Transitional Living Scattered Sites Specialist

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education Requirement:

Minimum of a Bachelor Degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or criminal justice (other related human service fields may be considered) is required.

Experience Requirement:

• One-year minimum experience in social services or related field

Job Duties & Responsibilities: (Other Duties Assigned As Needed)

• Upholds the Mission and Value statement of Bringing Families Together and promote a positive reputation within the community.

• Keep accurate record of time worked and submit each pay period with statement of affirmation.

• Manage and provide services to youth who are accepted into the Transitional Living Scattered Sites program

• Ensure open communication to everyone involved in the case.

• Attend and participate in seminars and training opportunities to older youth. Participate in continuing professional education as required by licensing standards and agency policy.

• Attend and participate in supervision, CQI meetings, Town Hall and other meetings as directed.

• Provide reports to FCCM/CD as required.

• Attend Family Support Team Meetings or Court Hearings, as needed.

• If the youth is a parenting youth, assist in the development of parenting skills such as, appropriate discipline, child development, parent-child interaction, nurturing and sibling interaction. This will be achieved through both teaching and modeling.

• Develop a trusting relationship with the youth.

• Be qualified to make professional decisions based on education, experience and good judgement for the well-being of the youth.

• Be knowledgeable of and follow BFT and Children's Division policies and procedures

• Treat all persons with dignity and respect while being sensitive to individual race, cultural, ancestry, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, military service, veteran status, and disability.

• Perform other duties as assigned for the betterment of families and children being served by Bringing Families Together.

Language Skills:

• Excellent verbal communication skills.

• Excellent written skills in order to write reports, business correspondence and daily case documentation.

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals or government regulations

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, public groups and/or clients

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situation where only limited standardization exists.

• Must be capable of functioning independently, practicing good judgement and discretion in decision making regarding children’s safety and well-being.

Computer Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, for example:

  • Outlook – able to write and respond to email; attach documents to e-mail; enter appointments on the calendar

  • Word – able to type efficiently to create reports and other documents necessary for the job in a timely manner

• Able to learn and effectively use all current computer applications to enter data into web-based systems.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.

• Employee must be capable of lifting up to 30 pounds.

• Employee will frequently be required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle objects; reach with hand and arms; climb; balance; stoop; kneel; and smell.

Work Environment:

• The job is performed either at the BFT office or in the community. The amount of time spent at the office or in the community depends on the needs of the clients.

• Employee may occasionally work in outside weather conditions and will be exposed to wet, dry, hot, humid and cold conditions.

• Will need to transport clients to activities or appointments.

• Willingness to work flexible and varied hours.

Other:

• Adhere to agency code of ethics and professional standards

• Excellent ability to develop and build rapport within the team and the agency as well as with external agencies.

• Ability to learn and implement BFT policy and procedures as well as any and all policy or procedures required through contracts (with public and private agencies), licensing requirements or COA standards.

• Ability to learn how to use all databases used to enter information into web-based applications.

• Knowledge of general child development needs, and specific needs of abused/ neglected children or children at risk of abuse and neglect.

• Willing to work in partnership with other team members.

• Exceptional time management skills.

• Self-directed.

• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.

• Reliable transportation, current auto insurance, valid driver’s license are required.

Disclaimer:

• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.