The Family Intervention Specialist (FIS) provides Intensive In-Home services for youth and families.

Education Required:
Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology or related field as determined DHS or

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology or a related field

• At least on year experience working with children and families.

Counties currently served: Hempstead, Miller, Lafayette, Union, Ouachita, Little River, Nevada, Columbia, and Sevier Counties.

• Team player that supports corporate decisions and Youth Advocate Programs’ vision and mission.

• Understanding of child and adolescent development and family systems

• Understanding of family-driven practice, child welfare, the state system, and behavioral health
  care delivery systems

• Able to work flexible schedule including after hours

• Ability to travel

• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to handles multiple priorities

• Independent discretion/decision making within the scope and responsibility of the position

• Manages stress, emotions, and can make decisions under pressure

• Works independently effectively

• Ability to work with diverse population

FIS Essential Functions
Enroll in Wheels of Change at time of hire completing the first 4 units within 7 business days of hire. The first 4 units must be completed prior to serving clients. All phases of training must be completed within 30 days of hire.

• Complete all requirements to be certified in the FCT model within 365 days of start date.

• Participate in weekly team supervision

• Utilize the FCT model to provide Intensive In-Home services in all DCFS prevention and DYS cases assigned and adhering to and ensuring fidelity to the model.

• Conducts family and individual sessions as needed in clients’ own homes and other settings when convenient for the family, spending a required minimum average of 4 hours per week and 3 weekly contacts with clients.

• Provides services unique to each family that promotes the achievement of safety, permanency and well-being for the children, including evidence-based and trauma-informed in-home
  services.

• Conducts initial and on-going assessments that are strengths based and individualized to be incorporated in service plans.

• Implement interventions to ensure any gaps related to the family’s basic needs are filled while helping the family also plan for long term sustainability.

• Provide youth and families with necessary transportation and help them plan for long term
  transportation needs.

• Assist family with access to psychiatric services and medication management.

• Assist families develop a support network in the natural environment.

• Deliver interventions designed to develop skills in both parents and children to problem solve.

• Promote success with youth in school while helping teach parents to advocate for their children’s educational needs.

• Attend child/youth case related meetings.

• Attend court, prepare youth and families for court and communicate with the case manager and court staff when necessary in consultation with the family, DCFS, and/or DYS.
  
  Schedule
  Flexible schedule
  
  Benefits
  Medical insurance
  Paid time off
  Dental insurance
  Vision insurance
  On the job training

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