DCS Stabilization Specialist - North and West Phoenix

About the role

The DCS Stabilization Specialist assists foster care families and qualified residential treatment program (QRTP) to reduce the number of crises that may jeopardize a child's placement. The ideal candidate will be innovative and enjoy high-level interaction with others.

Responsibilities

• Complete weekly planned interventions
• Attend CFT’s as scheduled
• Respond to crisis calls aimed to support individuals in DCS custody at risk of disruption
• Support their families and caregivers
• Develop individual service plans, emergency contact sheets, and at-risk crisis plans
• Utilize person-centered planning, positive behavior support, and Love and Logic parenting techniques
• Complete written assessments and document all coordination of care services
• Contact the placement within 24 hours of receiving a new referral and the DCS Case Manager within 48 hours
• Foster positive relationships with key stakeholders including families, DCS, RBHA, QSPs, and others
• Work collaboratively with Child and Family Team to develop crisis prevention plans
• Provide support, education, and recommendations to foster care families and QRTPs

Requirements

• Dual certification in DCS preferred
• GED/High school diploma with a minimum of 1.5 years of behavioral health experience
• Bilingual in Spanish (Additional Language Differential Available)

Qualifications

• Focus and resourcefulness
• High level of integrity

Skills

• Positive behavior support
• Love and Logic parenting techniques

Benefits

Terros Health offers an excellent benefit package including:

• Multiple medical plans - including a no premium plan for employees and their families
• Multiple dental plans - including orthodontia
• Financial well-being - 401(k) with a company match, interest-free medical line of credit, financial education, planning, and support
• 4 weeks of paid time off in the first year
• Wellness program
• Pet insurance
• Group life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program for the Whole Family
• Personal and family mental and physical health access
• Professional growth & development - including scholarships, clinical supervision, and CEUs
• Tuition discounts with GCU and The University of Phoenix
• Working Advantage - Employee perks and discounts
• Gym memberships
• Car rentals
• Flights, hotels, movies, and more

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience

Schedule

Full-time (40 hours), North Phoenix Welcome Center at 25th Ave and Dunlap, and West Valley Community Hours can vary - Monday - Friday 10am - 6:30pm, Workday is scheduled around school hours, afterschool programs, with one weekend day and evening shift required.