A Social or Human Services Specialist identifies and arranges community services for clients. Can involve coordination of services for people with disabilities or those in recovery. They may also coordinate housing or job training assistance for immigrants, veterans, former inmates or families in crisis and can be involved in advocating for client needs.
Responsible for parenting a cottage of six foster clients within the Program Cottages of the organization.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent and at least two years relevant child care experience At least 21 years of age Strong general knowledge of child and youth development and the child welfare system Flexibility to handle various program responsibilities Computer proficiency: Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Ensure all care of all clients, procedures, rules, regulations, standards, and operating protocol are in compliance with organizational and contractual policies and DCF regulations at all times. Maintain accurate record keeping in charts, logbooks, records and licensing compliance to assure that best practices are in place and being utilized at all times. Maintain all required trainings within required timeframes. Responsible for meeting and ensuring all physical needs, medical needs, mental health needs, and any other areas of growth and concern of clients, including necessary crisis intervention. Respond to emergencies as per emergency plans and protocol. Provide on-going monitoring and supervision of all clients at all times. Assure safe environment for residents, employees, and visitors. Consider the safety aspects of household conditions and activities. Report any safety concerns in writing to the Director of Clinical Services. Instruct clients in independent living skills such as obtaining employment, comparative shopping, use of public transportation, and other necessary skills. Provide and model proper upkeep and cleanliness of home, furnishings, and agency vehicles. Provide transportation to appointments/sessions (and in medical emergencies as appropriate). Care for clients that are homebound due to illness or school discipline. Provide input into development of individual service plans, goals, and outcome measurements with guidance from the Director of Clinical Services and in accordance with the program. Support the social, educational, moral, emotional, spiritual, and cultural growth for all clients and act in the capacity of role model for these areas of development. Proactively compliment and encourage clients on doing something well in order to build self-confidence and respect. Describe appropriate skills and behaviors and practice same. Implement consequences or nonphysical discipline for appropriate or inappropriate behaviors in accordance with program. Teach clients appropriate social skills such as following instructions, giving and accepting feedback, greeting and conversational skills, helping others, and proper manners. Assist with providing moral and educational development for clients in their care. Attend or take clients to enriching services, extracurricular activities, meetings and events. Monitor school attendance and assess performance to ensure academic success for all clients. Ensure clients' participation in tutoring, remediation and/or special academic programs as needed. Coordinate/schedule tutors, mentors, and other volunteers.
