Homebuilders Specialist

About the role

Rooted in our Christian faith, Bethany Christian Services works to ensure children are safe, loved, and connected through family. Across 29 states, we strengthen families, support foster care and adoption, and walk alongside refugees with compassion. Here, living out your faith means using your gifts to bring hope and make a lasting impact. As a Homebuilders Specialist, you’ll support families at risk of separation due to challenges like neglect, substance use, or conflict. Through the Homebuilders model, you’ll provide intensive, in-home services that help families stay together, build on their strengths, and keep children safely at home.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical interventions consistent with HOMEBUILDERS standards, using a range of clinical, concrete, and advocacy services for family members
• Conduct data collection and reporting in a thorough and timely manner
• Provide client-interactive, comprehensive, strength- and behavior-focused assessments
• Work collaboratively with family members and referents to develop intervention goals and service plans directly related to the risk of out-of-home placement; monitor progress, analyze barriers to goal achievement, and help families revise goals or plans as needed
• Serve as a client and family advocate, providing concrete goods and services such as transportation related to family goals and teaching families how to meet these needs independently
• Serve as back-up and support other specialists as needed
• Comply with service definitions and guidelines outlined in HOMEBUILDERS standards
• Assess the safety and structure of the home environment and use clinical strategies that promote safety
• Maintain clear and concise documentation of treatment efforts
• Be available to clients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, while arranging appropriate coverage when needed
• Keep up-to-date and accurate client progress notes for all clinical and counseling activities; submit weekly production reports to supervisor in a timely manner per contract requirements, agency expectations, and program policy
• Effectively utilize appropriate systems for data gathering, submission, and tracking client services rendered per time-bound expectations based on contract requirements, agency expectations, and program policy
• Conduct weekly sessions with families as outlined in HOMEBUILDERS standards
• Work collaboratively with direct supervisor to implement quality enhancement or quality improvement plans
• Establish and maintain referral and community resources
• Facilitate flexible appointment times outside regular business hours and work nontraditional hours in the community as needed
• Attend weekly meetings with supervisor to review case plan and direction, and evaluate client participation and progress
• Attend weekly group consultation with HOMEBUILDERS team to consult on cases
• Keep abreast of community resources and refer families for support as needed
• Stay current on all agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements related to social services
• Stay up-to-date on treatment modalities and complete required trainings by attending conferences, seminars, and journal reading
• Essential job responsibilities may vary based on specific program/department needs
• May be required or asked to participate in Bethany-sponsored events
• Complete other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Social Sciences, Human Services, or related field from an accredited college with at least two (2) years of experience working with children and families, or Master's degree in Social Work, Human Services, or related field from an accredited college with experience working with children and families
• Demonstrated experience working with children and families from diverse cultures with sensitivity to cultural differences and norms
• Demonstrated ability providing excellent clinical and crisis intervention skills
• Knowledge of state, community, and agency resources
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Capacity to engage, respect, and serve a wide range of clients with a nonjudgmental attitude while empowering clients served
• Ability to provide excellent and compassionate customer service
• Ability to work independently and exercise a high level of confidentiality
• Willingness and ability to work outside normal business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays to address client issues as they arise
• Must live within sixty minutes of proximity to most families being served
• Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions, including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be 21 years old with a valid driver's license and at least 3 years driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany
• Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate coverage
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries
• Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity

Benefits

• Team environment with professionals motivated by faith who support one another, pursue excellence, and are committed long-term
• Access to training, professional development, and career growth opportunities
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match eligibility
• Generous time off: 11 paid holidays, PTO Your Way, paid parental leave, separate sick and paid absence banks
• Access to education reimbursement for those who qualify
• Comprehensive employee assistance and wellness program
• Employer-paid long-term disability and group term life insurance