Domestic Violence IPSP Worker- Benton Harbor

Position SummaryThe Domestic Violence Informed Parenting and Support Program (DV-IPSP) Worker provides services including assessment, safety planning, intervention meetings, education, collaboration, role-modeling, demonstrations, asset / strength identification, goal setting, and other enhancements as necessary. Services are individualized based on a family's presenting concerns, home based and delivering during flexible hours, based on family need.The Family Preservation DV-IPSP is an in-home program created to focus specifically on families affected by domestic violence and ensure safety and prevent removals. DV-IPSP incorporates the principles of Safe and Together which offers a holistic, trauma-based approach and enables service providers to engage families more effectively. DV-IPSP also empowers the non-offending parent with new skills and support systems to help keep the family safe and ensure better outcomes.DV-IPSP is for : families at risk of having their children placed in out of home care due to abuse, neglect; or delinquency. Families with children in out of home placement with family reunification as the goal or in the case of a child who has been returned home, services must only be provided during the 15-month period that the child returns home. Families in need of adoption promotion and / or support services. Families with an open MDHHS Child Protective Services case. Families with an open Prevention case.Salary Range : $30,160.00- $40,576.00 annuallyFlexible work schedule after an initial training period that includes working in the office and out of the office.Are you passionate about discovering new ways to help empower people and make a difference in their lives?If you've got what it takes to support us in our mission to provide help and create hope through innovative, collaborative, and diverse programs within the community, then we've got the right opportunity for you.About Catholic Charities West MichiganCatholic Charities West Michigan (CCWM) is a community-based agency providing programs in Western Michigan and offering a variety of services in family preservation, behavioral health, child welfare, and community outreach.CCWM is committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all staff are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.CCWM encourages persons of diverse backgrounds and faiths to apply for employment.Essentials Duties and ResponsibilitiesReceives and accepts written referrals from MDHHSMakes initial contact to explain the services, determine the client's willingness to participate and establish a mutually agreeable date to conduct a home visitConducts In-home visitsDevelops written service and pro-active / reactive safety plansCompletes necessary documentation and follow upsParticipates in sessions, reviews and meetingsProvides written progress reports and termination reportsProvides 24-hours a day, 7 days a week availability to clientsOther Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesExperience working with multi-problem children and families and overall ability to relate to and en

Salary : $30,160 - $40,576