Jobs

• Conduct screening and assessments of client needs and provide case navigation within scope of practice and as required by program contract(s).
• Research and provide reliable resource/linkage and referral follow-up to clients.
• Provide group and/or individual services to client/family upon the needs agreed on the case plan and team.
• Assist client and/or family in daily functioning by providing support services and behavioral skill building in the home, at school and/or other settings.
• Assist in structured family programs and educational activities for children, youth and/or adults as assigned.
• Attend weekly staff meeting meetings to meet the contract requirements.
• Attend meetings/conferences/outreach opportunities and intra-agency meetings/trainings representing SPIRITT in a professional manner.
• Responsible for making sure cases are maintained appropriately active by linking them to services and activities.
• Responsible for entering notes in the various internal and external tracking systems.
• Responsible to report to program manager when new cases remain open for 2 weeks or more.
• Cover and answer phone calls (on rotation) on Saturdays.
• May need to assist in transporting clients to deliver services and necessary documents.
• Maintain consistent appointment times with clients/families, while also allowing for flexibility to meet the needs of clients.
• Appropriately manage client/family crises and emergency needs, with an emphasis on the safety of all parties involved.
• Promote client engagement and retention, including responding to clients/families in a timely, friendly manner and provision of quality, client-centered services.
• Maintain accuracy and consistency in timekeeping, assessments, weekly case notes, external reports/letters, client files and all other documentation including the self-audit of charts to ensure compliance with contracts (i.e. check for all required forms, signatures and any other elements needed to complete files).
• Protect the integrity, respect, and privacy of all families/clients served, including maintaining professional boundaries, security of personal client information, and compliance with HIPPA regulations.
• Provide office support including and not limited to: food pick up, room set up, phone coverage and clean up.
• Must adhere to agency crisis intervention plan.
• Complete monthly reports and documents, such as mileage submission and data entry.
• Adhere to Agency Policies and Procedures, and County contract requirements.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
To perform effectively in this position, the individual must have:

• An Associate Degree in child development or extensive experience in a related field preferred.
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical issues regarding child and family counseling and mental health concerns.
• Experience working with at-risk families and with culturally diverse communities and families.
• Participate in supervision by a licensed clinician.
• A fingerprint check for criminal history background and must obtain clearance from a law enforcement agency approved by Human Resources.
• Recent tuberculosis test.
• Possess skills in organizing, planning, and prioritizing, as well as good judgment, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work independently and as a team.
• Possess excellent oral and written communications skills to communicate and document work activities.
• Ability to relate to families from a strength-based, family-centered model.
• Demonstrates motivation and the ability to learn and practice basic supportive skills, including developing trusting relationships, problem solving skills, and accepting individual differences.
• Training in child abuse reporting procedures.
• Ability to be culturally sensitive and respond to differences in cultural beliefs, behaviors and learning, and communication styles within the community served.
• Current and valid drivers' license, good driving record and continued proof of current auto insurance throughout employment.
• The work schedule will include regular office hours, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. It will require non-traditional office hours evenings and weekends (including some days Monday – Friday, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, and Saturday or Sunday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm) plus some on-call duties after hours (with some flexibility) for crisis support.