Family Preservation Specialist - Contract

$52,000 - $62,400/Yr

Cornerstone Support Services - Saint Joseph, MO

Part-time - Entry Level

Saint Joseph, MO

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Family Preservation Specialist role focuses on providing essential services to families involved with the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS). The position aims to reduce maltreatment, enhance family resilience, and support the well-being of children and families. The specialist will work directly with families to maintain children in their homes, prevent reentry into foster care, and promote healthy relationships and coping skills.

Responsibilities

• Reports directly to the Director of Family Preservation.
• Understands and follows all agency and DCS policies and procedures.
• Completes family assessments with youth and families as per contract terms.
• Assures an effective safety plan is in place for all identified safety concerns.
• Develops the Initial Treatment Plan with the DCS Family Case Manager (FCM) within the first thirty (30) days of program entry.
• Meets with clients and families at least once per week, or more frequently based on assessed needs.
• Reviews the client's and family's progress toward treatment goals.
• Coordinates and monitors services for the family in the community, including mental health, medical, educational, psychological, vocational, and social services.
• Provides in-home supportive services, parenting education, community resources, advocacy, and other social service interventions to families and children.
• Assists in family reunification and preservation efforts according to the family's treatment plan and court orders.
• Maintains progress notes and monthly reports for each family.
• Follows DCS Service standards.
• Attends monthly supervision meetings and actively participates in the supervision process.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent diploma.
• Must possess a valid driver license and the ability to use a private car to transport self and others.
• Must comply with the state policy concerning minimum car insurance coverage.
• Valid Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray within thirty days of employment.
• No experience required.
• Verbal and written skills to effectively communicate information to various audiences and customers.
• Ability to effectively work as a team member and promote a positive work culture.
• Ability to communicate (written and verbal) with all levels of personnel, internal and external to the company.
• Maintain regular attendance, punctuality, and accurate record of attendance.
• Ability to organize self, work activities, and take initiative to accomplish tasks.
• Demonstrate cooperative attitude and tolerance for stress when confronted with critical situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, integrity, and accountability within the scope of responsibilities.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule including days, evenings, and weekends.
• In-person work location.