Intensive Family Based Services Coordinator

Job Description:

We are looking for an Intensive Family Based Services Coordinator to join our Easterseals VT team! The individual in this key position will be responsible for the following:

• Write and implement plans of care to be approved by the consulting agency clinician.
• Write contact notes, formal monthly reports and discharge summaries.
• Maintain frequent communications with Family Service Workers to ensure compliance with the family’s case plan.
• Provide services to families within their home and community settings
• Assist the family in finding resources for preventative and supportive services ie; housing, transportation and substance abuse treatment, counseling and nutrition.
• Help caregivers to recognize their children’s needs, and make plans and implement strategies so that they meet their children’s needs and grow in their confidence and skills, while providing a safe environment for their children.
• Participate in meetings, conferences, trainings events as assigned.
• Provide transportation for clients when required.
• Testify concerning services in court when subpoenaed.
• Ensure Family Assessments are done within a timely manner as prescribed by IFBS policies
• Create crisis plans and respond to crisis calls as needed
• Provide in home family support during the times that work for the family.
• Implement short term (13 week) intervention and support in an effort to prevent DCF involvement or out of home care, and/or to reunify children with their family; to improve family functioning.
• Coordinate services with other providers, such as Schools, Early Intervention services, clinicians and other relevant service providers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
• Two (2) years of experience preferred
• Excellent writing skills necessary
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Compensation: Starting $23.50 per hour. Additional compensation based upon years of related experience.

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with flexibility to accommodate the needs of the families we serve
 

What’s in it for you? We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time, eligible employees, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability
• PTO begins accruing on your first day!
• Up to 9 paid holidays annually, plus one floating holiday of your choice. For programs that remain open during holidays, staff scheduled to work will receive holiday pay in accordance with program guidelines.
• 403(b) employer match up to a maximum of 3%
• Tuition reimbursement after one year of employment
• Student loan repayment for qualifying degrees after one year of employment
• Wellness programs: nutritional counseling services, reimbursement programs for weight loss & tobacco cessation

To learn more about this role, please click on the blue “Apply Now” button below to submit your application.

EOE

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