Family Engagement Coordinator

Who We Are:

Since 1946, we’ve been providing compassionate treatment to support the behavioral, physical and emotional health of children and families, where the needs of each child are individually assessed and dynamic treatment plans are specifically designed to properly transition them from disruptive to permanent, stable environments. Our services include community-based services, residential treatment, and treatment foster care programs throughout our locations in central and northeast Ohio and West Virginia.

Working at The Village Network:

The Village Network prides itself on a Culture of Care:
Come be a part of the mission and a member of a team that has a passion for what they do and the people they serve.

Excellent safety record and training program. The Village Network utilizes Collaborative Problem Solving along with The Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics to addresses the individual needs of youth and their families.

Tuition and Licensure reimbursement offered for employees looking to advanced their knowledge and skills. Get help earning an advanced degree or get the supervision necessary to earn your independent licensure.

Great benefits, competitive salaries, and 232 hours (29 DAYS!) of PTO offered in the first year in addition to 6 paid holidays for fulltime employees with potential for PTO buy back for unused time.

EMPLOYEES MATTER AT TVN!!

TVN paid out a 3.5% annual salary bonus and over 80 hours of PTO buyback this past fiscal year and has a 12-year history of providing annual bonus and PTO buybacks!

TVN offers a generous retirement contribution and contributed nearly $1.5 million into employee 403(b) accounts this fiscal year!

Advancement Opportunities:
The village network is a growing organization and we aim to promote from within.

Job Title:

Family Engagement Coordinator

Reports To:

Family Engagement Supervisor Direct Reports:
None

Summary:

Applying the principles of Systems of Care, the FCCS Family Engagement Coordinator will perform child welfare casework including all out of home placements of children; provide general casework services to children and their families; protective services and case management to abused, neglected, dependent, unruly and/or delinquent children; provide support and direction to families; and coordinate with the court system and other community agencies for treatment.

This will be done in a professional manner, valuing every child, honoring families, and valuing partnerships and, in alignment with The Village Network’s Mission, Vision and Core Values.

Essential Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities:

Visit homes and monitor case plan progress of the family

Monitor and promote stability and adjustment in all out of home placement settings.

Attend and/or coordinate meetings with collateral agencies.

Provide crisis intervention services.

Attend/testify at court hearings.

Attend and actively participate in administrative case reviews.

Perform planned and emergency placements.

Supervise visits with parents.

Transport children and adults.

Participate in supervisory conferences, schedule home visits and coordinate activities.

Prepare court-related documents traveling homes/meetings as needed.

Write case plans including goals and treatment.

Complete CAPMIS assessments and SACWIS documentation in addition to any other required documents and review reports.

Complete quality assurance of case information/reports and provide updates as necessary.

Attend staff development training meetings and other required meetings.

Actively participate in workgroup assignments.

Actively seek out opportunities to engage and/or locate family/kinship to support families in strengthening their safety, permanency, and wellbeing.

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related area or have an LSW.Entry-level with having some background or experience in one or more of the following areas: family systems, community systems and resources, case management, child and family counseling or therapy, child protection, or child development is  culturally competent or responsive with training and experience necessary to manage complex cases and ensures the…