Provides for the safety, stability and well-being of children and families during the referral period
Delivers culturally competent, strengths-based case management services to children and families consistent with the evidence-based practice models
Meets DCF timelines to connect with the family within 24 hours of referral; facilitate initial family meeting within 48 hours of referral; complete assessment-based case plan within in 20 days of referral; and case closure within 3- 6 months of referral
Engages and works in partnership with families to complete assessments and develop case plan goals and objectives
Meets with the family in the home weekly monitoring the family's progress towards their case plan goals; and meets monthly with each child individually to assess child's safety
Assesses each child's safety with every family contact and reports all suspected child abuse / neglect. Monitors family progress and service provision using assessment tools, and updates family case plan based on those assessments
Provides weekly home-based family skills training which may include: Nutrition, Hygiene, Household and Time Management, Home and Child Safety, Basic Parenting, Transportation, Problem Solving and Communication to assist parents in providing a safe, nurturing environment for children in their care
Works closely with the Family Support Worker to provide services for the family and make decisions about child well-being
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in human services required
Requires a minimum two years relevant experience
Unrestricted Class C driver's license, a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) that meets DCCCA's insurability standard, reliable personal transportation, and in force automobile liability insurance, required.
Must successfully complete pre-employment background screening, references, fingerprint-based records search, and pre-employment drug screening.
