In-Home Specialist
Bellewood & Brooklawn
Date: 4 weeks ago
City: Bowling Green, Kentucky
Contract type: Full time
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Description
Position Summary
Provide Intensive Family Preservation Services using the HOMEBUILDERS model, including crisis intervention, counseling, skill building, concrete services, and advocacy. Serve two to three families at a time whose children are at imminent risk of out-of-home placement, or who are in placement and cannot be reunified without intensive in-home services. Provide services primarily in client homes. Be available to respond to client crises when they occur. Reports to the Homebuilders supervisor.
Primary Responsibilities - Structure services consistent with the Homebuilders Standards:
Requirements
$18.72 per hour
Funding for this program is in whole or in part from federal, CHFS, or other state funds.
Description
Position Summary
Provide Intensive Family Preservation Services using the HOMEBUILDERS model, including crisis intervention, counseling, skill building, concrete services, and advocacy. Serve two to three families at a time whose children are at imminent risk of out-of-home placement, or who are in placement and cannot be reunified without intensive in-home services. Provide services primarily in client homes. Be available to respond to client crises when they occur. Reports to the Homebuilders supervisor.
Primary Responsibilities - Structure services consistent with the Homebuilders Standards:
- Serve an average of 18-22 families per year.
- Travel to client homes and other locations.
- Meet with families 3-5 times a week, approximately 10 hours per week, over a 4–6-week period.
- Maintain a flexible workweek, scheduling sessions at times that are convenient for families, and when problems are likely to occur, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Be available to client families 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. Carry a cell phone or pager for 24/7 availability. Arrange coverage when unavailable.
- Accept referrals 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. Complete client intake sessions within 24 hours of referral. Confirm client eligibility for service within 72 hours of intake.
- Provide back-up and support for other therapists as needed.
- Requires working flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Requires extensive travel to client homes and throughout the community.
- Work is performed primarily in client homes, where conditions may include tobacco smoke, domestic animals, household pests, mold and other allergens, and other conditions common to domestic environments.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or Graduate degree in social work, psychology, human services, or related field; OR undergraduate degree in social work, psychology, human services or related field and at least two years’ experience working with children and families.
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse individuals, exercise discretion, maintain client confidentiality, and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently.
- Access to a computer and Internet daily.
- Valid driver’s license with no restrictions; good driving record; vehicle in good working condition; automobile liability insurance that meets minimum agency requirements.
- Meet state / contract requirements for transporting clients and for unrestricted access to children (e.g., no crimes or negative actions that would affect background clearance, no driving infractions that prohibit transportation of clients).
- Must be at least 21 years of age and must live in designated service area.
$18.72 per hour
Funding for this program is in whole or in part from federal, CHFS, or other state funds.
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