Family Preservation Specialist - Child Welfare

Do you enjoy helping others?  Would you like a career that provides you an opportunity to help families and to make a difference in the lives of children?  Join us in creating a brighter future for children and their families.

At Kids Central we believe every child deserves to grow up in a safe and loving home that provides a path to a bright future. However sometimes children, and their families, need additional support to ensure their safety and well-being. That is where we step in.

The Family Preservation Specialist is responsible for coordinating all aspects of clinical treatment for the assigned children and families in Circuit 5. The specialist engages with the children and families firsthand and may provide individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy and crisis intervention. The specialist works in a team approach with the Family Preservation Case Manager. The specialist renders diagnostic and psychotherapeutic services to children, adolescents, and families.  The specialist participates as member of the clinical team and the program and is responsible for maintaining client records. Services are provided in the home to meet the unique needs of the families served.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

Provides direct services to children and their families which may include: 

• ·        Conducts comprehensive clinical assessments and engagement
• ·        Determines DSM V diagnosis in consultation with the supervisor and/or Clinical Director as needed
• ·        Develops treatment plans and contracts for services
• ·        Implements treatment plans, modifying as appropriate during treatment
• ·        Participates in discharge planning, which may include linking to community services
• ·        Provides case management services when indicated
• ·        Completes clinical documentation required by Kids Central, program policies, HIPAA regulations, and funding sources
• ·        Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience

Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or other licensed counseling degree.  At least three years providing clinical services and/or in home services to children and families 

Licensure/Certifications

Current Background Clearance Screening Letter

Valid Florida driver’s license

Proof of vehicle insurance

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Excellent oral and written skills and ability to communicate comfortably with children, parents, and community agencies/personnel
• Organized and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Flexible and able to multi-task
• Excellent working knowledge of automated systems (systems used for this position include but are not limited to Florida Safe Families Network (FSFN), Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Word)
• Ability to work well as a team member and independently
• Experience in providing clinical services, coordinating systems of care, working within complex family systems and experience providing in-home services

 WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This job regularly operates in the field (homes, community agencies) and in a professional office environment.  This job consists of regularly driving your personal vehicle.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must also frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee is regularly required to bend/stoop and kneel. Repetitive motion is also required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE:

Kids Central, Inc. is the lead Community Based Care agency for child welfare in Circuit 5, which encompasses Marion, Lake, Hernando, Sumter and Citrus counties.  Kids Central, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, disability or veteran status as those terms are defined under applicable law. Kids Central is a Drug-Free Workplace and an Equal Employment Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Kids Central, Inc. provides a comprehensive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and a generous paid time off allotment.

Employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V