Job Type Full-timeDescriptionPosition Objective The Family Development Specialist- Social Butterflies, provides quality case management services to school-age children (1-5 years old) and their families. This role will help children meet developmental milestones in the areas of self-regulation, communication skills, and social & emotional development. This position supports our clients specific to Jackson County . This is a full-time, 38-hour work week role, working Monday - Thursday 8am - 5:30pm. This position is currently a remote- hybrid position, working two days in office and two days from home. This position is eligible for benefits, which includes Responsibilities
- Maintain a maximum caseload of 25 clients.
- Conduct and document intakes on individuals and families.
- Conduct and document a full assessment of the families, including Ages and Stages questionnaires on all children ages five and younger.
- Facilitate activities as defined in Ages and Stages (ASQ:2).
- Provide case management services, including enrollment in public benefits, goal setting, and educational services to clients and their families.
- Assist clients with housing, transportation, medical expenses, clothing, emergency assistance, food, and other identified client needs as funding allows.
- Facilitate community and family groups.
- Facilitate outreach, attend community events, and educate the community on services
- Adhere to regulations and policies outlined by agency and funding grants when administering services.
- Fully document services rendered into the agency's electronic database (ETO) in a timely fashion.
- Properly document client services and interactions in accordance with funder requirements and agency requirements.
- Adhere to client confidentiality procedures when handling client health information.
- Adhere to all Council on Accreditation (COA) standards and Performance Quality Improvement requirements (PQI).
- Attend and participate in team meetings and program development planning.
- Assist coworkers, when needed.
- Participate in weekly supervisory sessions with supervisor.
- In all modes of service, the employee is expected to establish and maintain a working relationship with community resources and to provide information and referral services as needed.
- Treat clients with dignity and honor in all circumstances.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
RequirementsQualifications
- Must possess a bachelor's degree in a related human service field from an accredited school and program and/or
- Possess a minimum combined total of three years of experience in at least three of the following.
- Early childhood development
- Family/marital counseling
- Social work
- Case Management
Additional qualifications
- Excellent communication (verbal and written)
- Superior problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to work with a diverse population.
- Ability to consistently meet deadlines and produce timely and accurate data/reports using strong organizational skills.
I understand that as an employee of Catholic Charities I am expected to perform job duties in alignment with the items listed below:
- Follows the Catholic Social Teachings in all aspects while performing job duties.
- Works collaboratively to achieve goals and resolves conflict to achieve the greater good.
- Respect for the diversity of talents and gifts of others and belief in cultivating those to promote personal and professional development.
- Demonstrates compassion and commitment for helping others improve their lives.