THV Family Intervention Specialist

BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB The Family Intervention Specialist (FIS) provides Family Check Up (FCU) and Texas Home Visit (THV) services.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Complete all requirements to be certified in the FCU time model within EBP timeline. Participate in team supervision where cases are reviewed, and feedback is provided. Utilize the FCU model to provide THV, adhering to and ensuring fidelity to the FCU model. Conducts family and individual sessions as needed in clients’ own homes and other settings when convenient for the family, spending an average of 1 hours per week. Provides services unique to each family that promotes the achievement of safety, permanency, and well-being for the children, including evidence-based and trauma-informed in-home services. Conducts initial and on-going assessments that are strengths based and individualized to be incorporated in treatment plans. Implement interventions to ensure any gaps related to the family’s basic needs are filled while helping the family also plan for long term sustainability. Complete all documentation in a timely manner, including FCU fidelity documents Provide youth and families with necessary transportation and help them plan for long term transportation needs. Assist family with access to psychiatric services and medication management. Help families develop a support network in the natural environment. Deliver interventions according to FCU & everyday parenting models. Promote and supervise the youth and success in school while helping teach parent to advocate for their children’s educational needs. Attend child/youth case related meetings. Attend court, prepare youth and families for court and communicate with the case manager and court staff, when necessary, in consultation with the family and DFPS. Include the family in individualized treatment plans that are periodically updated to reflect the goals of the family and child and focuses on empowerment and increasing parent accountability. Maintain strict confidentiality of client’s personal and health information and agency propriety data, adhering to HIPPA regulations and company policies. Implements Saint Francis’ policies and follows directives as required. Follows and adheres to all pertinent Saint Francis 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. Ensures clients’ rights are protected. Reports unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical and safety channels. Ensures clients’ rights are protected. Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedures.   NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Other duties as assigned. Will participate in a minimum of 40 hours in-service education per year. Requirements MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology or related field preferred Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology. Minimum of 1 year of experience working in child welfare direct service Must be 21 years of age. Must 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 Check Lifting requirement of 50 lbs. Must have a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record and reliable transportation. Lifting requirements of 50 lbs.   REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES Mandated reporter Receives training in trauma informed practice and incorporates knowledge in day-to-day practice Team player that supports corporate decisions and Saint Francis’ vision, mission and ministry Understanding of child and adolescent development and family systems Understanding of family-driven practice, child welfare, the state system, and behavioral health care delivery systems Able to work flexible schedule including after hours Ability to travel Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills Handles multiple priorities Independent discretion/decision making within the scope and responsibility of the position Manages emotions and can make decisions under pressure Manages stress appropriately Works alone effectively Ability to work with diverse population Understands and practices Universal Precautions