ICPC Region Family Support Specialist; FSS

Position: ICPC Region 6 Family Support Specialist (FSS)
TITLE:

ICPC Region 6 Family Support Specialist (FSS)

FUNCTION:
The staff works with, and monitors ICPC foster and adoptive families that are in active status in Region 7

LOCATION:

Region 6;
Home-Based and Field Assignments
SUPERVISOR: ICPC Coordinator

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree required in a human services field from an accredited college or university. One year of experience working with individuals and families that have active cases with Department of Family and Protective Services preferred; ability to be clear headed and decisive based on the scope of the position; skilled in approaching care/services from a strengths-based perspective; impeccable writing skills; detailed and organized;

positive client interaction

SALARY:
Negotiable based on experience; part time and full-time positions available

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Exceptional knowledge of DFPS Procedures and HHSC-CCR minimum standards

• Innovative and creative approaches to service delivery

• Participate in kinship care specialized Pre-Service and Annual training

• Work effectively with the foster and adoption team

• Maintain required annual employee training and documentation

• Other duties as assigned by Program manager and/or FAD Director

ICPC FSS DUTIES:

• Monitor Foster and Adoptive Home for safety and compliance

• Record all information for home and child files in the agency's database system on a weekly basis.

• Complete initial placement of children and youth

• Monitor children's progress placed in the foster and adoptive home

• Ensure appropriate STAR Health service coordination and appointment set up for needed assessments such as the CANS 3.0.

• Manage a caseload of 25 to 30 cases (a combination of homes and children)

• Schedule and conduct Treatment/Service Plan Meetings including Aftercare Service Plan in coordination with CPS and other team members.

• Complete required monthly, quarterly, and annual documentation

• Connect family to social work department for community resource connection and other supports

• Families receive personalized services based on their unique need

• Provide aftercare case management services to include monitoring, support, and community resource referrals

• Assist with crisis situations as part of the Crisis Intervention Rotation Schedule