About the role
Responsible for providing case management services to children and families in Amarillo and the surrounding area. Duties include in-home crisis intervention, parent education, assessment and life skills development for families with children at risk for out of home placement.
Essential Duties:
- Exhibits regular and punctual attendance.
- Refers families to any additional resources deemed helpful in accomplishing family/client goals.
- Utilizes training programs prescribed by Cal Farley’s to teach and implement objectives related to service goals.
- Maintains frequent contact with families as outlined in training programs utilized by Cal Farley’s.
- Maintains case files that are current, accurate, confidential and in compliance with all applicable standards.
- Provides follow-up and aftercare services as assigned.
- Provides life skills, coping skills, social skills and related education groups as assigned.
- Provides transportation to families for referral appointments with various community agencies (medical, dental, psychological, etc.)
- Provides crisis intervention for families and is available to be on- call as outlined by program guidelines.
- Assists in the implementation of programming in accordance with the Cal Farley’s Model of Leadership and Service.
- Exhibits appropriate interaction with clients and families.
- Works with local school personnel, current therapists and other community professionals to ensure clear communication among team members and optimum utilization of available resources.
Requirements
Job Specifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Social Work, Psychology or Sociology is required. - Master’s degree and related professional license is preferred. Two years' experience with a bachelor's degree can be substituted. - Fluent in English and Spanish preferred. - A minimum of 2 years’ experience working with youth and/or families. - Competency in Microsoft Office for Windows applications (word processing, database, spreadsheet, e-mail, presentation graphics, etc.) is required. - Proficiency in general office equipment operation is required. - Must possess exceptional time management and detail-orientation skills. - Must be at least 21 years of age. - Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license. - Must be available for travel as needed. - Available to respond and intervene in family crisis situations.
Benefits
- 401(k) - 401(k) matching - Dental insurance - Employee assistance program - Flexible spending account - Health insurance - Life insurance - Paid time off - Referral program - Tuition reimbursement - Vision insurance
Cal Farley's is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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