Full-Time
Essential Functions
- Provides for the safety, stability and well-being of children and families during the referral period
- Delivers culturally competent services using a strengths-based approach to children and families consistent with the evidence- based practice models
- Decisions are made on guidelines provided by the supervisor, family preservation standard procedures and policies, evidence- based practice model and DCCCA organizational policies
- 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; case closure within 3- 6 months of referral
- Engages and works in partnership with case manager and families to complete assessments
- Meets with family in the home weekly to monitor family progress towards their case plan goals and assesses each child's safety
- Assesses each child's safety with every family contact and reports all suspected child abuse / neglect
- Provides support and resources to family in Nutrition, Hygiene, Household and Time Management, Home and Child Safety, Basic Parenting, Transportation, Problem Solving and Communication
- Works closely with the Case Manager to provide services for the family and make decisions about child well-being
- Remains current on the availability of community resources and assists all families in obtaining assistance
- Acts as a liaison with schools to obtain child records, attend conferences, track attendance and support achievement
- Acts as a liaison with Behavioral Health and Child Placement Agency to support treatment and respite plans
- Provides transportation as necessary to meet established program achievement and fidelity goals
- Collects drug screens as necessary
- Documents case activities, information weekly
- Appears and testifies in court as required
- Responds promptly to family crisis situations, documents incidents and is available 24/7 to clients
- Promotes and practices teamwork in all activities
- Fosters and maintains professional relationships with families, community partners and peers
- Participates in professional development that is relevant
- Job may require the employee to be able to regularly drive to various DCCCA locations and other business locations throughout the day or night as required
Education, Experience, and Licensure
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required
- A minimum two years relevant experience in behavioral health or children/family services
- Personal experience with addictions treatment or child welfare preferred
- Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability; able to shift styles to fit the needs of a wide range of cultures, people, and organizations
- Solid commitment to the principles of support and advocacy for foster and adoptive families
- Must possess a valid state Driver's License, in force automobile liability insurance, and maintain a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) that meets organization's insurability standard as defined by DCCCA policy. Availability of reliable transportation is required for this position
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Requires overall computer knowledge and proficiency with the following:
o Computerized data base programs
o Spreadsheet programs
o Word processing programs
- Requires the ability to efficiently operate office equipment such as:
o Computerized e-mail systems
o Calculators, copiers, fax machines
o Telephones and voicemail systems
- Effective listening, oral, and written communication skills, including face-to-face, on-site, in person discussions. Exercises appropriate use of positive language.
- Regular and predictable on-site attendance.
- Proficiency with computers and Microsoft suite of products including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to efficiently operate other office equipment such as telephones, voicemail systems, copy and fax machines, and scanners.
- Adherence to DCCCA Values:
o We provide education and services based on research and a dedicated commitment to improving lives.
o We value the people and communities we serve by respecting their experiences and treating them with dignity and respect.
o We encourage leadership at all levels by challenging existing conditions and finding innovative ways to grow and learn.
o We deliver high quality services every day, holding ourselves accountable for our outcomes.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described below are representative of what must be met to satisfy the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to:
- Stand, walk, sit, climb, or balance
- Talk, hear, taste, or smell
- Reach with hands and arms
- Use hands to touch, handle, or feel
- Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Move lift or move up to 50 pounds occasionally
- Work at a computer for extended periods of time, sitting or standing
- Operate successfully in an environment in which mentally and emotionally stressful topics may be discussed or trained, i.e. substance use disorder, mental health conditions, domestic abuse, etc.
- Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Travel
This position requires travel, which may include driving personal or company-owned vehicles. It may also include driving with other passengers in the vehicle, and/or driving as a passenger with other drivers. Note: Even with a valid driver's license, certain motor vehicle infractions may render individual's ineligible to drive company-owned or personal vehicles for company business. Such infractions may also disqualify employees from continued employment with DCCCA, Inc. This position is considered to be a safety-sensitive position.
Possible Opportunities for Promotion and/or Growth:
- FPS Case Manager
- FPS Supervisor
Please note this description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Candidates must successfully complete pre-employment drug screening, background screening, a fingerprint-based records search, and reference checks. Continued employment is contingent upon annual background screening and participation in an ongoing random drug and alcohol testing program.
DCCCA is a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. This position is considered a safety-sensitive position.
DCCCA, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender, disability, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law. It is the policy of DCCCA to comply with all federal, state, and local laws concerning the employment of women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans, and to act in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), in every location in which DCCCA has facilities. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, training, and any other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.