Intact Family Recovery Worker
Intact Family Recovery Worker
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07-04-2025
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Monthly Salary
$ 50336 - 55336
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
07-04-2025
Job Description
Effective Date: March 1 2024
NONMANAGEMENT JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Intact Family Recovery Worker
Exempt/Nonexempt: NONEXEMPT
Immediate Supervisor: Program Manager
Salary:$50336$55336
Essential Functions:
- Primarily responsible for providing support and assistance to families where the mother requires immediate substance abuse treatment ensuring access to appropriate resources and services.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of families referred by the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) to determine their needs and strengths.
- Collaborate with Rincon Family Services and other treatment providers to facilitate the mothers enrollment in intensive substance abuse treatment programs including inpatient care.
- Coordinate transportation and logistics for children to remain with their family while the mother is in treatment ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
- Offer counseling and emotional support to family members including children to help them cope with the challenges and stressors associated with substance abuse and recovery.
- Develop and implement individualized service plans in collaboration with families addressing their unique needs and goals for recovery and family stability.
- Conduct regular checkins and followup visits with families to monitor their progress provide ongoing support and address any emerging issues or concerns.
- Advocate on behalf of families to ensure access to necessary resources and services including housing assistance childcare medical care and legal support.
- Collaborate with DCFS caseworkers healthcare providers legal advocates and other professionals involved in the care of the family to ensure coordinated and comprehensive support.
- Maintain accurate and uptodate documentation of all interactions assessments service plans and progress towards goals in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Participate in regular team meetings case conferences and trainings to enhance professional development and ensure effective coordination of services.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Ability Requirements:
- Thorough understanding of substance abuse disorders treatment modalities and recovery principles.
- Knowledge of child welfare and family support services including relevant laws regulations and best practices.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for building rapport with families collaborating with stakeholders and advocating on behalf of clients.
- Ability to conduct comprehensive assessments develop service plans and implement interventions tailored to the needs of each family.
- Proficiency in crisis intervention conflict resolution and problemsolving skills.
- Familiarity with community resources and support services available to families including housing assistance childcare healthcare and legal advocacy.
- Commitment to cultural competence and sensitivity in working with diverse populations ensuring equitable access to services and support.
Education and Experience:
Must have a Bachelors degree in Social Work Psychology Counseling or a related field with a preference for candidates holding a Masters degree. A minimum of 2 years of experience in substance abuse treatment child welfare family support or related social services is required providing the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for effectively supporting families impacted by substance abuse. The candidate should demonstrate a track record of working with families affected by substance abuse showcasing their familiarity with traumainformed care principles and best practices for promoting recovery and family stability. Additionally relevant licensure or certification may be required based on state regulations further enhancing the candidates qualifications and ensuring compliance with professional standards. Successful candidates will have demonstrated experience collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and possessing strong advocacy skills enabling them to effectively advocate for the needs of families and coordinate comprehensive support services.
Physical Demands and Other Requirements:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the essential duties listed in the job description satisfactorily. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms. Capable of operating standard office equipment including a computer and keyboard calculator typical business machines such as a fax machine and copier. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 2030 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to have valid drivers license auto insurance and must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle. The work environment characteristics include a noise level which is usually low to moderate.
Position Responsibilities/Program and Decision Making:
- Diversity and Inclusion/ Professionalism: In all aspects of their work presents as a role model to others behaving in a way which actively supports LCFS as a welcoming community promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace and collaborates with others to further equity and dismantle barriers to a more inclusive experience of community. Participates in annual professional development and/or advocacy regarding inclusion.
- Ethical Conduct: Follows all ethics policies and procedures related to program and decision making as defined by the agency as well as any related professional licensing regulatory or accrediting body. Maintain confidentiality of client staff and agency information. Reports any known or suspected breaches of confidentiality in accordance with policy. Reports possible misconduct or relevant errors/ oversight in a timely manner and responsibly addresses related issues with chain of command.
- Communication/ Interpersonal Skills: Consistently conveys clear accurate timely and respectful communication appropriate for the situation. Informs appropriate management staff when incident occurs or a crisis situation. Maintains professional boundaries with clients/residents staff interns volunteers and vendors. Able to successfully share skills and concepts with others and works effectively with others under time and environmental pressures.
- Safety and Agency Resource Utilization: Demonstrates sound judgement and foresight in safety awareness and in daily work. Notifies in a timely manner the supervisory chain of any incidents or circumstances that need attention. Report all suspicions or allegations of abuse immediately to their supervisor. Ensures appropriate utilization of materials and resources and minimizes waste.
- Other Responsibilities: All other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
Employment Type
Full Time
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