Families First Specialist at FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES, INC.

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

In-Home Services, Child Abuse Intervention, Neglect Intervention, Foster Care Collaboration, Service Plan Writing, Progress Reporting, Termination Reporting, Case Documentation, Emergency Availability, Parenting Skills Training, Coping Skills Training, Skills for Living Instruction, Culturally Competent Practices, Person-Centered Planning, Trauma Informed Culture, Ethical Professional Standards

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Description SUMMARY Provides direct in-home services to families substantiated for child abuse and neglect, who have been referred by Children’s Protective Services workers and Foster Care workers from the Department of Human Services. Services are directed at keeping the family intact and preventing foster care placement of children. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibilities associated with this job will change from time to time in accordance with the agency's program and business needs. Responsibilities are noted below: · Provides intensive in-home services for 2 client families at a time, providing 4 – 6 weeks of service, averaging 10 hours of face-to-face service per family per week. · Writes Service Plans, Progress Reports, and a Termination Report for every 14 days of service provision. · Writes time sheets and case notes and complete other documentation on all cases. · Expends Specific Assistance monies by use of an agency credit card and checkbook. · Attends Families First of Michigan trainings and other agency trainings as required. · Provides 24/7 emergency availability for the 2 client families on the worker’s own caseload. · Works some non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, holidays). · Transports clients as needed. · Teaches families parenting skills, coping skills, and skills for living. · Collaborates with DHS referring workers and foster care workers. · Functions as part of a Families First team in weekly meetings and other activities. · This position will be knowledgeable about and actively support 1) culturally competent, recovery-based practices; 2) person-centered planning as a shared decision-making process with the individual, who defines his/her own life goals and is assisted in developing a unique path toward those goals; and 3) a trauma informed culture to aid individuals in their recovery process. · Adhere to Agency and program philosophies, policies, and procedures to assure consistent and ethical professional standards and required service outcomes. Ability to understand, demonstrate and apply the Agency’s workplace values Requirements EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE · Bachelor’s degree in a related human services field from an accredited school is required. · Experience working with families is highly preferred. · Lived experience with behavioral health issues is desired. · Education, training, and/or knowledge of the impact of trauma on individuals, children, and families, is desired. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS • Required: Valid Michigan driver's license and driving record which complies with agency policy

Responsibilities

This role provides intensive, direct in-home services to families substantiated for child abuse and neglect, aiming to keep families intact and prevent foster care placement over a 4-6 week period. Responsibilities include writing detailed service plans and progress reports, managing case documentation, and providing 24/7 emergency availability for assigned clients.