Family consultant job description

Intercept Health is a family-owned agency, headquartered in Richmond, with additional office sites in more than 15 locations across the state. Started as a single group home provider in 1996, Intercept's primary goal at that time was to "redefine the group home experience." As the needs of families and communities changed, Intercept responded with the development of the LifeBridge Continuum of Care. Now in our 26th year, Intercept Health continues to evolve through collaboration with community partners to create innovative services. Today, Intercept's 650 colleagues offer more than thirty services to meet the unique needs of youth and their families throughout Virginia. Our team members exhibit our VALUES - STOP & ASK:
* Service Excellence - "WOW" clients, customers, and coworkers.
* Team Loyalty - help others succeed.
* Ownership - "see it, own it, solve it, do it."
* Passion - inspire with positive energy and effort.

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* Authenticity - be genuine and trustworthy.
* Solution Focused - overcome challenges with creativity.
* Kindness - smile, encourage, and respect everyone.

Intercept Health is now hiring a Full Time Foster Care Senior Family Consultant. This role provides casework services to children and families. Reports to TFC Program Supervisor.

Education/Experience:

* A baccalaureate or master's degree in social work from a college or university accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or a field related to social work such as sociology, psychology, special education, or counseling, And one year of experience in providing casework services to children and families; OR
* A baccalaureate degree in any field plus two years' experience in providing casework services to children and families

Case Management:

* Interview children and families.
* Conduct and write home studies.
* Service planning by developing individualized treatment and service plans.
* Counsel children and families in preparation for placement or discharge.
* Supervise children in resource, foster, and adoptive homes; and in independent living arrangements.
* Prepare and maintain case records.
* Coordinate services to minimize fragmentation of care, reduce barriers, and link children with appropriate services to ensure comprehensive, continuous access to needed medical, social, educational, and other services appropriate to the needs of the child.
* Assess periodically to determine the child's needs for psychosocial, nutritional, medical, and educational services.
* Coordinate referrals by assisting the child in arranging for appropriate services and ensure continuity of care for a child in treatment foster care. Link the child to services and supports specified in the individualized treatment and service plan. Assist the child to locate or obtain needed services and resources. Coordinate services and service planning with other agencies and providers involved with the child by arranging, as needed, medical, remedial, and dental services.
* Monitor and follow up by assessing ongoing progress in each case and ensure services are delivered. Continually evaluate and review each child's plan of care. Collaborate with the family assessment and planning teams and other involved parties on reviews and coordination of services to children and their families.
* Educate and counsel by guiding the child and developing a supportive relationship that promotes the service plan.
* Collaborate closely with the family assessment and planning teams and other involved parties in preparation of all case plans.

We offer a competitive benefits package for all full-time employees: * Comprehensive Health Insurance options * Dental & Vision Insurance * Health and Child Care Flexible Spending Accounts * Comprehensive Employee Assistant Plan * Employer Group Life Insurance, optional buy-up insurances * Voluntary Long Term & Short Term Disability * 401(k) Retirement Plan * Paid Time Off * 7 observed holidays * Mileage Reimbursement * Discounts at Verizon Wireless * Wellness Initiatives and team building activities * Opportunities for professional advancement for qualified individuals *

To learn more about Intercept Health, please visit: www.intercepthealth.com

Casa de los Niños is one of the most established and well respected non-profit organizations in Tucson. We have been helping kids and healing families since 1973. Our services include Foster Care, Parents As Teachers, Behavioral Health Services, and Nurse Family Partnership programs along with parent education classes to name a few!

Job Summary

The FC Consultant is responsible for providing in-home services to families involved with the child welfare system. The position will engage in skill-building, counseling, problem-solving, care coordination. Position continually assesses the family's need for support, training, and additional services; acts as the program liaison to community and provider agencies; and provides crisis intervention as assigned and needed.

Essential Duties

• Utilizes strength-based engagement techniques during the initial outreach
  meeting and/or intake meeting, including the use of open-ended questions, affirmations,
  reflections, and summarization (OARS).
• Interacts with Department of Child Safety (DCS) regarding child well-being, family stability, and case planning.
• Responds to referrals within two working hours as defined by DCS.
• Consults regularly with FC Supervisor.
• Develops helping alliances with families by engaging quickly and using rapport-building skills such as reflective listening, empathy, and supportive statements.
• Makes great efforts to overcome barriers to engage by demonstrating empathy and flexibility.
• Conducts thorough and ongoing child/family strengths and needs assessments, utilizing the program specific protocol.
• Develops and implements successful interventions that will enhance family functioning, increase protective factors, and decrease risk factors.
• Engages in skill building to achieve and maintain child safety and well-being.
• Conducts educational activities that promote client understanding of risk factors to achieve stability.
• Plans for client discharge/termination, including providing the family with recommendations for wrap around services and/or aftercare planning.
• Links families to community resources.
• Maintains clinical records and progress notes promptly following agency standards that reflect movement towards client goals.
• Provides effective crisis management professionally.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in social work or a related field with a minimum of one (1) year of human services work related experience.
• Proof of COVID immunization.
• Must have good verbal and interpersonal skills to interact with clients, visitors, and coworkers.
• Ability to maintain confidential/sensitive information, including client files.
• Ability to effectively communicate in the English language.
• Ability to read, comprehend and interpret complex information.
• Bilingual required
• Possesses advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite computer applications, aptitude for learning computer software applications and the ability to instruct others in various software applications.
• Knowledge of Arizona behavioral health system preferred.
• Must be able to meet training and agency requirements for the position.
• Must foster an environment that is solution-focused, dedicated, and compassionate to support the organization's mission, values, and strategic direction.
• Must exhibit a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion, valuing diverse perspectives and encouraging contributions by all team members.
• Must possess or be able to qualify for and maintain a valid Arizona department of public safety level one fingerprint clearance card.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license and be insurable under the agency's automobile policy.

Our Mission

Casa de los Niños promotes child well-being and family stability in our community. We place top priority on hiring and growing a team of knowledgeable, passionate, creative, and diverse individuals who have a strong desire to empower children and families within our community. More information about us and our current job openings is available at . Casa de los Niños is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, gender identity, gender(sex), sexual orientation, or familial status.

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*This position qualifies for a special sign-on incentive*

Job Title: Work and Family Life Consultant

Summary

Work and Family Life Consultants provide one-on-one consultation, information and referral, classroom training, workshops and seminars in support of the education and training component of Fleet and Family Support Program (FFSP) programs and services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

+ Provide a wide range of programs and services to the FFSP

+ Conduct training classes for Sailors and family members

+ Provide specific information on resources available

+ Work individually with clients where appropriate

+ Ensure all information and referral, one-on-one, and group education services provided are entered and counted in Fleet and Family Support Management Information Systems (FFSMIS)

+ Ensure all programs and services scheduled and delivered are in the automated Centralized

+ Scheduling and metrics system in use by the FFSP

+ Provide support related to disaster preparedness and response

+ Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

+ This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Required Education and/or Experience Qualifications

Education/Experience

+ Bachelor's degree in social science or related behavioral science field OR a combination of social science education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree OR Four years' equivalent experience

+ Experience making presentations and facilitating training for large and small groups

Required Qualifications

+ Zeiders is a COVID-19 vaccination-required company and requires all employees to be vaccinated or seek an approved accommodation for a protected reason (medical or religious).

+ Demonstrate general knowledge of FFSP programs and experience in one or more of following program area(s):

+ Deployment

+ Relocation

+ Parent Education

+ Life Skills

+ Family Advocacy Program Education

+ Transition Assistance and Family Employment

+ Cross-training and support for additional program areas as assigned

+ Knowledge of the formulation and execution of needs assessment tools

+ Knowledge of the military and the challenges of the military life style

+ Knowledge of social services and/or education delivery systems

+ Skilled in providing individual education as well as group facilitation

+ Knowledge of the tenets of adult education and the development of training curricula based on the adult learning model

+ Ability to manage multiple priorities

+ Ability to use verbal and written communication skills effectively

+ Ability to conduct program evaluations and use those evaluations to improve program effectiveness

+ Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software and demonstrated ability to use software to prepare management reports and provide information

Other Skills and Abilities

This position requires access to U.S. Government facilities and systems. U.S. Citizenship, a valid driver's license, transportation, and auto insurance are required.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

+ Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

+ Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service ; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

+ Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

+ Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

+ Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Physical Demands: Works in office areas. Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours. Uses personal computer, telephones, copiers, printers and other office equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

This position may require overseas travel and training delivery at sea.

Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Zeiders Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay Range: $40,000 - $55,600

PLEASE NOTE: The Zeiders pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) location, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)