Family Support Worker

FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER: Under the direct supervision of the Program Director and/or Clinical Director. Will provide intensive home based services to families in order to reduce the occurrence of child abuse and neglect.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Not Inclusive):
• Will staff all cases with the Clinical Supervisor.
• Will facilitate access to services for clients in the areas of medical, social, educational, vocational, legal, and therapeutic care.
• Will conduct Family Assessments as required by the contract.
• Will interview, assess and stratify level of risk of referrals for the purpose of facilitating placement and providing services.
• Will develop and implement plan of care for each client.
• Will monitor and evaluate the provision of client services on an ongoing basis.
• Will provide advocacy and referral services on behalf of clients.
• Will provide family support referrals.
• Will provide safety and risk assessment services for clients.
• Will provide substance abuse treatment referral services.
• Will get certified in selected Parenting Curriculum for the program.
• Will be proficient in the Tiered Level Case Management system.
• Will provide crisis intervention services.
• Will provide life skills, parenting, and conflict management training.
• Will provide follow-up services for all clients discharged from the program.
• Will maintain comprehensive client records and generate reports as required.
• Other duties as assigned.