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. Demonstrates developmentally appropriate competence with the FCT model and service delivery for infants through adult clients and their families. This position serves individuals and families who are involved in the mental health system of care and requires an elevated level of knowledge and proven competencies to provide services to these high acuity cases.

• 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 to solution high acuity cases together internally and on a treatment team.
• Utilize the FCT model to provide Intensive In-Home services, 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 DCS.
• 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
• Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology or related field preferred, but not required
• Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, psychology or a related field
• CPR and First Aid Certified
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must pass a drug screen, Fingerprint-Based National and State Criminal History check, CPS history check, National Sex Offender Registry Check, Local Crimin Court record check.
• Must possess a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record and ability to use a private car to transport self and must comply with the state policy concerning minimum car insurance coverage.
• Lifting requirements of 15-30 lbs.