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Who We Are
Hope, Trust, Security, Happiness, Stability, Opportunity
Children's Home Society of Florida (CHS) gives these life-changing gifts to children and families. Dedicated to our mission of "Embracing Children. Inspiring Lives.", CHS makes a difference one life at a time: Redirecting a troubled teen toward a future with real possibilities; Transforming an addicted mother into a productive parent; Providing safe harbor for an abused toddler; Finding parents for an abandoned child; Helping a family learn to nurture one another.
Founded in 1902 to care for orphans, CHS is now among the oldest, largest and most respected private not-for-profits serving children and families. Expanding from early roots in adoption and foster care, CHS offers an array of specialized services designed to nurture children and grow families. Last year, CHS delivered hope to nearly 87,000 children and adults.
CHS' rich legacy of changing lives for the better has earned 27 years of uninterrupted national accreditation by the Council on Accreditation. With more than 1,500 professionals, CHS provides a core of child- and family-caring services through 14 divisions that also provide additional programs and services tailored to the needs of local clients.
This is an exciting time to begin a career with CHS. Under the direction of our strategic plan, CHS is challenged to develop and implement innovative programs and enhancements that will, over time, break the generational cycle of abuse and neglect for increasing numbers of children. Though the goal is ambitious, CHS is determined to commit energy and resources to pursue prevention efforts in addition to providing the quality programs for children and families for which CHS is known.
PROGRAM NAME:
GRADE: 19
OBJECTIVE: To identify and assess client and family needs and evaluate, coordinate and ensure necessary services and/or treatment are provided; provide in-home services to clients; complete required assessments; assist and counsel individuals and families by using such activities as delineating alternatives, helping to articulate goals and providing needed information.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS MAY INCLUDE:
Provide counseling services to individuals, families and/or groups
Provide case management services (information, plan referral and linkages) as needed
Develop and maintain clinical records and program documentation according to contract and CHS standards (assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, termination summaries, etc.)
Facilitate psycho-educational groups and educational classes such as parenting skills, independent
living skills, anger management, behavior management, etc.
Coordinate services with other professionals and paraprofessionals
Conduct community outreach as needed
Arrange for transportation of clients to appointments, community agencies, etc. as needed
Participate in the quality improvement process
Provide Behavioral Health Overlay Services (BHOS) interventions, in-depth clinical assessment and treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed clinician
Provide BHOS services to clients through individual, group and family counseling
Oversee the behavioral program associated with the client treatment plan
Participate in BHOS treatment team meetings
Develop the behavioral health aspects of child's discharge plan
Train direct care staff regarding components of the individualized treatment plan
This list of essential functions is not intended to be exhaustive. Children's Home Society reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS:
NEEDED:
All degrees must be from an accredited university.
Bachelor's Degree in social work or Human Services and two years experience working with children and familiies.
Please see Addendums maintained by HumanResources and COA (Council on Accreditation) standards for specific skills and knowledge that pertain to the program in which the employee is working.
PREFERRED:
Experience working with at risk children and families
SKILLS:
Excellent assessment skills and intervention strategies
Ability to identify and understand environmental stressors
Ability to observe and report accurately on the functioning of individuals & families
Ability to handle confidential information appropriately
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Awareness of sociocultural characteristics of service population
Ability to make home visits
Ability to set appropriate limits and boundaries with clients
Knowledge of community resources
Ability to work flexible hours as required
Ability to act decisively when necessary to protect client
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
NEEDED:
Sitting, Reaching
PREFERRED:
Standing, Walking, Lifting, Carrying, Kneeling, Pushing/Pulling, Bending/Stooping, Other: repetitive standing
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