In-Home Outreach Counselor - Monrovia

Posted: November 6, 2024

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Position Type

Full-Time Employee

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Salary Range

$28.00 - $34.00

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Job Description

JOB TITLE: Family Preservation In-Home Outreach Counselor

DEPARTMENT: Family Services

PROGRAM: Family Preservation

STATUS: Full-time- Non Exempt

REPORTS TO: FP Program Manager

HOURS PER WEEK: 40

SALARY RANGE: $28-34 hourly (depends on degree)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Family Preservation Program Manager, provides in-home case management, crisis intervention, linkage, advocacy and teaching and demonstrating services to Family Preservation program clients. The position requires excellent time management, organizational and writing skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts comprehensive assessments for program clients in collaboration with DCFS and the other stakeholders involved in case planning.
• Conducts case planning meetings, adjusts goals as necessary.
• Provides information, referral and case management services.
• Provides in-home outreach counseling (case management, crisis intervention, linkage, advocacy) visits, and teaching and demonstrating services, accommodating client schedules.
• Completes Up-front case assessments (e.g., clinical assessments if candidate is a master-level and registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences).
• Gathers reports and documentation from service providers.
• Participates in case reviews and consultations.
• Adheres to child abuse reporting and legal and ethical standards.
• Coordinates and participates in peer review as requested.
• Maintains client records, prepares progress reports, and handles administrative tasks as per program/contract requirements.
• Communicates with DCFS, Probation and Mental Health Providers.
• Attends meetings as assigned.
• Receives supervision from a licensed clinical supervisor.
• Related duties, as required.
• Flexible Schedule Opportunity.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of child abuse risk factors, domestic violence, substance abuse, mental health issues and/other factors that contribute to child abuse.
• Familiarity with evidenced based practices and Family Preservation program, highly desirable.
• Clinical skills, highly desirable.
• Ability to follow program and agency policies.
• Strong competency, independent judgment, and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent communication, organizational and writing skills.
• Ability to meet attendance standards and work additional hours as necessary, including evening hours.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Develop and sustain effective working relationships and work well in a team setting.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish), highly desirable.
• Computer literate.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Marriage Family Therapy or related field AND registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences, OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field AND extensive experience providing case management services in a social setting.
• Minimum two years’ experience in direct services to low-income, ethnically diverse clients in a non-profit setting.
• Minimum two years’ experience providing services to families affected by child abuse, domestic violence, substance abuse, mental health issues and other trauma.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Driving is required on a daily basis. Must provide own vehicle, valid California driver license and proof of full insurance coverage (name must be on insurance card).
• Negative tuberculosis screen (required).
• We require the selected candidate to undergo a Live Scan (background check).

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• 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 or that an employee encounters while performing the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The primary work site is in Monrovia, with occasional assignments at the Bell Gardens location (for startup). Travel is required on a daily basis throughout the region; the locations have moderate noise levels and are considered a non-smoking environment.
• The majority of the job duties are performed in the clients’ homes; employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Human Services Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. In addition, we complete criminal background checks via Live Scan method (fingerprinting) on all new hire employees.

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