In Home Stabilizer, Care and Connections for Families - Rockville, MD
In Home Stabilizer, Care and Connections for Families - Rockville, MD
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Job Description
General Summary:
The InHome Stabilizer (IHS) works closely with the mental health therapist to develop and implement the service for individuals and families participating in the program. Referred clients are experiencing a crisis or transition situation that destabilizes the family and impairs the clients ability to function successfully. The IHS provides support referrals (resource brokering) advocacy and case management services to families in their homes at schools or other places in the community. In addition this position has responsibility for coordinating with multiple service providers to prevent out of home placement care. May require some evenings and weekends.
Principal Responsibilities and Duties:
- Participate with mental health therapist in conducting a comprehensive facetoface assessment and developing an individualized service plan for client/family;
- Provide immediate response to client crises when assigned and contact appropriate therapist regarding nature and content of after hours interventions;
- Maintain a caseload of nine to twelve clients and meet with clients at their home childrens school or other locations;
- Assist families in crisis situations related to immediate need for food clothing or shelter by providing proper referral and case management by facilitating their access to other service providers;
- Utilize a familycentered strengthsbased approach to work directly with clients on issues such as (but not limited to) developing prosocial skills conflict and crisis management communication family structure and boundaries health and safety for children in the home environment.
- Attends and presents cases during supervision meetings and assist in administering outcome measurements to clients/families;
- Coordinates service delivery with other service providers and advocates for clients as needed;
- Attends community meetings and/or agency/collaboration meetings/trainings as assigned;
- Maintains files and other required records in audit condition as required by agency or funding source.
- Supports existing agency policies principles and mission
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required:
- Bachelors degree in social work or related field from an accredited university strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of social services and community resources required. Ability to relate to people of various ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds and work in a multicultural environment. Good verbal/written communication skills good judgment in performance of duties and responsibilities.
- Valid local drivers license with 3 points or less.
- Must be detail oriented and able to successfully prioritize and manage multiple tasks while working effectively as a team player.
- Requires a high level of professionalism.
- Strongly prefer one of the following language capabilities in (Spanish French or Amharic). If supporting the Newcomer program must be able to demonstrate bilingual fluency in Spanish and English.
- Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
What youll get from us.
At Sheppard Pratt you will work alongside a multidisciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:
- A commitment to professional development including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
- Comprehensive medical dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions
- 403b retirement match
- Generous paidtimeoff for benefit eligible positions
- Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous mileage reimbursement program
Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors including but not limited to years and level of related experience.
WHY SHEPPARD PRATT
At Sheppard Pratt we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individuals facing lifes challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!
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Employment Type
Full-Time
