Requisition #: req14319
Location: Portland, Maine (Remote in Cumberland County…
Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week)
This position includes a one time $1,500 Sign On Bonus!
Note: Internal candidates do not qualify for sign-on bonuses.
Potential candidates are required to reside within the vicinity of Cumberland or Sagadahoc county, despite the fact that the position is remote in nature. If you do not reside in this area, there are various positions available across the state of Maine.
At Bethany Christian Services, we believe families provide the strongest foundation for care and connection. That’s why we focus on strengthening and empowering families, always advocating for family-centered solutions to keep children safe. Our work began in 1944 with the care of a single child. Today, inspired by our faith, our aim is to demonstrate the love and compassion of Jesus in our services for children, youth, and families. Working at Bethany means joining a team of nearly 2,000 dedicated professionals with diverse skills, serving communities across the country. Together, were united in our mission and these shared values: were motivated by our faith, we support one another, we champion justice, we pursue excellence, and were in it for the long haul.
The HOMEBUILDERS® program is an evidence-based model which has been rated as a Well Supported family preservation program by the Title IV-E Prevention Services Clearinghouse. Emphasis is on child safety and keeping the family together.
The HOMEBUILDERS® Specialist is primarily responsible for providing intensive family preservation services using the HOMEBUILDERS® model, to include crisis intervention, counseling, skill building, concrete services, and advocacy. In this role, you will simultaneously serve two to three families whose children are at imminent risk of out-of-home placement, or who are in placement and cannot be reunified without intensive in-home services. Services will primarily be rendered in client homes.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Conduct clinical interventions that are consistent with HOMEBUILDERS® standards, while using a range of clinical, concrete, and advocacy services to family members
Conduct data collection, and reporting in a thorough and timely manner
Provide client-interactive, comprehensive, strength and behavior-focused assessments
Work collaboratively with family members and referents in developing intervention goals and service plans directly related to the risk of out-of-home placement, while monitoring the progress, analyze barriers to goal achievement, and help families revise goals or plans as needed
Serve as a client and family advocate, while also providing concrete goods and services such as transportation as it relates to the familys goals and teach them how to meet these needs on their own
Serve as a back-up and support other practitioners, as needed
Comply with service definition and guidelines outlined in the HOMEBUILDERS® standards for services
Assess the safety and structure of the home environment and use clinical strategies that promote safety
Maintain clear and concise documentation of treatment efforts
Available to clients 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, while also arranging the appropriate coverage, when needed
Keep up-to-date and accurate client progress notes for all clinical and counseling related activities and submit weekly production reports to supervisor in a timely manner in accordance with contract requirement, agency expectations, and program policy
Effectively utilize appropriate systems for data gathering, submission, and tracking client services rendered in accordance with time-bound expectations based on contract requirements, agency expectations, and program policy
Conduct weekly sessions with families as outlined in the HOMEBUILDERS® standards
Work collaboratively with direct supervisor to implement quality enhancement or quality improvements plans
Establish and maintain referral and community resources
Facilitate flexible appointment times outside of regular business hours, and work nontraditional hours in the community, as needed
Attend weekly meetings with supervisor to review case plan and direction, and to evaluate client participation and progress
Attend weekly group consultation with HOMEBUILDERS® team to consult on cases
Keep abreast of community resources and refer families for support, as needed
Stay abreast of all agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements related to social services
Stay up-to-date on treatment modalities and complete trainings as required by funding sources, by attending conferences, seminars and journal reading
Complete other duties as assigned.
May be required or asked to participate in a Bethany sponsored donor engagement event.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Social Work, Social Sciences, Human Services, or related field of study from an accredited college with at least two (2) years of experience working with children and families or a Masters degree in Social Work, Human Services, or related field of study from an accredited college with experience working with children and families
Demonstrated experience working with children and families from diverse cultures with sensitivity to cultural differences and norms
Demonstrated ability with providing excellent clinical and crisis intervention skills
Knowledge of state, community and agency resources
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Capacity to engage, respect, and serve a wide range of clients with a nonjudgmental attitude, while empowering the clients served
Must have an ability to provide excellent and compassionate customer service
Ability to work independently and exercise a high level of confidentiality
Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
Must be willing and able to work outside of normal business hours to include some evenings, weekends, and holidays to address client issues as they arise
In State of Maine, must live within sixty minutes of proximity to families being served
Must be 21 years old with a valid drivers license with at least 3 years driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany. Must also pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate insurance coverage
Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries
Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment
