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In-Home Outreach Counselor (3 positions)

Human Services Association LA Bell Gardens, CA (Onsite) Full-Time
Derived Salary: $48K - $53K/Year
In-Home Outreach Counselor (3 positions)

JOB TITLE: Family Preservation In-Home Outreach Counselor

DEPARTMENT: Family Services

PROGRAM: Family Preservation

STATUS: Full-time- Non Exempt

REPORTS TO: FP Program Manager

HOURS PER WEEK: 40

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Family Preservation Supervisor, provides in-home case management, teaching and demonstrating, and in-home assessments for the Family Preservation program. The position requires excellent time management, organizational and writing skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Conducts comprehensive assessments for program clients in collaboration with DCFS and other stakeholders involved in case planning.
  • Conducts case planning meetings, adjusts goals as necessary.
  • Provides information, referral, and case management services.
  • Provides in-home outreach counseling (case management) visits, supplemental, and teaching and demonstrating services, accommodating client schedules.
  • Completes case assessments (e.g., clinical assessments if candidate is a master-level and registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences).
  • Gathers reports and documentation from service providers.
  • Offers crisis intervention when needed.
  • Participates in case reviews and consultations.
  • Adheres to child abuse reporting and legal and ethical standards.
  • Coordinates and participates in peer review as requested.
  • Maintains client records, prepares progress reports, and handles administrative tasks as per program/contract requirements.
  • Communicates with DCFS, Probation, and Mental Health Providers.
  • Attends meetings as assigned.
  • Receives supervision from a licensed clinical supervisor.
  • Related duties, as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Knowledge of child abuse risk factors, domestic violence, substance abuse, mental health issues, and other factors that contribute to child abuse.
  • Familiarity with evidence-based practices and Family Preservation program, highly desirable.
  • Clinical skills, highly desirable.
  • Ability to follow program and agency policies.
  • Strong competency, independent judgment, and ability to work under pressure.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and writing skills.
  • Ability to meet attendance standards and work additional hours as necessary, including evening hours.
  • Develop and sustain effective working relationships and work well in a team setting.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish), highly desirable.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Master’s degree in Social Work, Marriage Family Therapy, or related field AND registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences, OR
  • Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field AND extensive experience providing case management services in a social setting.
  • Minimum two years’ experience in direct services to low-income, ethnically diverse clients in a non-profit setting.
  • Minimum two years’ experience providing services to families affected by child abuse, domestic violence, substance abuse, mental health issues, and other trauma.
  • Experience with diagnosing using the DSM V is highly desirable.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Driving is required on a daily basis. Must provide own vehicle, valid California driver license, and proof of full insurance coverage (name must be on insurance card).
  • Negative tuberculosis screen (required).
  • Must pass criminal background check.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • The work site includes two locations: South Gate, CA and Bell Gardens. Travel is required on a daily basis throughout the region; the locations have moderate noise levels and are considered a non-smoking environment.
  • The majority of the job duties are performed in the clients’ homes; employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

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