Job Details

BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Family Intervention Specialist (FIS) provides Intensive In-Home services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Enroll in Wheels of Change © at time of hire completing the first 4 units within 7 business days of hire. The first 4 units must be completed prior to serving clients. Training for each phase of training must be completed prior to providing services required in each phase.

Complete all requirements to be certified in the FCT model within 365 days of start date.

Participate in team supervision where cases are reviewed, and feedback is provided.

Utilize the FCT model to provide Intensive In-Home services in Diversions and Reunification cases, adhering to and ensuring fidelity to the FCT model.

Conducts family and individual sessions as needed in clients' own homes and other settings when convenient for the family, spending an average of 4 hours per week and a minimum of 2 weekly contacts with clients in compliance with expected FCT dosage.

Provides services unique to each family that promotes the achievement of safety, permanency, and well-being for the children, including evidence-based and trauma-informed in-home services.

Conducts initial and on-going assessments that are strengths based and individualized to be incorporated in treatment plans.

Implement interventions to ensure any gaps related to the family's basic needs are filled while helping the family also plan for long term sustainability.

Complete all documentation in a timely manner, including FCT fidelity documents

Provide youth and families with necessary transportation and help them plan for long term transportation needs.

Assist family with access to psychiatric services and medication management.

Help families develop a support network in the natural environment.

Deliver interventions designed to develop skills in both parents and children to problem solve.

Promote and supervise the youth and success in school while helping teach parent to advocate for their children's educational needs.

Attend child/youth case related meetings.

Attend court, prepare youth and families for court and communicate with the case manager and court staff, when necessary, in consultation with the family and DFPS.

Include the family in individualized treatment plans that are periodically updated to reflect the goals of the family and child and focuses on empowerment and increasing parent accountability.

Implements Saint Francis' policies and follows directives as required. Follows and adheres to all pertinent Saint Francis Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), rules, personnel policies, and procedures; related accreditation and licensure standards; and federal, state, and local rules, statutes, regulations, and contractual terms. Ensures clients' rights are protected.

Reports unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical and safety channels.

Ensures clients' rights are protected.

Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedures

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology or related field preferred

Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, psychology

Minimum of 1 year of experience working in child welfare direct service

Must be 21 years of age.

Must pass a drug screen, MVR, Criminal History and DFPS History Check, Centralized Background Check Unit Texas Health and Human Services Eligibility and any background checks deemed to be necessary.

FBI Fingerprint Check

Lifting requirement of 50 lbs.

Must have a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record and reliable transportation.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

Mandated reporter

Receives training in trauma informed practice and incorporates knowledge in day-to-day practice

Team player that supports corporate decisions and Saint Francis' vision, mission and ministry

Understanding of child and adolescent development and family systems

Understanding of family-driven practice, child welfare, the state system, and behavioral health care delivery systems

Able to work flexible schedule including after hours

Ability to travel

Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills

Handles multiple priorities

Independent discretion/decision making within the scope and responsibility of the position

Manages emotions and can make decisions under pressure

Manages stress appropriately

Works alone effectively

Ability to work with diverse population