Family Intervention Specialist Position Available In Durham, North Carolina

Family Intervention Specialist Crossnore Communities for Children•3.8 Durham, NC Job Details $43,500•$51,000 a year 11 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Crisis management Mid-level Driver’s License Experience with children Bachelor’s degree Organizational skills Human Services 1 year Communication skills Child welfare Full Job Description Homebuilders Specialist (Family Intervention Specialist)

LOCATION/SCHEDULE

Triangle Region, NC•Durham, Orange, Alamance, Person, Caswell, Chatham, and Randolph Counties. Primarily in client homes with flexible work week, including evenings, weekends and holidays. What is

HOMEBUILDERS

®? The

HOMEBUILDERS

® model is an intensive, in-home family preservation program aimed at preventing children from entering foster care or helping reunify families when children have been placed. The program serves families facing severe challenges by providing crisis intervention, clinical services, and practical support. The goal is to strengthen families and keep children safe in their homes.

Your Impact:

As a Homebuilder’s Specialist, you’ll play a critical role in keeping families together and preventing children from entering foster care. Your commitment to the

HOMEBUILDERS

® model will allow you to serve families whose children are at imminent risk of placement, ensuring they receive intensive, in-home services. Through your support, you’ll empower families to overcome challenges, promoting safety, stability, and positive change. You’ll work closely with families, providing a mix of clinical and practical support, and advocating for the necessary services to keep families united.

HIRING RANGE

$43,500 to $51,000 annually

Benefits:

Defined Contribution Benefits Plan including options for: Health/Dental/Vision Insurance•$0 copay for mental health visits with our health insurance Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability plans Critical Illness and Accident coverage options Flexible Spending Plan 401k with employer match (up to 6%) Paid Parental Leave•Based on Tenure Ongoing Training 20 Days PTO, 11

Paid Holidays Education/Experience/Licensure:

Meets requirements for

HOMEBUILDERS

® standards which are one of the following: Graduate degree in human services or related field. Graduate student in the final year of their program, and at least one year of relevant clinical experience working with children and families. Bachelor degree in human services or related field, and at least two years of relevant clinical experience working with children and families.

Skills/Competencies:

Commitment to the

HOMEBUILDERS

® model and demonstrated flexibility in various settings. Working knowledge of the state child welfare and mental health systems (strongly preferred). Strong ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with families, coworkers, and community collaborators. Excellent discretion and client confidentiality skills. Adaptive problem-solving skills, ability to manage crisis situations, and sensitivity to cultural issues that affect care. Professional interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Proficiency in Microsoft and Google products, email, and other software programs. Sense of humor, creativity, and a willingness to learn from challenges. Must possess a valid driver’s license, a working vehicle, and be willing to travel.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Adhere to all components in the

HOMEBUILDERS

® Standards. Serve families with children at imminent risk of placement, providing services in their homes. Maintain a flexible workweek, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to meet family needs. Accept referrals 24/7, schedule and complete intakes within 24 hours of referral. Be available to families 24/7, ensuring backup from supervisors when needed. Typically serve 18-20 families per year, working with 2-3 families at a time. Provide 38+ hours of face-to-face contact per family, spread over 4-6 weeks. Participate in weekly team consultation and consult with a supervisor about each family at least once per week. Assess family safety, utilize clinical strategies to promote safety, and provide concrete goods and services to families. Develop intervention goals and service plans in collaboration with families, using cognitive/behavioral strategies to facilitate behavior change. Advocate with community resources and teach families to advocate for themselves. Complete all clinical documentation and program paperwork accurately and on time. Participate in required practitioner training and QUEST activities for professional growth. Establish and maintain positive working relationships with referring agencies and represent the agency in community meetings.

Note:

This job ad is a summary of the position and its requirements. For a full list of responsibilities and qualifications, please refer to the detailed job description which can be sent to you upon request.