Home-Based Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Evaluate the requirements of children and families and set both short-term and long-term objectives.

• Link families to housing, job opportunities, social services, and additional community resources.

• Offer mentorship, advocacy, and support to those in need.

• Assist families in developing life skills, coping mechanisms, healthy relationships, budgeting techniques, parenting skills, and problem-solving strategies.

• Formulate and uphold safety and treatment plans using Case Management Pro.

• Record sessions, case notes, and reports according to required timelines.

• Monitor safety issues and provide crisis intervention as necessary.

• Document the utilization of evidence-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing.

• Ensure clients comprehend and adhere to program expectations and the handbook.

• Maintain ongoing communication with clients and team members.

• Engage in team meetings, training sessions, and supervision activities.

• Comply with agency policies, confidentiality standards, and DCS requirements.

• Provide services in clients' homes and community settings, involving frequent local travel and virtual communication.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in social work, psychology, human services, or a related field is preferred.

• Alternatively, a high school diploma, GED, or Associate's degree with a minimum of 4 years of direct casework services experience involving children and families.

• Preferably, experience working with children and families is desired.

• Strongly preferred experience in home-based, child welfare, or community-based settings.

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

• Capability to build rapport and engage effectively with families.

• Skills in crisis management and problem-solving.

• Ability to operate independently in community-based environments.

• Proficient organization and time management skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Understanding of trauma-informed and strength-based methodologies.

• Must be at least 21 years of age.

• A valid driver's license, dependable transportation, and current auto insurance are required.

• Must be able to pass background checks and required clearances.

• CPR and First Aid certification, or the ability to obtain such certification.

• Flexibility to work a schedule that may include evenings and weekends is necessary.

• Must be trained and proficient in the mandated evidence-based practices.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible scheduling tailored to client availability.

• Work environment that is both home-based and community-oriented.

• Options for virtual communication.

• Opportunities for participation in training and supervision.

• Occasional weekend availability may be required.