Family Support Clinician - CYFS

Description

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS

• THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED.

The Idaho Health & Welfare’s Congregate Care Bureau is hiring(2) two  Family Support Clinicians  (FSCs) for our  Caldwell  field office. FSCs are an essential component of the Congregate Care Bureau's mission : ensuring that youth receive the right level of care, the appropriate treatment, and the necessary duration of support. FSCs provide clinical support and psychoeducation to birth, foster, post adoption, other caregivers, aiming to stabilize youth within their communities, prevent placement disruptions, and assist with healthy Congregate Care transitions during discharge. Through immediate intervention and therapeutic strategies, FSCs work to prevent youth from entering the foster care system by maintaining stability within their home environments and ensuring continuity of care. Some travel may be requested.

This position may be eligible for telework after successful completion of probation and necessary training. Approval to telecommute is not guaranteed and subject to termination at any time.

The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare is a drug-free workplace. Any applicant offered employment in this position at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test. In addition, successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal history background investigation. Employment is dependent upon satisfactory results of the investigation.

BENEFITS :

We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit.

OTHER EXCELLENT BENEFITS

Our generous benefits package increases the total compensation of a full-time (benefits eligible) Clinician making $32.00 / hour to an estimated $44.94 / hour.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALTY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

You must possess all the minimum / specialty qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position. It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.

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EMAIL :   dhwjobs@dhw.idaho.gov

PHONE : (208) 334-0681

EEO / ADA / Veteran :

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY / TTD : 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.