Job Description:
Easterseals Vermont is the leading agency in the state in working hand-in-hand with the Department for Children and Families (DCF) to find family-centered solutions that promote child welfare and create safety and well-being.
We are looking for an Intensive Family Based Services Coordinator to join our team in Burlington, Vermont! 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 family’s 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 children’s needs, and make plans and implement strategies so that they meet their children’s 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:
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
Two (2) years of experience preferred
Excellent writing skills necessary
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Compensation: Starting $24.96 per hour. Additional compensation based upon years of related experience.
Hours: Full-Time, Monday-Friday. The schedule is 8:30am - 5:00pm, with flexibility to start early or end late depending on the needs of families.
What’s 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 paid holidays annually, plus one floating holiday of your choice. For programs that remain open during holidays, staff scheduled to work will receive holiday pay in 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
To apply, please click on the blue “Apply Now” button to submit your application. Difficulty submitting your application? Contact Jess: 603-260-4774 or jcarluccio@eastersealsnh.org
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