PSR Family Services Worker - CYFS

State of Idaho

Full-time - Entry Level

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The PSR Family Services Worker - CYFS position is dedicated to strengthening the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans by connecting youth with families for permanency. The role involves working with regional case managers to locate and engage families for adolescents who have completed treatment and need support in a community setting. The family services workers will facilitate processes and collaborate with child welfare clinician teams to ensure successful outcomes for the youth.

Responsibilities

• Explore family and friend connections with youth and relevant collateral sources.
• Review youth records and gather information to support youth success in a home and/or community setting.
• Search for family/connection options and orient those identified to the youth's needs.
• Facilitate team meetings ensuring all pertinent parties know their roles and can attend.
• Provide documentation outlining next steps and assignments for the next meeting, distributing to all team members.

Requirements

• Good knowledge of human services principles and practices including behavioral management methods, social and family systems, cognitive behavioral education, and case management methods.
• Certification as a psychosocial rehabilitation specialist in accordance with USPRA requirements, or a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, behavioral science, special education, psychosocial rehabilitation, or a related field from a nationally accredited university or college.
• 2-4 upper division courses in relevant fields and 2-4 years of work experience, or equivalent experience that represents the knowledge level required.
• Computer literacy for data entry, electronic mail, composing reports and letters, and storing and retrieving documents.
• Valid driver's license.

Benefits

• Best retirement available in the nation (PERSI)
• 11 paid holidays
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• PERSI Choice 401(k)
• Deferred compensation plan
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Student Loan Forgiveness
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Wide variety of training opportunities