What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Support and Stabilization Clinician position at Childrens Services Of Roxbury?
ABOUT CHILDREN SERVICES OF ROXBURY:
Founded in 1972 Children’s Services of Roxbury’s (CSR) mission is to provide high quality services to economically disadvantaged children, youth, families, and individuals thereby promoting and strengthening family life and individual growth. CSR serves approximately 6,000 families across Massachusetts, serving families through four key services areas; Early Education and Care, Behavioral Health Services, Youth and Family Services and Housing and Stabilization. There are 22 programs operating under those four services areas. CSR operates across in 4 cities, has a staff of 400 employees, and an operating budget of $28M.
OVERVIEW:
Children’s Services of Roxbury’s Family Visitation Program provides a safe and professional location for visits for families in the Greater Boston area. The supervised or un-supervised visits between the children and their primary visiting parent, such as a parent living outside of their home, are conducted based on the parameters designated by the court order or DCF referral. Trained staff supervise each visit and remain neutral while facilitating the visitation.
Position Summary:
Children's Services of Roxbury (CSR) will work with the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to provide direct services and supports to Parents/Guardians and their children. Family Stabilization & Support services ensure that all the family's goals are met over the contract period in safe and nurturing home environments. CSR provides immediate concrete services, which include supports in parenting, family medical, mental health and community access supports; educational/vocational career assistance, as well as supports with legal issues: domestic violence, probation obligations, court ordered CRA issues and follow-through. Family home visits will be conducted weekly (1-2 times) under contract referral. Families are provided immediate assessments, advocacy and collaborative updates by CSR Staff with DCF collaterals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
Maintaining Case Management Files:
- Referral information with DCF contacts received with Parent/Guardian and child, goals to be achieved
- Efforts to Outcomes (ETO) System: Written narratives of home visits weekly over 3-6-month period of contract, Written documentation of calls/contacts by telephone (daily/weekly)
- Produce Monthly Report, every 30 days
- Virtual Gateway System: Completion and implementation of Treatment Plans (each 3-month period) w/appropriate activities against the goals identified by DCF, Complete Progress Review at the end of each case service
- Maintain neat and orderly files
- Obtain and maintain Social Work/Mental Health license
Major Measurable Goals:
- Weekly home visits executed flexible for the family, at times after 5pm (meeting and connecting with each parent where they are.)
- Weekly collaboration with collaterals (DCF, Service providers, etc.)
- Response to emergencies (Child Crises, Hospitalizations, Emergency Meetings, School Meetings, etc.) when necessary
- DCF Case Conference participation
- Professional representation always
- Appropriate attitude and team spirit in the office and in the community
- Appropriate boundaries in relationships external to CSR (Parents, children, DCF providers)
- Work ethic (maintain work hours expected, home visits, appropriate lunch hours)
- Weekly supervision with Program Director
Position Challenges:
- Time Management (Flexing)
- Good Operating Vehicle (Car)
- Teamwork
- Strong skills in communication (verbal/written)
- Timely paperwork
- Necessary availability after 5pm and before 8am
- Confidentiality and Mandated Reporter status
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related Human Services field required. Master’s level preferred
- Bilingual capacity required (English/Spanish)
- Valid driver’s license and properly insured vehicle
- Clearance of background checks as required by state and federal law
- At least 1-year experience providing case management and/or counseling services to children, adolescents, and families
Benefits:
• Paid sick, vacation, personal leave
• Health, vision and dental insurance
• 401K plan
• Access to free, on-line CEU approved educational courses
• Employee discounts program providing discounts on thousands of products and services
• Work with a professional, dedicated and compassionate team of people
• Help us continue the important work of changing and saving lives
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