Family Preservation Specialist Job Secaucus area,New Jersey USA,Social Work

Summary of Position: The Family Preservation Specialist is responsible for providing intensive, in-home crisis intervention, counseling, and skill-building for families with children at imminent risk of placement or in placement and in need of intensive services to support reunification using the New Jersey Family Preservation Services (FPS) Program Model. The NJ FPS model is designed to keep children safe, strengthen families, prevent out-of-home placement, and safely reunify children and their family.

Family Preservation Specialists carry a caseload of no more than two (2) families at any given time, except during the last week prior to discharging one family, when staff may carry a third (3) case.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, or counseling.
or Bachelor's degree with at least 1.5 years of experience providing services to families in crisis
Experience working at-risk youth and families
Understanding of the NJ Family Preservation Services Program Model is a plus.
Be available for crisis needs
Strong Communication Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite;
Experience using database and/or Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems.
Position requires reliable transportation, driver's license, and current auto insurance.
Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.

Benefits Available:

Medical/Prescription
Vision
Short Term Disability
UNUM Supplemental Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid time off
Holiday Pay
Pet Insurance
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
Weekly Competitive Pay
Direct Deposit

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, military or veteran status, or disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Travel

Required

Yes . Travel throughout Hudson County to homes and in the community.

Qualifications Skills Preferred

Some Knowledge

Strong Communication Skills

Novice

Basic Computer Skills

Some Knowledge

Behaviors Preferred Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations Preferred Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education Preferred

Masters or better in Social Work or related field.

Licenses & Certifications Required

Driver's License

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