In-Home Outreach Counselor

JOB TITLE: Family Preservation In-Home Outreach Counselor

DEPARTMENT: Family Services

PROGRAM: Family Preservation

STATUS: Full-time
- Non Exempt

REPORTS TO: FP Program Manager

HOURS PER WEEK: 40

SALARY RANGE: $28-34 hourly

LOCATION: Bell Gardens, CA

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Family Preservation Program Manager, provides in-home case management, crisis intervention, linkage, advocacy and teaching and demonstrating services to Family Preservation program clients. The position requires excellent time management, organizational and writing skills. This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for a job and is subject to be reviewed and changed at any time, with or without notice.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts comprehensive assessments for program clients in collaboration with DCFS and the other stakeholders involved in case planning.
• Conducts case planning meetings, adjusts goals as necessary.
• Provides information, referral and case management services.
• Provides in-home outreach counseling (case management, crisis intervention, linkage, advocacy) visits, and teaching and demonstrating services, accommodating client schedules.
• Completes Up-front case assessments (e.g., clinical assessments if candidate is a master-level and registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences).
• Gathers reports and documentation from service providers.
• Participates in case reviews and consultations.
• Adheres to child abuse reporting and legal and ethical standards.
• Coordinates and participates in peer review as requested.
• Maintains client records, prepares progress reports, and handles administrative tasks as per program/contract requirements.
• Communicates with DCFS, Probation and Mental Health Providers.
• Attends meetings as assigned.
• Receives supervision from a licensed clinical supervisor.
• Related duties, as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of child abuse risk factors, domestic violence, substance abuse, mental health issues and/other factors that contribute to child abuse.
• Familiarity with evidenced based practices and Family Preservation program, desirable but not required.
• Ability to follow program and agency policies.
• Strong competency, independent judgment, and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent communication, organizational and writing skills.
• Ability to meet attendance standards and work additional hours as necessary, including evening hours.
• Develop and sustain effective working relationships and work well in a team setting.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish), highly desirable.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in a Social Science, Social Work, Marriage Family Therapy or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field AND extensive experience providing case management services in a social setting.
• Minimum two years’ experience in direct services to low-income, ethnically diverse clients in a non-profit setting.
• Minimum two years’ experience providing services to families affected by child abuse, domestic violence, substance abuse, mental health issues and other trauma.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Driving is required on a daily basis. Must provide own vehicle, valid California Driver’s License and proof of full insurance coverage.
• Negative tuberculosis screen.
• We require the selected candidate to undergo a criminal background check using the Live Scan fingerprinting method in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job or that an employee encounters while performing the essential function of this job.

• Work in moderate noise levels and non-smoking environment
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds independently
• Frequently involves sitting, standing, walking, squatting, bending, and climbing stairs (as needed)
• Occasionally may be required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Must be able to speak and hear clearly to communicate effectively
• Constantly operates a computer, keyboard, and other various office…