Family Crisis Intervention Specialist - Homebuilders Program

Family Crisis Intervention Specialist - Homebuilders Program

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Requisition # :
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15991

Location: Remote in Maine

Hours: Full‑time (40 hours/week)

Salary: $58,915.00/yr. (Additional compensation available for candidates with a master’s degree)

This position includes a $3,000 Signing Bonus and a $3,000 Relocation Bonus (available only to non‑internal candidates).

Candidates must reside in one of the listed Maine counties:
York, Cumberland, and Sagadahoc.

The role is a remote, work‑from‑home position that requires travel based on client needs.

What it’s like to work here

We love God and we love people. Love like that motivates us to cast a big vision and believe that, together, we can change the world through family. For 80 years, our faith has inspired us to provide every child and family the safety, love, and connection they deserve.

Our culture is driven by five core values:

• We’re motivated by our faith.
• We support one another.
• We champion justice.
• We pursue excellence.
• We’re in it for the long haul.

How your role makes a difference handshake

When family conflict makes home an unsafe place, children are at risk of entering foster care and families are at risk of separation. HOMEBUILDERS® is focused on prevention with the goal of building on a family’s strengths and equipping them to care for their child in their home before a challenge reaches a crisis point.

When families are referred for services, a Homebuilders specialist comes to their home to assess needs and create a targeted plan. The goal is to mitigate safety concerns that prevent children from remaining at home with their parents. You would work with a small caseload of@Before families, conducting in‑home sessions 3‑5 times per week. Interventions may include helping families meet basic needs, teaching communication skills, teaching parenting and behavior modification skills, and using advanced therapeutic techniques.

Your responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Conducting in‑home visits 3‑5 times a week (40 hours per family over four weeks)
• Coordinating with local CPS workers who referred the case to understand the reported safety risks and ensure families are receiving quality services
• Utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to teach needed skills to family members that will enable them to safely parent their children
• Attending training, meetings, and supervision sessions to equip you in your role
• Preparing reports and required documentation

We invest in you

• Experience a team environment with other professionals who support one another, pursue excellence, and are in it for the long haul
• Access to training, professional development, and career growth opportunities
• Supportive supervision to help you hone your skills and provide exceptional service to families
• Opportunity to learn and apply an evidence‑based model with a high level of fidelity

Competitive benefits package

• Low‑cost health benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
• Matching 403(b) retirement contributions
• Generous time off (11 paid holidays, unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, separate sick and paid absence banks)
• Educational reimbursement for master’s degree program in human services
• Comprehensive employee assistance program
• Employee‑covered long‑term disability and term life insurance

Qualifications

• This position requires a bachelor’s degree in social work, social sciencesaimana, or an equivalent field of study from an accredited college, with at least two years’ experience working with children and families; or a master’s degree in social work, human services, or a related field of study from an accredited college with experience working with children and families
• Demonstrated ability in providing excellent clinical and crisis intervention skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be 21 years old with a valid driver’s license, with three years’ driving experience in the U.S., pass a motor vehicle record check, and maintain a reliable automobile with proof of adequate insurance coverage
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries
• Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity