Family Preservation Coordinator - Lifeline Youth and Family Services : Job Details

The Family Preservation Coordinator is responsible for overseeing recruitment, enrollment and social services for targeted families in accordance with state and federal regulations, within the Family Preservation program for Home Base Services. Duties include support of districts to assist and coordinate Family Preservation efforts for Home Base Services. Requirements

• Meets service delivery expectations in alignment with the Indiana Department of Child Services.
• Conduct the assessment tools with the family.
• Ability to meet allocated deadlines
• Maintain communication with referral sources weekly.
• Initiate services with the family within 72 hours.
• Manage and facilitate the use of concrete funds for families.
• Assess and address any immediate safety needs for the family.
• Ensure the weekly safety checklist has been completed and submitted.
• Advocate for the family and be an active part of the family team.
• Ability to work as a team internally and externally.
• Coordinate services for the family through service mapping.
• Ability to make necessary referrals of community resources for clients.
• Adhere strictly to privacy and information-sharing guidelines.
• Attend and participate in meetings, committees, and training sessions as required.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills required to successfully implement the program's objectives.
• Lead and perform job duties that align with Lifeline's core values and tenets of culture.
• Independent problem-solving and decision-making in a logical and deliberate manner.
• Exhibits flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the clients and the region.
• Utilizes effective communication skills in reporting pertinent information in a timely manner.
• Informs supervisor of current activities and reports unusual occurrences, incidents or other problems.
• Maintain accurate and timely records, reports, and data entry according to program standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree.
• 3 years experience in working with children and families in the welfare system.
• Extreme attention to detail and organization.
• Proven ability to multitask.
• Experience in working with culturally diverse communities and families with the ability to be culturally sensitive and appropriate.
• Excellent computer skills with databases.
• Demonstrated a history of reliability and consistently
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with the local social service resources and services is preferred.