THV Family Intervention Specialist

Saint Francis Ministries

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About The Position

The Family Intervention Specialist (FIS) provides Family Check Up (FCU) and
Texas Home Visit (THV) services.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology or related field preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working in child welfare direct service
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must pass a drug screen, MVR, Criminal History and DFPS History Check, Centralized Background Check Unit Texas Health and Human Services Eligibility and any background checks deemed to be necessary.
• FBI Fingerprint Check
• Lifting requirement of 50 lbs.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record and reliable transportation.
• Lifting requirements of 50 lbs.
• Mandated reporter
• Receives training in trauma informed practice and incorporates knowledge in day-to-day practice
• Team player that supports corporate decisions and Saint Francis’ vision, mission and ministry
• Understanding of child and adolescent development and family systems
• Understanding of family-driven practice, child welfare, the state system, and behavioral health care delivery systems
• Able to work flexible schedule including after hours
• Ability to travel
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
• Handles multiple priorities
• Independent discretion/decision making within the scope and responsibility of the position
• Manages emotions and can make decisions under pressure
• Manages stress appropriately
• Works alone effectively
• Ability to work with diverse population
• Understands and practices Universal Precautions

Responsibilities

• Complete all requirements to be certified in the FCU time model within EVP timeline.
• Participate in team supervision where cases are reviewed, and feedback is provided.
• Utilize the FCU model to provide THV, adhering to and ensuring fidelity to the FCU model.
• Conducts family and individual sessions as needed in clients’ own homes and other settings when convenient for the family, spending an average of 1 hours per week.
• Provides services unique to each family that promotes the achievement of safety, permanency, and well-being for the children, including evidence-based and trauma-informed in-home services.
• Conducts initial and on-going assessments that are strengths based and individualized to be incorporated in treatment plans.
• Implement interventions to ensure any gaps related to the family’s basic needs are filled while helping the family also plan for long term sustainability.
• Complete all documentation in a timely manner, including FCU fidelity documents
• Provide youth and families with necessary transportation and help them plan for long term transportation needs.
• Assist family with access to psychiatric services and medication management.
• Help families develop a support network in the natural environment.
• Deliver interventions according to FCU & everyday parenting models.
• Promote and supervise the youth and success in school while helping teach parent to advocate for their children’s educational needs.
• Attend child/youth case related meetings.
• Attend court, prepare youth and families for court and communicate with the case manager and court staff, when necessary, in consultation with the family and DFPS.
• Include the family in individualized treatment plans that are periodically updated to reflect the goals of the family and child and focuses on empowerment and increasing parent accountability.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of client’s personal and health information and agency propriety data, adhering to HIPPA regulations and company policies.
• Implements Saint Francis’ policies and follows directives as required. Follows and adheres to all pertinent Saint Francis Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), rules, personnel policies, and procedures; related accreditation and licensure standards; and federal, state, and local rules, statutes, regulations, and contractual terms. Ensures clients’ rights are protected.
• Reports unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical and safety channels.
• Ensures clients’ rights are protected.
• Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Will participate in a minimum of 40 hours in-service education per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level