In-Home Case Manager/Psychotherapist - SPA 7

About the role

The In-Home Case Manager - Psychotherapist position at Human Services Association provides home-based case management and psychotherapy services using evidence-based practices for families with children 0-5 years old. Services are designed to prevent child abuse and neglect and are provided in the client family home.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home visits 2-4 times a month per family on caseload (12-16 cases), as identified on the service plan; develop a professional, trusting relationship with client families.
• Provide home-based face-to-face case management, systems navigation/linkage services, general counseling, service planning, assessment, crisis intervention, and advocacy services with client family members on caseload; occasional on-site visits may be allowed.
• Provide psychotherapy services, including groups, to families as needed.
• Address client family mental health concerns, self-awareness, problem-solving, development of insight, unresolved trauma, parental awareness, and emotional health, etc.
• Collaborate with the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and other referral sources to coordinate services and service plan goals.
• Review assessment and screening information with parents/caregivers, develop action plans, program goals, and review progress made on a quarterly basis or as required by program.
• Aid client families in increasing and improving protective factors and reducing risks for or further child abuse and/or neglect.
• Adhere to child abuse reporting mandates and legal and ethical standards.
• Adhere to the DCFS Shared Core Practice Model and Strengthening Families Protective Factors Framework in the service delivery with client families.
• Participate in trainings and certifications of evidence-based practice approaches.
• Establish rapport, trust, and professional relationships with coworkers, supervisors, community, and stakeholders.
• Participate in reflective supervision, clinical training, case conference, and consultation as required by the contract; and adhere to Board of Behavioral Sciences State regulations, if applicable.
• Attend administrative meetings held by agency, program, community, or County, as required.
• Attend peer review meetings and maintain quality assurance standards as per contract.
• Establish and maintain a current and accurate record-keeping system. Ensure all family chart files are up to date and accurate.
• Report to work at scheduled times, be open to flexible hours to meet the needs of the client families, and maintain good attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field; registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences is required.
• Minimum of (2) years’ experience in social services or a family support program working with at-risk or high-risk families at risk of child abuse and neglect with children under the age of five years; minimum of (2) years’ experience working with underserved and unserved populations, such as people of color, LGBTQ+ community, male survivors, and/or tribal populations.
• Knowledge of Strengthening Families Protective Factors and DCFS Core Practice Model highly desirable.
• Knowledge of evidenced-based practices highly desirable.
• Knowledge of community resources available for families of young children.
• Proven competency skills and the ability to exercise independent and good judgment.
• Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow policies, procedures, and legal and ethical standards; maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to meet attendance standards and work hours, including evenings and weekend, as necessary.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly desirable.

Skills

• Knowledge of child development and child abuse risk factors such as domestic violence, substance abuse, mental health issues and/other factors that contribute to child abuse and neglect.
• Knowledge of community engagement, training, and core practice models aimed towards eliminating racial disproportionality, and disparity within communities.
• Proven competency skills and the ability to exercise independent and good judgment.
• Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow policies, procedures, and legal and ethical standards; maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to meet attendance standards and work hours, including evenings and weekend, as necessary.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly desirable.

Benefits

Human Services Association offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as paid time off and holidays.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $34.00 - $36.00 per hour.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is 40 hours per week.