Job Purpose: Empower parents to effectively parent their child/ren providing parent education using research and evidenced based tools.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Work with parents to determine parental needs and interests for future parent education sessions.
- Collect information about clients through interviews, observation, and collateral contacts.
- Complete AAPI-2 and family assessment
- Develop and implement service plans.
- Provide professionally written documentation following each visit.
- Maintain all required treatment records and reports as required by agency guidelines.
- Implement designated parenting education curriculum/interventions to foster the acquisition of parenting skills.
- Foster self determination by helping parents learn skills they need to care for their family’s needs
- Modify interventions/activities and approaches as needed to comply with changes in clients’ status.
- Ensure a high standard of ethics by providing for family confidentiality.
- Participate fully as a team member by developing professional relationships with team members as well as foster good rapport with county referral sources.
- Provide recommendations for referrals to other agencies for their families as needed.
- Work collaboratively with other agencies to enhance services to families.
- May be responsible for the transporting of children between locations.
- Attend training relating to professional growth and maintain professional development expectations as outlined in SCCS policy manual.
- Maintain knowledge of current parent education practices.
- Understand and follow policies and procedures of the Family Intervention Program, and of Stein Counseling & Consulting Services, Ltd., as outlined in the department and agency policy manuals.
- Participate in regularly scheduled supervision and ongoing evaluation.
- Maintain awareness of behavioral, crisis-management techniques, and personal safety as well as physical skills necessary relative to frequent travel/driving.
- Develop personal and professional goals annually.
- Maintain acceptable ratings (85% or better) in all areas on performance reviews (job performance, supervisor ratings, collateral ratings, QAUR, etc).
- Perform other duties and responsibilities, consistent with this position description, as requested by the Program Supervisor/Manager and/or President of Stein Counseling & Consulting Services, Ltd.
CHARM DUTIES:
- Drive to the client’s home and ensure safety of children in client’s care.
- Observe and report on what the social worker is requesting as reason for the stops taking place.
- Provide professionally written documentation following each CHARM stop.
- Administer urinalysis or breathalyzer if necessary and as requested by the social worker.
Work Environment: Services are primarily provided in the homes of clients, which may require working in undesirable environments which may include unclean homes. This position also requires: dealing with clients with a trauma history who may initially be distrustful and reluctant participants; the ability to work without close supervision; the ability to meet strict deadlines, as outlined by state and agency expectations; and the ability to work with external customers and/or the public. This position requires transporting identified clients and children. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds. Must possess a valid driver’s license, a driving record in good standing and sufficient automobile insurance (as defined in the SCCS policy manual).
Knowledge/Skills:
- Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Must be familiar with the community and community support agencies
- Possess knowledge of child development and effective parenting techniques
- Must exhibit a willingness to assist in the personal development of families
- Must be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the families and program
- Employ effective interviewing procedures
- Objectively and professionally document/record information per state and agency expectations
- Consistently make sound decisions and problem solve effectively
- Communicate professionally with supervisors, peers and persons outside organization
- Resolve conflicts and effectively employ negotiation skills with others
- Possess basic knowledge of computers (Word, email, internet, etc)
- Possess the ability to work independently, including organizing, planning, and prioritizing work
- Use conflict resolution techniques
- Maintain emotional control under stress
- Advise clients in emergency situations
- Follow confidentiality procedures
- Understand and adhere to healthy boundaries with clients
- Relate to clients’ socioeconomic conditions
- Evaluate client response to Parent Education
- Use appropriate Parent Education techniques
- Make recommendations to community services or resources
Education and Experience: Experience working in a social services or educational setting. Experience working with parents and children from birth to thirteen. Experience working with families of diverse cultural and economic backgrounds. Ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Psychology, Social Work, Family Studies, or other related field. Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work within the concept of a team. Requires valid Wisconsin driver’s license and reliable transportation with adequate auto liability insurance and a good driving record.
Supervised by: This position will receive supervision from a Program Supervisor.
Hours: This position requires a flexible schedule—must be willing to work evenings and weekends.
Please send all letters of interest, resume, and job application to humanresources@effectivebehavior.com. No phone calls, please!