Intensive Family Based Services Coordinator Position Available In Chittenden, Vermont

Intensive Family Based Services Coordinator Intensive Family Based Services Coordinator locations
Burlington, VT
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted 5 Days Ago
job requisition id
JR1696

Job Description:

Easterseals Vermont is the leading agency in the state in working hand-in-hand with the Department for Children and Families (DCF) to find family-centered solutions that promote child welfare and create safety and well-being. We are looking for an Intensive Family Based Services Coordinator to join our team in Burlington, Vermont! The individual in this key position will be responsible for the following: Write and implement plans of care to be approved by the consulting agency clinician.
Write contact notes, formal monthly reports and discharge summaries.
Maintain frequent communications with Family Service Workers to ensure compliance with the family’s case plan.
Provide services to families within their home and community settings
Assist the family in finding resources for preventative and supportive services ie; housing, transportation and substance abuse treatment, counseling and nutrition.
Help caregivers to recognize their children’s needs, and make plans and implement strategies so that they meet their children’s needs and grow in their confidence and skills, while providing a safe environment for their children.
Participate in meetings, conferences, trainings events as assigned.
Provide transportation for clients when required.
Testify concerning services in court when subpoenaed.
Ensure Family Assessments are done within a timely manner as prescribed by IFBS policies
Create crisis plans and respond to crisis calls as needed
Provide in home family support during the times that work for the family.
Implement short term (13 week) intervention and support in an effort to prevent DCF involvement or out of home care, and/or to reunify children with their family; to improve family functioning.
Coordinate services with other providers, such as Schools, Early Intervention services, clinicians and other relevant service providers.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
Two (2) years of experience preferred
Excellent writing skills necessary
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Compensation:

Starting $24.46 per hour. Additional compensation based upon years of related experience.

Hours:

This is a full-time position. We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time, eligible employees, including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability
PTO begins accruing on your first day!
10 Paid Holidays – includes a floating holiday of your choice
403(b) employer match up to a maximum of 3%
Tuition reimbursement after one year of employment
Student loan repayment for qualifying degrees after one year of employment
Wellness programs: nutritional counseling services, reimbursement programs for weight loss & tobacco cessation To learn more about this role, please click on the blue ” Now” button below to submit your application. Difficulty submitting your application?

Contact Jess:

603-260-4774 or jcarluccio@eastersealsnh.org EOE #INDJC Welcome Ready to make a meaningful difference every day? Become part of a dynamic team dedicated to elevating all abilities, empowering lives, and fostering positive impact in the community. Join the Easterseals NH & VT family, where your passion meets purpose. About Us Easterseals New Hampshire and Vermont elevates people of all abilities. We serve the diverse needs of approximately 18,000 children, adults, seniors, families, and veterans each year. We provide services across two states, and our programs cover areas like early intervention, autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, adult day and in-home care, behavioral health, family-centered practices for child welfare, housing, and substance use disorders. We help people in New Hampshire and Vermont live their best lives. What’s in it for you? Joining Easterseals NH & VT presents an opportunity to gain valuable experience, advance your career, and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. Our organization provides various benefits and programs designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families. Explore our offerings here. We are honored to be recognized as a NH Veteran-Friendly Business and a recovery-friendly workplace.