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Position Summary: 

Facilitates/co-facilitates home visits with clinician for intensive, in-home clinical treatment program for families with young children at risk for abuse, neglect, poor developmental outcomes and removal due to parental substance use. The overarching goal of the program is to promote stability, safety and permanence for families. Works with a caseload of 12 families.

Location: Camden County, NJ

Job Type/Status: Full-Time

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for establishing and maintaining a regular and long-term relationship with the family
• Assist the family in establishing goals and a plan for the accomplishment of those goals
• Family-centered and strength based activity will occur primarily within the participant's home
• Assess of the normal growth and development of the target child
• Attend weekly social club meetings (required to work one evening per week)
• Assist in strengthening the parent-child relationship
• Assist in increasing the family support system and increase the family's ability to problem solve and assume the role of advocating for themselves and their children.
• Assist clients in school and job preparation
• Provide linkages to community resources
• Maintain contact with the client's MAT provider, as appropriate
• Assist clients in applying for NJ family care, as needed
• Connect clients to a medical home
• Refer children to early intervention services, as needed
• Utilize abstinence-related tracking tools to graph recovery-related activities
• Work in close collaboration with DCP&P local office from the time of the referral until the client is discharged
• Attend required trainings
• Enters and maintains data entry of client information info database(s)
• Travel throughout New Jersey to attend required core trainings, curricula training and ongoing trainings required by the model and/or agency
• Participate in technical assistance meetings and calls
• Submit all required data to the Clinical Supervisor

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in a related human services field (social work, psychology, sociology, etc.) 
• Experience working in a behavioral health related field, knowledge of effects of substance use disorders on families a plus
• Bilingual preferred
• Knowledge of normal child growth/ development and parent - child relationships
• Experience working with community agencies, including implementing referral processes.
• Experience working with culturally diverse communities/families and the ability to be culturally sensitive and appropriate
• Strong writing, effective communication and organizational skills
• Infant mental health endorsement level I or II preferred

Benefits:

At the Center For Family Services our employees are our greatest resource and we are committed to investing in our staff. We offer a competitive benefits package as well as ongoing resources that will support staff on their personal and professional journey.

• Excellent paid time off (PTO) program, including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday
• 401k Plan
• Medical insurance plan options
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Prescription Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health & Wellness Activities
• Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities
• Opportunity for advancement

About Employment at Center For Family Services:

Apply and get hired at Center For Family Services, a leader in the non-profit sector and named as a top workplace in the region since 2010. As part of our team, you will be recognized as our most valuable resource. Our staff balance best practices with personalized care. Together our team makes a positive difference in the lives of people in need. If you're interested in a rewarding career, Center For Family Services is a great place to grow as a professional. For more information about our top workplace, please visit Center For Family Services website at www.centerffs.org.

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