Family Services Worker

Company: Upbring
Location: Mcallen
Posted on: February 24, 2021

Job Description:

OverviewThe Family Services Worker (FSW) provides case management and direct services to foster care or adoptive children, parents, and their families, including but not limited to individual counseling, prevention, administration, advocacy on behalf of the child, parents, and/or families with social services, the court, police, school, and other medical and mental health providers and professionals in accordance to Agency and licensing standards and federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. ResponsibilitiesEssential Duties

Conduct regular home visits and on-going assessments to ensure foster care children and homes remain viable for placement and meet the specific needs of foster care children and familiesDevelop a case plan to establish goals using appropriate and necessary resources to maintain placement, minimize risk and provide for the safety of the childrenProvide supportive services and/or other resources for foster care children with emotional, social, behavioral, or mental health needsAssess the safety of the child; take the necessary steps (actions) to protect the child if deemed appropriate in accordance to Agency standards and federal, state, and local laws and regulationsDetermine action to be taken to remove or to reduce an immediate threat to the safety of the child; arrange for temporary placement in another foster care or group home or treatment facilityProvide stabilization services (crisis intervention) for foster children, parents, and their families in a timely mannerObtain needed information and complete regular reports regarding foster care children progressAccurately document all relevant and appropriate information related to the child, parents, and/or families in accordance to Agency standards, state licensing requirements, and other federal, state, and local regulatory requirementsAssist with child placement and post-placement services, which may include identifying and contacting the appropriate foster parent and coordinating arrangements between the placement agency and the foster homeFollow a formal process for case reviews and informal transfer between agencies and referral sources that appropriately meet the needs of the child, parent, and/or familyReport any serious or significant incidents to the Team Lead or Area Director immediatelyProvide emergency and on-call services when neededOther duties and special projects as assigned Working Relationships

Work closely with management, staff, service providers and professionals, and various local community systems and resources to ensure foster care children, parents, and families are receiving ongoing and servicesDevelop and maintain positive and strong working relationships with the Foster Care and Adoption teams and foster care parents and families, while maintaining professional and ethical boundaries at all timesWork as team player and exhibit professional behavior and a positive attitude with both internal and external clients that reflects positively on the Agency and is consistent with Agency policies and practicesQualificationsMinimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or closely related fieldValid TX driver's license and auto insurance coverageAt least 21 years of ageKnowledge of psychological theory, methods, and ethicsAbility to establish rapport, trust, and ethical boundaries with service populationStrong writing skills with the ability to properly and accurately document case notesAbility to apply sound judgement when making decisionsAbility to follow instructions and work independently with minimum supervisionStrong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and prioritize competing tasksStrong people and interpersonal skills with the ability to apply compassion and empathy, while dealing with stressful and difficult situationsProficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or closely related fieldLMSW, LCSW, LMFT, or LPC1-year relevant experience in foster care, child welfare, or adoptionBilingual (English and Spanish based on service area and service population) Physical Demands & Work Conditions

This position requires sitting and looking and using a computer for long periods of timeDriving positionPosition works with children and familiesLift, push, pull, move up to 50 lbs. The physical requirements for this position with or without reasonable accommodation are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing this position the employee with or without reasonable accommodation should have the ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, speak, and hear with aid, see, read, reach with arms and hands, lift and/or move up to specified weight, and use equipment that is essential to performing the job, such as a computer, copier, fax machine, telephone, and automobile, if applicable. Specific vision requirements of this position may include color vision, seeing things close up, and the ability to adjust focus. AgreementThe statements herein indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by an employee in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of the job and may request the employee to perform other duties and responsibilities not listed at his/her discretion. This job description is not a contract between the employee occupying the position and the employer. Upbring is an at-will employer. Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran statusPI129322885

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