Family Support Worker- After Hours/Weekends - Saint Francis Ministries : Job Details

Job DescriptionBasic Purpose of the JobThe Family Support Worker for Reunification provides support to children/families including, but not limited to, parenting skills, life skills, child development and behavior management to assist children and families in reaching permanencyEssential FunctionsProvides direct in-home services including, but not limited to, parenting skills, life skills, child development and behavior management.Support case plan goals through teaching, role modeling, and demonstrationParticipates in case conferences, family meetings, client assessments, and in the team decision making process.Assists families to establish a support network with family, kinship, and community.Refers clients to community services and assists in arranging appointments as needed.Assists in gathering information for initial and on-going assessments.Provides intervention for children and families in crisis situationsAbility to work with the court system and follow court protocols including appropriate business attireParticipates in court proceedings, including testifying, and makes sure court orders are followedCompletes and maintains written documentation in child/family's case record accurately and within established time frames.Supports kinship and foster families to maintain placements and help children work toward permanency.Participates in team meetings, sharing pertinent information about children/families' progress; critical trends, barriers and solutions to achieving outcomes; and relationships with other agencies/communities.Works collaboratively and with Permanency Specialist assigned.Supervises and transports children and families as needed.Reports critical incidents to DFPS verbally within 12 hours, written within 24 hours.Implements Saint Francis Ministries policies and follows directives as required. Follows and adheres to all pertinent Saint Francis Ministries Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), rules, personnel policies and procedures; related accreditation and licensure standards; and federal, state and local rules, statutes, regulations, and contractual terms.Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedures.Reports unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical and safety channels.Ensures clients' rights are protectedNon-Essential FunctionsPrefer a minimum of 40 hours in-service education per yearOther duties as assignedRequirementsMinimum Education and Licensure/CertificationsHigh School diploma or equivalentMinimum Job RequirementsMust be 21 years of ageMust pass a drug screen, MVR, Criminal History and DFPS History Check, Centralized Background Check Unit Texas Health and Human Services Eligibility and any background checks deemed to be necessary.FBI Fingerprint checkLifting requirement of 50 lbs.Must have valid driver's license, acceptable driving record and reliable transportationClient Population ServedDemonstrates competence and continues training in age-specific competencies for infant through adult clients.Minimum Work ExperiencePrefer 2 years' experience working with children and families.Required Skills,Knowledge, and AbilitiesMandated reporterReceives training in trauma informed practice and incorporates knowledge in day-to-day practiceAbility to work flexible schedule including on-callUnderstanding of family centered practiceUnderstanding of the child welfare and state systemAbility to engage families in working relationshipsUnderstanding of child and adolescent developmentDemonstrates effective written and verbal communication skillsAbility to travel throughout the StateConsistently exercises discretion and independent judgment in performance of duties in conformance with applicable policies, procedures, statutes, rules and regulationsAbility to work with minimal supervisionHandles multiple prioritiesIndependent discretion/decision making within the scope and responsibility of the positionManages emotions and can make decisions under pressureManages stress appropriatelyWorks alone effectivelyWorks in close proximity to others and/or in a distracting environmentWorks with others effectively/teamworkAbility to work with diverse populationsUnderstands and practices Universal PrecautionsJob Specific Core Competencies (As observed by supervisor/evaluator)Job knowledge (as defined in the essential job functions)JudgmentQuality of work (accuracy)Quantity of work (productivity)Organizational Core Competencies (As observed by supervisor/evaluator)InitiativeVersatilityAttendance/PunctualityEffectiveness in working relationship with others/teamworkHousekeeping and safetyAppearance