Family Service Worker - Youth Villages : Job Details

Overview

• FSWs serve as a youth's guardian and must be aware of DCS policies that guide care and services.
• FSWs monitor the case from a legal and permanency perspective and are responsible for creating and monitoring permanency plans so that adequate services and assistance to youth and families is provided.
• FSWs are responsible for case management of 14-18 cases.
• Intensive but flexible schedule. FSWs deliver services in the family's home or wherever they need us (school, court), and flexibly schedule sessions to meet the family's needs; on-call rotation required.
• FSWs will ensure that all medical, dental, and educational needs are met and are responsible for maintaining child's records.
• Documentation that is online/web-based and available to you from home.
• Specialists meet with supervisors at least three times per week to discuss progress and personal development.

Additional Information

Our leadership is always available for backup in difficult situations.

All specialists complete a thorough training schedule designed to maximize clinical skill.

Schedule is flexible and non-traditional; based around the availability of youth and families served.

Requirements

Applicants must have a valid driver's license, a personal vehicle to use for work purposes, and auto insurance.

Community Based staff will be reimbursed for applicable mileage.

Salary

$52,000 - $60,000 / year based on education and clinical license.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in a social service discipline is required. Degrees that can be considered include: social work, drug and alcohol education or counseling, psychology, criminal justice, guidance counseling, or marriage and family therapy. Other degrees will have to be evaluated further to determine if they meet the qualifications.

Experience with case management is preferred.

Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Basic computer knowledge.

Ability to maintain a flexible schedule.

You must have your own vehicle to use for work purposes as well as have liability insurance.

Acceptable driving record - Three or fewer moving violations within the past 36 months.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage, and Vision.

401(k).

2 weeks paid vacation.

12 paid sick days per year.

11 paid holidays.

Paid Parental Leave.

Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable).

Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision.

Growth & development through continuous training.

Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities.