Intensive Family Based Services Coordinator

Job Description:
We are looking for an Intensive Family Based Services Coordinator to join our Easterseals VT team! 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 $23.50 per hour. Additional compensation based upon years of related experience.

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with flexibility to accommodate the needs of the families we serve

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 learn more about this role, please click on the blue “Apply Now ” button below to submit your application.

EOE

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