Family Intervention Specialist

The Family Intervention Specialist (FIS) provides intensive in-home services, using the evidence-based program, Family Centered Treatment, to help families prevent out of home placement through medical, legal and social systems.

• Enroll in Wheels of Change © at time of hire completing the first 4 units within 7 business days of hire. The first 4 units must be completed prior to serving clients. Training for each phase of training must be completed prior to providing services required in each phase.
• Receive additional training and support for continued education regarding high acuity cases.
• Complete all requirements to be certified in the FCT model within 9 months of the start date.
• Actively participate in weekly team supervision, according to FCT fidelity, in order to staff cases effectively and create a high level of individual and team accountability.
• Utilize Grand Rounds and additional levels of case staffing in order to solution high acuity cases together internally and on a treatment team.
• Utilize the FCT model to provide Intensive In-Home services in DCFS / DYS and Arkansas Passe cases, adhering to and ensuring fidelity to the FCT model.
• Conducts family and individual FCT sessions, as clinically appropriate, in clients' own homes and other settings when convenient for the family, spending a minimum of 4 hours per week and 2-3 weekly contacts with clients in compliance with expected FCT dosage.
• Increases dosage with individuals and families as needed, based on their need.
• Focus on consistently enhancing Joining and engagement skills, using data on FCT engagement, successful discharges, and Phase 1 progression as a guide.
• Provides services unique to each family that promotes the achievement of safety, permanency, and well-being for the children, including evidence-based and trauma-informed in-home services.
• Conducts initial and on-going assessments that are strengths based and individualized to be incorporated in treatment plans.
• Guide families through Phase 1 within 5 weeks of services beginning and complete all joining assessments as outlined in the FCT model.
• Attend additional training, support opportunities and / or coaching sessions when experiencing any challenges with FCT required skills and to prevent or respond to any drift from the model that may occur after FCT certification.
• Complete all documentation in a timely manner, including strict adherence to the timeline for FCT fidelity documents, family plan and completing progress notes within a 48-hour timeframe (2-days, not business days).
• Provide youth and families with necessary transportation and help them plan for long term transportation needs.
• Assist family with access to psychiatric services, therapy and medication management when needed.
• Process referrals with families to meet any needs identified through treatment.
• Help families develop a support network in the natural environment.
• Deliver FCT endorsed interventions designed to develop skills in both parents and children to address their area of family functioning.
• Promote and advocate for the youth and family in the school setting while empowering parents to advocate for their children's educational needs.
• Attend child / youth case related meetings and initiate and maintain healthy, positive professional relationships with community partners and treatment team members, always providing high-quality customer service and service delivery.
• Attend court, prepare youth and families for court, complete any court-related documentation (Family plan updates, court report, any data requested, etc.) and communicate with the case manager and court staff, when necessary, in consultation with the family and DCFS.
• Include the family in individualized treatment plans that are updated monthly at a minimum, to reflect the goals of the family and child and focus on empowerment and increasing parent accountability.
• Implement Saint Francis Ministries policies and follow directives as required. Follows and adheres to all pertinent Saint Francis Ministries Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), rules, personnel policies and procedures; related accreditation and licensure standards; and federal, state and local rules, statutes, regulations, and contractual terms. Ensures clients' rights are protected.
• Report unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical and safety channels as outlined in SFM trainings.
• Ensure clients' rights are protected.
• Follow all safety procedures as outlined in SFM training.
• Additional job duties as needed for program health and client care.
• Bachelor's Degree (required) in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field as determined by DHS and at least one year experience working with other families.
• Master's Degree (preferred) in social work, couseling, psychology, or related field as determned by DHS.
• At least one year of experience working with children and families.
• At least two years of office experience.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Complete an Arkansas State Police Criminal Background Check, Arkansas Child Maltreatment Central Registry Check and as applicable, an FBI and Central Registry check of other states they have resided.
• FBI Fingerprint check if relocated to Arkansas in the last five years.
• Must have a valid drivers license, acceptable driving record and reliable transportation.
• Lifiting requirements of 30-50 lbs.