This is an incredible opportunity to provide important assistance to families! This job offers you diverse experience: teaching skills in parenting, communication, home management, conflict resolution; providing case management and resources; supervising visitation; working closely with DCS and other providers/systems; and assisting with crisis management. Come join the learning culture at JFCS, and provide crucial services to families and children involved with the Department of Child Safety.
Provides direct service to program participants including transportation, supervised visitation, assessment, skill building based on service plan, coordination of care with DCS and other involved services, and linking families with needed resources. Communicates directly and regularly with other team members, and outside agencies and services, regarding participant needs and progress in order to ensure coordinated services that best meet the participants’ needs. Completes client record documentation professionally, on-time, using the Agency’s electronic medical record system. Participates in regular staff meetings, JFCS agency meetings as required, and community and client related meetings as a representative of JFCS when appropriate. Completes agency mandated personnel documentation accurately and in a timely manner (i.e. timesheets, mileage forms, supervision and training logs, etc.).
Bachelor's degree in behavioral health related field or a Bachelors degree in any discipline. One year of behavioral health or social services work experience preferred. Must hold a valid Arizona Driver’s License and be able to transport children. Ability to receive and maintain fingerprint clearance card. Employees will be required to act in a manner that is in accordance with current ethical standards and promotes a positive public image for the organization and the profession. All actions will be in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and the established professional standards. Familiarity with the child welfare system. Experience doing skill building and psycho-educational work. Experience working with children and families. Must be able to work evenings and weekends.
We offer an excellent benefits package that includes:
Phoenix, AZ 85017
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $DOE - $DOE /per Per Hour
Skill Level: Entry Level
Category: Administrative, Healthcare, Nonprofit