Family Intervention Specialist

JOB SUMMARY : This position delivers RAISE services utilizing a broad range of interventions, community services and natural support systems. This dynamic position will work collaboratively with families to support children with academic, social-emotional and behavioral needs through observation of parent-child interaction, and utilizing motivational interviewing techniques to identify strengths and empower families throughout the decision-making process for change. This interventionist will work with parents / caregivers and teachers to design and implement individualized intervention services that best fit the specific needs of the children and families. This position involves a broad range of skills that include training and staff development activities, assessment services, consultation, and requires quality documentation of services provided. Participates in the organization's performance and quality improvement efforts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

1.Provides intervention services up to 20-25 assigned families.

2.Participates in Family Team Conferences.

3.Collaborates and coordinates activities with each family to develop and monitor Family Support Plans.

4.Conducts observations of parent-child interactions and utilizes Motivational Interviewing techniques through a Trauma Informed Care lens to identify strengths and challenges.

5.Completes assessments and designs interventions that address the academic, mental health and social-emotional needs of the child and will be monitored on the Family Support Plan.

6.Develops behavioral plans and provides tools and best practices to support parents / caregivers and monitors progress during service provision.

7.Coordinates with the Parent Coach existing and added services to meet the unique needs of each child.

8.Coordinates independent contractors or specialists and monitors quality and compliance with service provisions and effectiveness.

9.Participates in the organization's performance and quality improvement efforts.

10.Ensures staff fully utilizes agency MIS system and is responsible for integrity of data.

11.Works within the philosophy and function of the Children's Home Network.

12.Performs other related duties as assigned.

• THESE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS A COMPLETE STATEMENT OF ALL DUTIES PERFORMED. EMPLOYEES WILL BE REQUIRED TO PERFORM OTHER JOB RELATED MARGINAL DUTIES AS REQUIRED

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :

Education & Experience

Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology or Mental Health Counseling field from an accredited university with at least five (5) years' clinical experience working with children and families.

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