Intensive Family Based Services Coordinator
Intensive Family Based Services Coordinator
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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 familys 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 childrens needs and make plans and implement strategies so that they meet their childrens 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:
- Bachelors Degree in a related field
- Two (2) years of experience preferred
- Excellent writing skills necessary
- Valid drivers 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 Apply Now button below to submit your application. Difficulty submitting your application Contact Jess: or
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Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Full-Time
