Family Consultant

Job description

Job Description

Are you seeking meaningful work with a company that maintains a positive culture and is centered on prioritizing employees?

For over 50 years, our organization has been strengthening children and families who have been impacted by abuse, neglect, and delinquency- arguably the most vulnerable in our community. It all began with a single group home for kids and has since grown into an organization serving over 10,000 children and families year. We serve families in nearly every county in Indiana. Together we’re “changing hearts and bringing hope to individuals, families and communities”. In our Home-Based Services Department, we are working with families right in their own homes, bringing the tools, and education necessary to strengthen that family into the very environment they live in.

Our organization, is a faith-based organization, rooted in strong Christian values. We are committed to and we adhere to biblical teachings.

Our home-based services family consultants assess clients assigned for services to determine appropriate treatment plan; teach and assist the client in applying effective life skills; document all contacts with clients and produce all required reports in a timely fashion; participate in organizational in-service trainings/meetings, and other required gatherings.

Responsibilities:

• Meet with clients on a regular, consistent basis, not less than one time monthly. The frequency of visits is determined by level of care needed on a case by case basis and/or by the referral source
• Engage and assist the client's participation in the treatment planning process
• Coordinate and case manage appropriate educational, vocational, recreational, and other services, as needed
• Provide ongoing support for clients, including emergency and crisis consultation on a 24-hour basis
• Completion of clear, accurate documentation of 1) all contacts with clients, 2) monthly reports, 3) court reports, and 4) treatment plans
• Demonstrate respect and cultural sensitivity to all clients and to all referral sources
• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times to protect clients' privacy
• Comply with required in-service / continuing education hours as outlined in policy manual
• Attain / maintain CPR and First Aid certifications
• Services will be provided Effectively, Efficiently, and with Evidence provided for each case.

Examples of Tasks

• Assist clients in finding and maintaining employment, if needed
• Accompany and support clients for court appearances.
• Provide transportation for clients, as needed or necessary to meet treatment goals
• Report to referral source / supervisor significant information regarding any unusual incidents occurring within area of responsibility
• Attend all mandatory in-services / meetings and two additional approved in-services each year
• Coordinate services for clients and link them to appropriate community resources
• Assist clients in building skills such as parenting techniques, appropriate discipline, communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution, self-sufficiency, personal responsibility, and responsible thinking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or similar field
• 21+

We offer:

Lifeline offers a competitive benefit and compensation packages. Below is a listing of the benefits, in general, offered:

• Competitive salary plus incentive pay
• Flexible scheduling
• Medical Time Off, Paid Time Off, Holiday Time off (7 holidays within the calendar year)
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident indemnity, 403-b and others.
• Tuition Assistance
• Reimburse the cost of application/testing fee for licensure for LSW/LMHCA/LMFTA/LCSW
• CEU Provider
• Monthly Cell phone stipend
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Laptops and printers for all staff.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Social Work or related field.

Preferred

Bachelors or better.

Full Time:

Salary $44,000-$60,000.00