Join Our Team as a Family Intervention Specialist!
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on families' lives? Do you thrive in a supportive team environment where your skills are valued and nurtured? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
Position: Family Intervention Specialist (FIS)
Location: Amarillo, TX
Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, professional development opportunities, supportive team culture
About the Role:
As a Family Intervention Specialist, you will play a vital role in providing intensive In-Home services to families.
- Enroll in Wheels of Change © at time of hire completing the first 4 units within 7 business days of hire. The first 4 units must be completed prior to serving clients. Training for each phase of training must be completed prior to providing services required in each phase.
- Complete all requirements to be certified in the FCT model within 365 days of start date.
- Participate in team supervision where cases are reviewed, and feedback is provided.
- Utilize the FCT model to provide Intensive In-Home services in Diversions and Reunification cases, adhering to and ensuring fidelity to the FCT model.
- Conducts family and individual sessions as needed in clients’ own homes and other settings convenient for the family, spending an average of 4 hours per week and a minimum of 2 weekly contacts with clients in compliance with expected FCT dosage.
- 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 FCT 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 designed to develop skills in both parents and children to problem solve.
- 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.
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Why Join Us:
- Make a meaningful difference in families' lives.
- Grow professionally with ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Collaborate with a supportive team dedicated to positive outcomes.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field.
- Experience in family intervention or related roles preferred.
- Certification in FCT time model or willingness to complete certification.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
If you are ready to embark on a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference, we invite you to apply for the Family Intervention Specialist position today! Join us in creating brighter futures for families and communities. Apply now!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $41,779.92 - $50,997.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Prescription drug insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work setting:
Ability to Relocate:
- Amarillo, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person