Family Support and Stabilization Clinician

Children s Services of Roxbury
US - Massachusetts - Boston
July 2, 2024

ABOUT CHILDREN SERVICES OF ROXBURY:

Founded in 1972 Childrens Services of Roxburys (CSR) mission is to provide high quality services to economically disadvantaged children, youth, families, and individuals thereby promoting and strengthening family life and individual growth. CSR serves approximately 6,000 families across Massachusetts, serving families through four key services areas; Early Education and Care, Behavioral Health Services, Youth and Family Services and Housing and Stabilization. There are 22 programs operating under those four services areas. CSR operates across in 4 cities, has a staff of 400 employees, and an operating budget of $28M.

Position Summary:

Children's Services of Roxbury (CSR) will work with the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to provide direct services and supports to Parents/Guardians and their children. Family Stabilization & Support services ensure that all the family's goals are met over the contract period in safe and nurturing home environments. CSR provides immediate concrete services, which include supports in parenting, family medical, mental health and community access supports; educational/vocational career assistance, as well as supports with legal issues: domestic violence, probation obligations, court ordered CRA issues and follow-through. Family home visits will be conducted weekly (1-2 times) under contract referral. Families are provided immediate assessments, advocacy and collaborative updates by CSR Staff with DCF collaterals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following :

Maintaining Case Management Files:
Referral information with DCF contacts received with Parent/Guardian and child, goals to be achieved
Efforts to Outcomes (ETO) System: Written narratives of home visits weekly over 3-6-month period of contract, Written documentation of calls/contacts by telephone (daily/weekly)
Produce Monthly Report, every 30 days
Virtual Gateway System: Completion and implementation of Treatment Plans (each 3-month period) w/appropriate activities against the goals identified by DCF, Complete Progress Review at the end of each case service
Maintain neat and orderly files
Obtain and maintain Social Work/Mental Health license
Major Measurable Goals: Weekly home visits executed flexible for the family, at times after 5pm (meeting and connecting with each parent where they are.)
Weekly collaboration with collaterals (DCF, Service providers, etc.)
Response to emergencies (Child Crises, Hospitalizations, Emergency Meetings, School Meetings, etc.) when necessary
DCF Case Conference participation
Professional representation always
Appropriate attitude and team spirit in the office and in the community
Appropriate boundaries in relationships external to CSR (Parents, children, DCF providers)
Work ethic (maintain work hours expected, home visits, appropriate lunch hours)
Weekly supervision with Program Director
Position Challenges: Time Management (Flexing)
Good Operating Vehicle (Car)
Teamwork
Strong skills in communication (verbal/written)
Timely paperwork
Necessary availability after 5pm and before 8am
Confidentiality and Mandated Reporter status
Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Social Work or related Human Services field required. Masters level preferred
Bilingual capacity required (English/Spanish)
Valid drivers license and properly insured vehicle
Clearance of background checks as required by state and federal law
At least 1-year experience providing case management and/or counseling services to children, adolescents, and families

Benefits:
Paid sick, vacation, personal leave
Health, vision and dental insurance
401K plan
Access to free, on-line CEU approved educational courses
Employee discounts program providing discounts on thousands of products and services
Work with a professional, dedicated and compassionate team of people
Help us continue the important work of changing and saving lives

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