Provides in-home intervention to children and their families utilizing a skill based, solution focused model to help families adopt positive solutions to problems through the teaching of skills and behavioral techniques accessing community resources and support.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
- Provides intervention services for IHFS.
- Develops and maintains effective working relationships with families and with community service resources.
- Provides training and support in the development and utilization of functional skills to families with problems and individuals associated with the families.
- Assesses problems and provides care to youth and families; monitors individual and family progress in the attainment of predetermined goals providing regular review and update of service plans.
- Maintains appropriate level of direct contact with families per program requirements, and remains available to families 24/7, for crisis intervention as needed.
- Provides consumers, including school personnel and others working with children served by the program, training in the management of difficult behaviors.
- Promotes family self-determination by assisting family in identifying and accessing community services and resources.
- Promotes culture of professionalism through role modeling and respect.
- Meets with families and children at various locations; utilizes own vehicle to travel to work destinations and to transport youth as authorized.
Completes administrative functions for IHFS.
- Prepares and submits reports and recommendations concerning case load status, budget requests, changes in service plans, and any unusual incidents that occur in the operation of the program.
- Reports any critical incidents involving family members or staff according to standard reporting guidelines.
- Prepares proper documentation and service plans in a timely manner as defined by the program.
- Ensures compliance with all contractual, regulatory, program, and accrediting body standards.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of recognized interventions such as risk assessment and crisis intervention in order to address identified service needs.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to youth care and the ability to learn, apply, and explain complex regulations and policies governing child welfare processes and services.
- Ability to function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with youth, staff, and support agencies.
- Knowledge of community resources and service providers available in the geographical area; knowledge of the functions and services of the community organizations and related human services.
- Ability to communicate with individuals at all levels in the organization and with external business contacts in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- A Bachelor's degree is preferred, but candidate meeting the requirements identified in the contract may be considered.
- Minimum 1 year of experience including working with children and families required.
- Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record required.
- Pass an annual Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) check required.
- Ability to provide own transportation (mileage reimbursed) to complete travel requirements of the job required.
- Meet auto insurance requirements established by Boys Town policy and/or State and Local laws required.
- Available rotationally to provide crisis response and must be available to work non-traditional business hours including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience working with children and families in community-based programs or Boys Town Programs preferred.
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At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.
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