Family Intervention Specialist (FIS)

Summary of Position: The Family Intervention Specialist (FIS) provides Intensive In-Home services for youth and families.

Counties currently served: Hempstead, Miller, Lafayette, Union, Ouachita, Little River, Nevada, Columbia, and Sevier Counties.

Qualifications/Requirements:  Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field as determined DHS or bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or a related field. At least on year experience working with at risk youth and families.

• Team player that supports corporate decisions and Youth Advocate Programs’ vision and mission.
• Understanding of child and adolescent development and family systems
• Understanding of family-driven practice, child welfare, the state system, and behavioral health care delivery systems
• Able to work flexible schedule including after hours
• Ability to travel
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Independent discretion/decision making within the scope and responsibility of the position
• Manages stress, emotions, and can make decisions under pressure
• Works independently effectively
• Ability to work with a diverse population

FIS Essential Functions

• Enroll in Wheels of Change at time of hire completing the first 4 units within 7 business days of hire. The first 4 units must be completed prior to serving clients. All phases of training must be completed within 30 days of hire.
• Complete all requirements to be certified in the FCT model within 365 days of start date.
• Participate in weekly team supervision
• Utilize the FCT model to provide Intensive In-Home services in all DCFS prevention and DYS cases assigned and adhering to and ensuring fidelity to the model.
• Conducts family and individual sessions as needed in clients’ own homes and other settings when convenient for the family, spending a required minimum average of 4 hours per week and 3 weekly contacts with clients.
• Provides services unique to each family that promotes the achievement of safety, permanency, and well-being for the children, including evidence-based and trauma-informed in-home services.
• Conducts initial and on-going assessments that are strengths based and individualized to be incorporated in service plans.
• Implement interventions to ensure any gaps related to the family’s basic needs are filled while helping the family also plan for long term sustainability.
• Provide youth and families with necessary transportation and help them plan for long term transportation needs.
• Assist family with access to psychiatric services and medication management.
• Assist families develop a support network in the natural environment.
• Deliver interventions designed to develop skills in both parents and children to problem solve.
• Promote success with youth in school while helping teach parents to advocate for their children’s educational needs.
• Attend child/youth case related meetings.
• Attend court, prepare youth and families for court, and communicate with the case manager and court staff, when necessary, in consultation with the family, DCFS, and/or DYS.

Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and auto insurance coverage with minimum bodily injury liability coverage of $100,000 per person and $300,000 per accident.

Benefits Available: Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, UNUM, Paid time off, Holiday Pay, and 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.

To Apply: Submit cover letter, resume’ and references (2 professional and 1 personal) to Heidi Calhoun hcalhoun@yapinc.org.

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, genetic characteristics, or disability unrelated to job performance.