Family Preservation Specialist

Are you passionate about helping families thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment? Do you have a knack for teaching and advocacy? NorthCare is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Preservation Specialist to join our team and promote a culture of excellence, warmth, and engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Be a part of a culture that values professionalism, warmth, and engagement. Interact with fellow staff, consumers, and community partners to uphold these values.
• Provide services that respect the diverse backgrounds of each family.
• Ensure families receive weekly visits, with increased intensity when needed for safety or identified needs.
• Advocate for families with schools and agencies, assist in accessing resources, and arrange follow-up services as needed.
• Complete intake documentation and progress notes promptly, ensuring timely discharges.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, develop intervention plans, and provide necessary services.
• Coordinate services with other providers to maintain positive relationships in the community.
• Teach and model skills from the SafeCare Models to support parents in various areas.
• Undergo training and maintain certification in SafeCare Models, attending required meetings and trainings.
• Work a flexible 40-hour full-time schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed to accommodate families' availability.
• Utilize Outlook calendar to submit weekly schedules, attend required meetings, and always maintain confidentiality.
  
  

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive salary
• Recharge days for immediate use upon hire for full-time employees
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement 403(b) with employer contribution (no employee match required)
• Educational and Training stipend
• CEU’s and trainings
• Medical, dental and vision insurance options with ZERO Card benefits
• Flexible spending accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care Expenses
• MDLive (company paid)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Cell Phone stipend
• Mileage Reimbursement
  
  

At NorthCare, we are dedicated to inspiring hope, empowering people, and strengthening communities. Join us in our mission today!

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field OR two years of experience in human services.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Flexible and efficient.
• Proficient in MS Word and intermediate computer skills.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to move freely within facilities.
• Casual professional dress.
• Report any confirmed record of child abuse as an adult to NorthCare.
• Reliable transportation and in-state travel required.
• Valid driver’s license and current auto insurance.
• Carry a cell phone, respond to calls within 60 minutes, and check emails daily.
• Obtain CPR, First Aid, and Therapeutic Options certifications within 30 days if not already certified.
  
  

EOE Statement: NorthCare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.