Intensive Family Based Services Coordinator

This job was posted by https://www.vermontjoblink.com : For more information, please see: https://www.vermontjoblink.com/jobs/1432652 We are looking for an Intensive Family Based Services Coordinator to join our Easterseals VT team! The individual in this key position will be responsible for the following: - Write and implement plans of care to be approved by the consulting agency clinician. - Write contact notes, formal monthly reports and discharge summaries. - Maintain frequent communications with Family Service Workers to ensure compliance with the familys case plan. - Provide services to families within their home and community settings - Assist the family in finding resources for preventative and supportive services ie; housing, transportation and substance abuse treatment, counseling and nutrition. - Help caregivers to recognize their childrens needs, and make plans and implement strategies so that they meet their childrens needs and grow in their confidence and skills, while providing a safe environment for their children. - Participate in meetings, conferences, trainings events as assigned. - Provide transportation for clients when required. - Testify concerning services in court when subpoenaed. - Ensure Family Assessments are done within a timely manner as prescribed by IFBS policies - Create crisis plans and respond to crisis calls as needed - Provide in home family support during the times that work for the family. - Implement short term (13 week) intervention and support in an effort to prevent DCF involvement or out of home care, and/or to reunify children with their family; to improve family functioning. - Coordinate services with other providers, such as Schools, Early Intervention services, clinicians and other relevant service providers. Qualifications: - Bachelors Degree in a related field - Two (2) years of experience preferred - Excellent writing skills necessary - Valid drivers license and reliable transportation. Compensation: Starting $23.50 per hour. Additional compensation based upon years of related experience.\ Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with flexibility to accommodate the needs of the families we serve **Whats in it for you?**We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time, eligible employees, including: - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability - PTO begins accruing on your first day! - Up to 9 paidholidays annually, plus onefloatingholidayofyour choice. For programs that remain openduringholidays,staff scheduled to work willreceiveholidaypayin accordance with program guidelines. - 403(b) employer match up to a maximum of 3% - Tuition reimbursement after one year of employment - Student loan repayment for qualifying degrees after one year of employment - Wellness programs: nutritional counseling services, reimbursement programs for weight loss & tobacco cessation Applyonline at Difficulty submitting your application? Contact Jill at [email protected]