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.

Typical Working Conditions

• 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.

Starting Pay

$18.72 per hour

Funding for this program is in whole or in part from federal, CHFS, or other state funds.