Established in 1899, Child & Family Service (CFS) is a community-based organization with a mission of strengthening families and fostering the healthy development of children. CFS has been a fierce advocate for children and families in the midst of social injustices and inequalities. Our statewide support, counseling, and therapeutic programs help individuals and families heal from trauma, prevent abuse and neglect, and can break the cycle of generational poverty.
OUR MISSION
Strengthening families and fostering the healthy development of children.
OUR VISION
Healthy, thriving individuals and families building strong, multi-cultural communities across generations.
OUR VALUES
HOPE values: Humility, Ownership, Perseverance, Engagement
We offer an extensive array of benefits for our employees including paid time off, preventative health care paid time off, birthday floating holiday, volunteer floating holiday, 15 Paid Holidays in a Year (16 in an Election Year), Medical/Dental/Vision/RX plans, Opt-out incentive, 401(k), flexible spending plans, & more.
Come join Child & Family Service and help us serve thousands in our communities!
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
The Clinical Specialist is responsible for collaborating with the Parent Educator/Lead Parent Educator and CWS on the implementation of program services, linking the assessment, design, implementation and evaluation of therapeutic interventions with the purpose of achieving successful case outcome. Flexible provision of services that accommodate the families' needs and adjust schedules to be available evenings and weekends. Under the supervisor's directive may be required to respond to on-call crisis response with 24/7 availability.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
- Masters' Degree from a school accredited by a recognized accrediting agency. Requires knowledge of an advanced type.
- 1-4 years of post-masters experience.
EXPERIENCE
- Direct use of a variety of family therapies
- Individual therapy with children and adults using cognitive behavioral techniques
- Marital therapy
- Therapeutic interventions targeting school behavior and academic performance
- Implementation of interventions within or between systems in the participant's natural ecology that affect or influence the behavior of youth (i.e. family, peer, school, and neighborhood)
- Provision of group and individual clinical supervision
- Preferred Knowledge of family systems theory, social ecological theory, behavioral therapies, cognitive-behavioral therapy, pragmatic family therapies, child development research, social skills assessment and intervention.
- Demonstrated ability in experience and education in relevant aspects of clinical practice.
- Commitment to empowering families to be effective problem solving and nurturing agents.
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with people of diverse social, economic, ethnic/racial, and cultural backgrounds.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with at-risk families.
- Commitment to family centered, community based services and children's safety and family stability.
- Good verbal and written communication skills in therapeutic assessment, interviewing and recording.
- Valid driver's license, current no-fault insurance, satisfactory and/or clear driver's abstract, and access to an insured vehicle.
- Flexible work schedule to promote accessibility to service.
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
- Good verbal and written skills in therapeutic assessment and treatment, interviewing, recording and letter writing. Ability to assess family dynamics, strengths and weaknesses to determine the most appropriate approaches and interventions. Ability to work with challenging families to improve their parenting skills. Commitment to preserving a participant's connection with their family of origin and reunification with biological family.
OTHER POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Under the supervisor's directive may be required to respond to on-call crisis response with 24/7 availability.
- Conduct assessments including review of referral information, identifying and engaging key participants, and developing an analysis of the problem behaviors within the ecological context.
- Engage participant and/or primary caregiver in developing an active, culturally sensitive, change-oriented treatment plan.
- Collaborate with all relevant systems and key participants to ensure their engagement and cooperation throughout treatment.
- Provide counseling, education, and training, and service interventions following the Family Service Plan, using program compatible interventions based on best practice research.
- Ensure all accreditation & affiliation requirements are met.
- Work a flexible schedule, including occasional weekends, to meet participant needs.
- Perform administrative tasks related to caseload, progress notes, service plans, mileage, correspondence and reporting in a timely manner.
- Provide services in a home-based setting, in participant's communities, to include on/off program site activities and groups.
- Ensure participant confidentiality at all times.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
At Child & Family Service, we value and celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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