case notes on a continual basis which are factual, up to date and descriptive. All case notes are entered into the required data system according to current policy and contractual outcomes.
7. Prepares for and attends all court activities as necessary. This includes court hearings, testifying concerning the status of cases and progress toward permanency, appropriate interactions with attorneys, and making recommendations to the court.
8. Develops and completes judicial reviews, initial and quarterly assessments, child well being assessments, medical reviews, reunification packets and termination reports/summaries as well as all other required reports on time according to current policy and contractual outcomes.
9. Attends individual case staffings.
10. Conducts initial and ongoing child safety assessments.
11. Makes referrals for services for all cases as needed.
12. Arranges for emergency placement, emergency medical treatment and emergency services for children at risk.
13. Conducts diligent searches for parents and family members as needed and thoroughly documents that the effort has been made to locate parents and family members.
14. Completes home studies as required for prospective placements.
15. Plans and facilitates visits between children in care and their family members.
16. Conducts minimum monthly face-to-face contacts with children, parents, relatives and others for their caseload.
17. Reviews and assesses the familys progress made toward achieving case plan goals.
18. Supports foster and adoptive families.
19. Negotiates subsidy agreements with adoptive parents when applicable.
20. Completes required adoption paperwork leading to finalization as assigned and when applicable.
21. Meets adoption goals when applicable.
Qualifications
Education, experience and Skills
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or other related human service field and one year of relevant social services experience working with children and families.
This position requires the following credentials:
Child Welfare Certification: Will be required to participate in certification training and obtain certification upon completion of training
Possess a current Background Clearance Screening Letter.
Possess a valid drivers license and be insurable by the agency's current insurance carrier if using a company automobile.
Possess skills necessary to understand and evaluate risk factors for child abuse and neglect
Thorough computer skills including all Microsoft office products.
We invest in you!
Health Insurance Plan
Dental Insurance Plan
401K Plan
11 paid holidays
Generous vacation and sick time benefits
Tuition and CEU reimbursement
Flexible spending accounts
Supplemental insurance packages including disability, life insurance, and other products
Camelot employees receive competitive salaries, performance-based pay in some positions, on-going training, CEU opportunities, as well as promotional opportunities throughout the company. Most importantly, joining Camelot provides an opportunity to be part of a team that is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care to children in a supportive and friendly work environment.
Camelot Community Care is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace.
Therapist - Therapeutic Foster Care
Greenacres, FL jobs
Job Details Experienced Palm Beach Office - Greenacres, FL Graduate Degree $45000.00 - $50000.00 Salary/year DayDescription
Camelot Community Care employs over 500 dedicated and talented professionals who lead us in our efforts of helping children reach their fullest potential. Working for Camelot is a unique experience where each employee is asked not only to shape the future of the children they serve, but also help shape the future of the company. We take pride in our organizational culture of allowing local programs and staff an appropriate amount of autonomy to design and deliver services that best meet their community's needs. Camelot is not a top-heavy organization but instead we place our trust and confidence in local leadership with the corporate administration providing guidance, support and the necessary resources to provide high quality services.
1. Attends all Camelot training, completes all new employee orientation topics within the first quarter of employment and demonstrates competency in all initial and ongoing training topics.
2. For programs utilizing a specific treatment model, achieves certification according to program timelines and adheres to all requirements of the treatment model. (additional information about specific treatment model requirements may be attached)
3. Demonstrates competency in therapeutic skills and evidence-based or best practice approaches through on-going professional growth and development activities and case review.
4. Utilizes outcome measures and other reports (when applicable) in each client's treatment by reviewing initial and quarterly measures and reports and bases treatment plans and interventions on issues identified through continual assessment.
5. Maintains electronic and paper clinical files according to company policy and applicable regulations.
6. Completes clinical documentation within established time frames.
7. Attends and actively participates in weekly supervision including follow-up with supervision recommendations.
8. Works with team to create and update all client and family centered Treatment Plans, assuring that all plans meet Camelot policies, state and federal law/rules, funding requirements and COA standards in a timely manner.
9. Provides individual, group, and family therapeutic interventions as outlined in the Treatment Plan.
10. Participates in permanency planning activities, including discharge planning as assigned by the treatment team within established time frame.
11. Participates in staffings for children assigned on case load.
12. Participates in court-related issues for the case load in coordination with their supervisor.
13. Links the child and family with specific services and resources as identified in the service/treatment plan.
14. Serves as liaison with other professionals and agencies.
15. On-call as directed by Clinical Director and program requirements.
16. Discusses with supervisor any over or under utilization of services in regards to outcome monitoring.
17. Other duties as assigned.
We invest in you!
Health Insurance Plan
Dental Insurance Plan
401K Plan
11 paid holidays
Generous vacation and sick time benefits
Tuition and CEU reimbursement
Flexible spending accounts
Supplemental insurance packages including disability, life insurance, and other products
Camelot employees receive competitive salaries, performance-based pay in some positions, on-going training, CEU opportunities, as well as promotional opportunities throughout the company. Most importantly, joining Camelot provides an opportunity to be part of a team that is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care to children in a supportive and friendly work environment.
Qualifications
Educational and Experience Requirements
Master's degree in counseling or related field. Two years experience working with youth.
Camelot Community Care is an equal opportunity employer and drug free. workplace.
Family Support Worker
Tallahassee, FL jobs
Job Details Tallahassee Office - Tallahassee, FL Full Time High School $18.00 - $18.00 Description
Serves as a member of a Case Management team to provide support and assistance to children and families to aid in the prevention of child abuse and neglect in at-risk families.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Assist Case Managers in maintaining records and program documentation for families receiving services.
Assist families in efforts to receive training, education or social services such as housing, day care, employment and training, counseling, and/or medical treatment.
Participate in staffings, court hearing and other team meetings related to the provision of services to children and families.
Provide assistance in delivery of care management services, including assessment, planning, linking, monitoring, and advocacy, to assist children and families.
Coordinate necessary transportation for families.
Assist in supervising children in absence of parents or those awaiting placement.
Complete all required documentation accurately and timely according to all applicable policies, contract terms, and regulatory requirements.
Monitor quality of care by contacting families by phone and conducting home visits.
Provide families with education/information/training in order to enhance their awareness of child abuse and neglect, promote family stability and a healthy family system
Assist Case Managers in referring children and families to appropriate community services and otherwise assure continuity of care for children and families.
Treat all children and families with the utmost respect and common courtesy.
Qualifications
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma and 2 years experience in providing social service, child development, family services or working in a childcare setting. An Associates or Bachelors Degree in Social Science or related field may substitute for the required experience.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS This position requires the following credentials.
Maintain a valid drivers license
Maintain auto insurance according to state requirements
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS This position requires the following additional qualifications.
Organizational skills
Communication skills
Ability to work a flexible work schedule including nights and weekends
Proficient computer skills including the use of Microsoft operating systems and Office products
Ability to observe and accurately report the functioning of families
Family Support Specialist
Fort Myers, FL jobs
Job Details Ft Myers - Ft Myers, FL Full Time 4 Year Degree $20.76 - $20.76 HourlyDescription
Camelot Community Care, which was named the Large Non-Profit of the year at the Tampa Bay Business and Wealth Magazine's 2022 Philanthropy Awards, employs over 500 dedicated and talented professionals who lead us in our efforts of helping children reach their fullest potential. Working for Camelot is a unique experience where each employee is asked not only to shape the future of the children they serve, but also help shape the future of the company. We take pride in our organizational culture of allowing local programs and staff an appropriate amount of autonomy to design and deliver services that best meet their community's needs. Camelot is not a top-heavy organization but instead we place our trust and confidence in local leadership with the corporate administration providing guidance, support and the necessary resources to provide high quality services.”
The Family Support Specialist provides in-home intervention to children and their families utilizing a skill based, solution focused model to help families adopt positive solutions to problems through the teaching of skills and behavioral techniques accessing community resources and support.
Essential Functions & Duties:
Develops and maintains effective working relationships with families and with community service resources, including medical professionals, public welfare
Personnel, lawyers, therapists, law enforcement staff, school officials, neighbors, and religious and youth organization representatives utilizing referral sources as necessary.
Provides screening and assessment to determine program eligibility and identifies areas to address in the service plan if applicable.
Provides training a support in the development and utilization of functional skills to families with problems and individuals associated with the families.
Assesses problems and provides care to youth and families; monitors individual and
family progress in the attainment of predetermined goals providing regular review and update of service plans.
Maintains appropriate level of direct contact with families per program requirements, and remains available to families 24/7, for crisis intervention as needed.
Provides consumers, including school personnel and others working with children served by the program, training in the management of difficult behaviors.
Promotes family self-determination by assisting family in identifying and accessing community service and resources.
Educate families on the needs of good physical health, quality medical attention and preventive health care.
Assists families in building on their spiritual and religious beliefs or practices as a source of strength to reach their goals.
Promotes culture of professionalism through role modeling and respect.
Meets with families and children at various locations; utilizes own vehicle to travel to work destinations and to transport youth as authorized.
Prepares and submits reports and recommendations concerning case load status, budget requests, changes in service plans, and any unusual incidents that occur in the operations of the program.
Reports any critical incidents involving family members or staff according to standard reporting guidelines.
Prepares proper documentation and service plans in a timely manner as defined by the program.
Implements feedback from supervisor.
Ensures compliance with all contractual, regulatory, program, and accrediting body standards.
Notifies supervisor of change in professional status or standing that may affect job status or program compliance including driving record, driver's license suspension, vehicle insurance cancellation, and missed mandatory training.
May be trained to become a certified Common Sense Parenting Instructor and as a certified instructor may be asked to conduct Common Sense Parenting (CSP) Courses at designated locations as assigned.
We invest in you!
Health Insurance Plan
Dental Insurance Plan
401K Plan
11 paid holidays
Generous vacation and sick time benefits
Tuition and CEU reimbursement
Flexible spending accounts
Supplemental insurance packages including disability, life insurance, and other products
Camelot employees receive competitive salaries, performance-based pay in some positions, on-going training, CEU opportunities, as well as promotional opportunities throughout the company. Most importantly, joining Camelot provides an opportunity to be part of a team that is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care to children in a supportive and friendly work environment.
Qualifications
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma and 2 years experience in providing social service, child development, family services or working in a childcare setting. An Associates or Bachelors Degree in Social Science or related field may substitute for the required experience.
Family Reunification Specialist
Clearwater, FL jobs
Job Details Clearwater Office - Clearwater, FL Full Time Graduate Degree $50000.00 - $50000.00 Salary/year Description
Serving Pasco County
Are you a Master level Clinician seeking to work as a team to nurture and transform the stability and functioning of families?
Camelot, a leading non-profit in the state of Florida, offers:
flexible schedules
mileage reimbursement
paid training in FFT-CW
manageable case load sizes
weekly individual and group consultation
11 paid holidays annually
multiple Health/Dental/Vision/Life Ins Options
generous PTO
Therapists provide therapeutic techniques as delineated in the treatment plan with assigned children and families in the modality of family therapy, intervention and support to create a therapeutic environment in the home. This program operates under the direction of the Program Director. Therapists will provide, at a minimum, weekly one-hour, home-based family therapy sessions to clients. Therapists will utilize the FFT model with families and carry a caseload of 8 to 10 families, providing services anywhere from 12 to 16 weeks.
Master's Degree Required
Qualifications
Master's Degree Required
Family Support Worker
Orlando, FL jobs
Job Details Orange - Orlando, FL Full Time High School $15.45 - $15.45 Description
Serves as a member of a Case Management team to provide support and assistance to children and families to aid in the prevention of child abuse and neglect in at-risk families.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Assist Case Managers in maintaining records and program documentation for families receiving services.
Assist families in efforts to receive training, education or social services such as housing, day care, employment and training, counseling, and/or medical treatment.
Participate in staffings, court hearing and other team meetings related to the provision of services to children and families.
Provide assistance in delivery of care management services, including assessment, planning, linking, monitoring, and advocacy, to assist children and families.
Coordinate necessary transportation for families.
Assist in supervising children in absence of parents or those awaiting placement.
Complete all required documentation accurately and timely according to all applicable policies, contract terms, and regulatory requirements.
Monitor quality of care by contacting families by phone and conducting home visits.
Provide families with education/information/training in order to enhance their awareness of child abuse and neglect, promote family stability and a healthy family system
Assist Case Managers in referring children and families to appropriate community services and otherwise assure continuity of care for children and families.
Treat all children and families with the utmost respect and common courtesy.
Qualifications
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma and 2 years experience in providing social service, child development, family services or working in a childcare setting. An Associates or Bachelors Degree in Social Science or related field may substitute for the required experience.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS This position requires the following credentials.
Maintain a valid drivers license
Maintain auto insurance according to state requirements
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS This position requires the following additional qualifications.
Organizational skills
Communication skills
Ability to work a flexible work schedule including nights and weekends
Proficient computer skills including the use of Microsoft operating systems and Office products
Ability to observe and accurately report the functioning of families
Adoptions Specialist
Kissimmee, FL jobs
Job Details Osceola office - Kissimmee, FL Full Time 4 Year Degree $53000.00 - $53000.00 Salary OtherDescription
An Adoption Specialist position plays a pivotal role in finalizing loving families with children in need of a forever home. The position involves a combination of social work, case management, and direct interaction with families and children.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· To provide adoption case work for children with a goal of Adoption where termination of parental rights has been achieved
· Complete timely adoption home studies and background checks for prospective adoptive families (this includes OCS requests received from other counties; refer to AARC, if necessary
· Complete comprehensive child studies on each child on case load and ensure adoption tab is completed in FSFN
· Complete adoption subsidy files for each child being adopted and submit enhanced subsidy packets, when needed
· Refer to attorney and issue consents when appropriate
· Attend all court hearings for children on case load
· Request any adoption related required MDTs or other case staffings involving the child(ren) and family once assigned to the case
· Coordinate with system professionals to ensure all paperwork and procedures are compliant with local and federal laws
· Facilitate pre-adoption visits, if necessary, and manage interactions between children and prospective families
· Provide recommendation for referrals to primary case manager
· Maintain detailed case records and reports in FSFN
· Display understanding of, and sensitivity to, service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics
· Conduct regular home visits to monitor progress of the children/ families in the permanency process
· Provide a list of post-adoption support and resources to families
Qualifications
A Bachelor's Degree from a four-year accredited college or university with a minimum of one (1) year of child welfare related experience OR an advanced degree in social work or a comparable human service field. Must hold a current Child Welfare Certification. At least one year of experience working within the Child Welfare System. Must have a working knowledge of community services in the local tri-county area. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships. Adoption Competency training (preferred).
Family Support Worker
Tampa, FL jobs
Job Details Tampa Case Management - Tampa, FL Full Time High School $18.54 - $18.54 HourlyDescription
Serves as a member of a Case Management team to provide support and assistance to children and families to aid in the prevention of child abuse and neglect in at-risk families.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Assist Case Managers in maintaining records and program documentation for families receiving services.
Assist families in efforts to receive training, education or social services such as housing, day care, employment and training, counseling, and/or medical treatment.
Participate in staffings, court hearing and other team meetings related to the provision of services to children and families.
Provide assistance in delivery of care management services, including assessment, planning, linking, monitoring, and advocacy, to assist children and families.
Coordinate necessary transportation for families.
Assist in supervising children in absence of parents or those awaiting placement.
Complete all required documentation accurately and timely according to all applicable policies, contract terms, and regulatory requirements.
Monitor quality of care by contacting families by phone and conducting home visits.
Provide families with education/information/training in order to enhance their awareness of child abuse and neglect, promote family stability and a healthy family system
Assist Case Managers in referring children and families to appropriate community services and otherwise assure continuity of care for children and families.
Treat all children and families with the utmost respect and common courtesy.
Qualifications
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma and 2 years experience in providing social service, child development, family services or working in a childcare setting. An Associates or Bachelors Degree in Social Science or related field may substitute for the required experience.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS This position requires the following credentials.
Maintain a valid drivers license
Maintain auto insurance according to state requirements
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS This position requires the following additional qualifications.
Organizational skills
Communication skills
Ability to work a flexible work schedule including nights and weekends
Proficient computer skills including the use of Microsoft operating systems and Office products
Ability to observe and accurately report the functioning of families
Family Support Worker
Fort Lauderdale, FL jobs
Job Details Ft Lauderdale Office - Fort Lauderdale, FL High School $18.54 - $18.54 HourlyDescription
Serves as a member of a Case Management team to provide support and assistance to children and families to aid in the prevention of child abuse and neglect in at-risk families.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Assist Case Managers in maintaining records and program documentation for families receiving services.
Assist families in efforts to receive training, education or social services such as housing, day care, employment and training, counseling, and/or medical treatment.
Participate in staffings, court hearing and other team meetings related to the provision of services to children and families.
Provide assistance in delivery of care management services, including assessment, planning, linking, monitoring, and advocacy, to assist children and families.
Coordinate necessary transportation for families.
Assist in supervising children in absence of parents or those awaiting placement.
Complete all required documentation accurately and timely according to all applicable policies, contract terms, and regulatory requirements.
Monitor quality of care by contacting families by phone and conducting home visits.
Provide families with education/information/training in order to enhance their awareness of child abuse and neglect, promote family stability and a healthy family system
Assist Case Managers in referring children and families to appropriate community services and otherwise assure continuity of care for children and families.
Treat all children and families with the utmost respect and common courtesy.
Qualifications
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma and 2 years experience in providing social service, child development, family services or working in a childcare setting. An Associates or Bachelors Degree in Social Science or related field may substitute for the required experience.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS This position requires the following credentials.
Maintain a valid drivers license
Maintain auto insurance according to state requirements
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS This position requires the following additional qualifications.
Organizational skills
Communication skills
Ability to work a flexible work schedule including nights and weekends
Proficient computer skills including the use of Microsoft operating systems and Office products
Ability to observe and accurately report the functioning of families
Counselor Family Intensive Treatment Team (FIT)
Job counselor job at Directions for Living
Job Details Largo, FLDescription
Salary: $80,000/year
We offer:
Medical (100% employer paid for employees only), Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term and Long-Term Disability.
5 days of PTO
16 Wellness Days and Holidays - Including the week of Christmas off!
Do you envision working for a dynamic, mission-driven organization which supports the community while fostering an employee culture of appreciation and fun? If your answer is yes, then an employment opportunity at Directions for Living may be a great fit for you! We offer an excellent salary and benefits package to include employer paid health insurance premiums for all full-time employees, PTO and paid company holidays, 403b retirement, EAP, and year-round employee wellness and appreciation initiatives.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This is a professional clinical position providing counseling to adults and families in the FIT program under the Families First Division. FIT is an intensive, wrap-around treatment program for parents with at least one child under 10 years old that are involved with child welfare due to substance misuse. Wrap-around services are an evidence based, research supported practice. By providing wrap-around services, FIT assists in reducing the impact parental substance use has on the family, community, and child welfare system. The FIT Team includes a Counselor to address therapeutic needs, a Behavioral Health Case Manager to improve parents' ability to access community resources, and a Peer Recovery Specialist to provide lived-experience mentoring. These services are provided in the community.
The Counselor - FIT is a position providing clinical interventions directed at substance use and safety concerns that bring the parent and family into treatment, utilizing natural supports, community supports, and input and resources from other community partners or professional agencies. The Counselor - FIT functions as a member of an Integrated Decision Team (IDT) consisting of the Counselor, a Behavioral Health Case Manager, a Peer Mentor, and an IDT facilitator. In additional to clinical interventions, the Counselor - FIT is responsible for ensuring the parent has an individualized treatment plan that is strength based and built collaboratively with each member of the IDT team during the IDT session. The treatment plan, risk level, and clinical interventions are developed by the Integrated Decision Team that consists of the family, natural supports, and formal supports that care about and know the parent best. Each IDT member, including the parent, contributes valuable knowledge, expertise and perspective that informs the treatment plan and clinical response. In addition, the Counselor - FIT is responsible for reporting and discussing at IDT's the parent's progress/lack of progress, barriers, interventions, safety issues, or any other information important in resolving the substance use and safety concerns that bring the parent into treatment. The Counselor - FIT ensures services are delivered using standards of trauma informed care principles, and that plans and clinical interventions address issues regarding how trauma impacts family functioning, and that plans and interventions use trauma resolution skills. The Counselor - FIT ensures that services are Culturally & Linguistically Competent and are tailored to the unique culture of the parent. The Counselor - FIT will ensure that clinical services occur in the community at a place convenient and comfortable for the parent. This is a field position. The Counselor - FIT is responsible for meeting an annual client facing client care number of 1,316 hours annually. Achieving the minimum required weekly, monthly and annual client facing client care hours is an essential function of this position.
Directions for Living is an essential services provider. All Directions for Living employees must be willing and able to provide vital support and essential services to the people that we serve in the event of an emergency, pandemic or other disaster situation.
EOE/ADA/DFW
Smoke Free Campus
IND123
Qualifications
EDUCATION EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:
Master's degree in counseling, Psychology, Social Work or related field required.
Minimum of 2 years previous experience working with at risk population (children and families).
CAP certification preferred.
Must have sufficient clinical knowledge to provide clinical intervention with adults and children who manifest a range of psychopathology, utilizing various treatment approaches including individual, family, play, and group therapy, individual psychopathology and normal childhood development.
Have sufficient clinical knowledge of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused- CBT and other evidence-based treatments.
Must acquire knowledge of community resources.
Must take the
Wraparound for Clinicians Training
(3-hours) within 30 days of employment. Preference will be given to individuals who have taken the 3-hour Wraparound for Clinicians training.