Treatment Foster Care Family Specialist at YOUTH FOR TOMORROW NEW LIFE CENTER INC

, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Management, Therapeutic Services, Team Coordination, Training, Counseling, Documentation, Client Services, Group Facilitation, Policy Implementation, Supervision, Assessment, Support, Consultation, Coaching, Record Keeping, Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration

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Description

Job Details Job Location: YFT Bristow HQ - Bristow, VA 20136 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services Youth For Tomorrow is a residential facility established in 1986. YFT has experienced extraordinary growth in its services and needs qualified skilled technicians to aid in the care and maintenance of the facility and grounds. As a YFT team member you will have opportunities to impact the lives of the residents in a positive way and increase your skills while keeping the campus running smoothly. Benefits YFT offers competitive pay, continuing education, and ongoing trainings. We offer a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees such as medical, dental, vision, group life insurance, and up to a 5% retirement match. We also offer supplemental insurances such as life, short-term disability, critical illness, accident insurance and legal resources. We have 9 paid holidays and personal time off accruals. Position Summary The TFC Family Specialist provides case management and therapeutic services to clients, the clients biological and treatment foster families, and coordinates adjunct therapeutic services. Responsibilities include completing assessments; developing, implementing, evaluating and revising individual treatment plans; documenting client and family progress; coordinating treatment teams and staff meetings; assessing, supervising, training and supporting treatment foster families. Supervision is provided by the Director of Foster Care Services and/or the Assistant TFC Supervisor. This is a full-time exempt position with a flexible work schedule designed to meet client and family needs. Role and Responsibilities Provide therapeutic services to assigned clients and families. As the treatment team coordinator, develop, implement, evaluate and revise all treatment plans of assigned clients and prepare written reports. Lead and direct team meetings, participate in organizational meetings, court proceedings, multidisciplinary reviews and other meetings as necessary. Provide consultation, coaching and training to assigned treatment foster families. Implement YFT policies and procedures, mission, treatment philosophy, goals and objectives of YFT, Inc. Counsel children and families in preparation for placement and discharge. Prepare and maintain case records and foster home records of assigned clients and families. Ensure that records meet YFT, state licensing, Counsel on Accreditation (COA), and Joint Commission Standards. Coordinate client services to ensure continuity of care for children and families. Develop and facilitate therapeutic and support groups as assigned. Provide on-call duties after hours as assigned. Participate in committees as requested. Attendance at all training mandated by YFT. All duties and responsibilities will support meeting the structured program of care outlined in DBHDS and DSS state standards (DBHDS: 12VAC 35-46-800; DSS: 22 VAC 40-151-720; 22 VAC 40-131-130). Other duties as assigned by the CEO or Supervisors. Qualifications Master’s degree in human service field with one year of experience providing casework services to children and families; or Baccalaureate degree in a human service field with one year of experience providing casework services to children and families; or Baccalaureate degree in any field plus two years’ experience providing casework services to children and families. Must have a valid driver’s license and driving record within guidelines established by YFT insurance underwriters. Candidate must be able to pass FBI fingerprinting background check to work in a Children's Residential Facility, Health screening for TB and Immunization records. Youth for Tomorrow provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment based on race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status. Youth for Tomorrow exercises its right as a religious organization to employ people consistent with its religious beliefs, practices, and observances.

Responsibilities

The TFC Family Specialist provides case management and therapeutic services to clients and their families, coordinating treatment teams and developing individual treatment plans. Responsibilities also include training treatment foster families and ensuring compliance with state standards.