Children and Family Services Specialist Full Time and Part Time Positions (Parent Education and Supe

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $16.50 - $19.00 Depending on Education, experience, training, etc

Job Purpose : Empower parents to effectively parent their child / ren providing parent education using research and evidenced based tools, provide supervised visitation and ensure safety of children, and provide safety stops for children in the home and observe and report any safety concerns. Works closely with department of child protective services.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES :

• Work with parents to determine parental needs and interests for future parent education sessions.
• Collect information about clients through interviews, observation, and collateral contacts.
• Complete AAPI-2 and family assessment
• Develop and implement service plans.
• Provide supervision and ensure safety for children on visits
• Provide safety stops at home of child and observe and report safety concerns
• Provide professionally written documentation following each visit.
• Maintain all required treatment records and reports as required by agency guidelines.
• Implement designated parenting education curriculum / interventions to foster the acquisition of parenting skills.
• Foster self-determination by helping parents learn skills they need to care for their familys needs.
• Modify interventions / activities and approaches to comply with client status changes.
• Ensure a high standard of ethics by providing for family confidentiality.
• Participate fully as a team member by developing professional relationships with team members and fostering good rapport with county referral sources.
• Provide recommendations for referrals to other agencies for their families as needed.
• Work collaboratively with other agencies to enhance services to families.
• May be responsible for the transporting of children between locations.
• Attend training relating to professional growth and maintain professional development expectations as outlined in the SCCS policy manual.
• Maintain knowledge of current parent education practices.
• Understand and follow the policies and procedures of the Family Intervention Program and of Stein Counseling & Consulting Services, Ltd., as outlined in the department and agency policy manuals.
• Participate in regularly scheduled supervision and ongoing evaluation.
• Maintain awareness of behavioral, crisis-management techniques, and personal safety as well as physical skills necessary relative to frequent travel / driving.
• Develop personal and professional goals annually.
• Maintain acceptable ratings (85% or better) in all areas of performance reviews (job performance, supervisor ratings, collateral ratings, QAUR, etc.).
• Perform other duties and responsibilities consistent with this position description, as requested by the Program Supervisor / Manager and / or President of Stein Counseling & Consulting Services, Ltd.

CHARM DUTIES :

Work Environment : Services are primarily provided in the homes of clients, which may require working in

undesirable environments which may include unclean homes. This position also requires : dealing with resistant and reluctant clientele and an ability to manage conflict; the ability to work without close supervision; the ability to meet strict deadlines, as outlined by state and agency expectations; and the ability to work with external customers and / or the public. This position requires transporting identified clients and children. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds. Must possess a valid drivers license, a driving record in good standing and sufficient automobile insurance (as defined in the SCCS policy manual).

Knowledge / Skills :

Education and Experience : Experience working in a social services or educational setting. Experience working with parents and children from birth to thirteen. Experience working with families of diverse cultural and economic backgrounds. Ideal candidate will possess a bachelors degree in Child Development, Psychology, Social Work, Family Studies, or other related field. Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work within the concept of a team.Requires valid Wisconsin drivers license and reliable transportation with adequate auto liability insurance and a good driving record.

Supervised by : This position will receive supervision from a Program Supervisor.

Hours : This position requires a flexible schedule must be willing to work evenings and theoccasional weekend.