After Hours Worker - PT Weekday Evenings

Description

The 2nd Shift Family Support Worker provides direct crisis management services including, but not limited to, in-home, parenting skills, life skills, child development and behavior management, to assist children and families in reaching permanency.  Provides direct in-home services including, but not limited to, crisis management, de-escalation, parenting skills, and behavior management.  Support case plan goals through teaching, role modeling, and demonstration.  Develops short term safety plans to resolve crisis situations.  Works with community partners to access supports for children and families during a time of crisis.  Frequent communication/coordination with on call screener during crisis situations.  Supervises and transports children and families, as needed.  Documents information and completes all necessary Saint Francis Ministries forms according to timelines.  Supports resource families to maintain placements and help children work toward permanency.  Monitors and supervises family interactions.  Provides clerical support to case teams as needed.  Assists with filing or closing out files as need or requested by Supervisor.  Reports critical incidents to DCF verbally within 12 hours, written within 24 hours.  Implements Saint Francis Ministries policies and follows directives as required. Follows and adheres to all pertinent Saint Francis Ministries Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), rules, personnel policies and procedures; related accreditation and licensure standards; and federal, state and local rules.  Ensures clients’ rights are protected.  Reports unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical and safety channels.  Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedures.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, or Experience

 High School diploma or equivalent  Must be 21 years of age.  Must pass a drug screen, MVR, KBI, Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry Clearance check and an Adult Registry check  FBI Fingerprint check  Lifting requirement of 50 lbs.  Must have valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record and reliable transportation.  Prefer 2 years experience working with children and families, or a college degree in human services.  Mandated reporter.  Receives training in trauma informed practice and incorporates knowledge in day-to-day practice.  Must be able to manage aggressive behaviors with clients.  Ability to work flexible schedule beginning at 2P until 8AM.  Ability to engage families in a working relationship.  Ability to assess for safety for children and adults.  Understanding of child and adolescent development.  Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.  Ability to travel throughout the State.  Must be a team player.  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 a diverse population.  Understands and practices Universal Precautions.