Job Description:
We are looking for an Intensive Family Based Services Coordinator to join our Easterseals VT team! The individual in this key position will be responsible for the following:
- Write and implement plans of care to be approved by the consulting agency clinician.
- Write contact notes, formal monthly reports and discharge summaries.
- Maintain frequent communications with Family Service Workers to ensure compliance with the family’s case plan.
- Provide services to families within their home and community settings
- Assist the family in finding resources for preventative and supportive services ie; housing, transportation and substance abuse treatment, counseling and nutrition.
- Help caregivers to recognize their children’s needs, and make plans and implement strategies so that they meet their children’s needs and grow in their confidence and skills, while providing a safe environment for their children.
- Participate in meetings, conferences, trainings events as assigned.
- Provide transportation for clients when required.
- Testify concerning services in court when subpoenaed.
- Ensure Family Assessments are done within a timely manner as prescribed by IFBS policies
- Create crisis plans and respond to crisis calls as needed
- Provide in home family support during the times that work for the family.
- Implement short term (13 week) intervention and support in an effort to prevent DCF involvement or out of home care, and/or to reunify children with their family; to improve family functioning.
- Coordinate services with other providers, such as Schools, Early Intervention services, clinicians and other relevant service providers.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
- Two (2) years of experience preferred
- Excellent writing skills necessary
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Compensation: Starting $23.50 per hour. Additional compensation based upon years of related experience.
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with flexibility to accommodate the needs of the families we serve
What’s in it for you? We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time, eligible employees, including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability
- PTO begins accruing on your first day!
- Up to 9 paid holidays annually, plus one floating holiday of your choice. For programs that remain open during holidays, staff scheduled to work will receive holiday pay in accordance with program guidelines.
- 403(b) employer match up to a maximum of 3%
- Tuition reimbursement after one year of employment
- Student loan repayment for qualifying degrees after one year of employment
- Wellness programs: nutritional counseling services, reimbursement programs for weight loss & tobacco cessation
To learn more about this role, please click on the blue “Apply Now” button below to submit your application.
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