In-Home Outreach Counselor MA
Summary
Provides in-home counseling and case management to families to support child safety and family preservation, coordinating with social services and maintaining detailed documentation.
POSITION TITLE: In-Home Outreach Clinician, Family Preservation Program
Under the direction of the Family Preservation Program Manager, the In Home Outreach Clinician will:
· Complete a thorough and comprehensive intake and assessment with each family to evaluate specific needs and coordinate all systems of care
· Provide one-hour, in-home counseling and clinical case management sessions to families in and around Service Area 7 once per week, at minimum.
· Conduct unannounced visits and child follow-up sessions, as needed, to ensure child safety.
· Arrange and attend the Multidisciplinary Case Planning Committee Meeting for each family in treatment.
· Provide appropriate resources/referrals to families to assist with court mandates and/or assist with each familys needs, as well as follow-up on progress.
· Collaborate with the Department of Children and Family Services Childrens Social Worker to assist in accomplishing case plan goals and outcomes for families.
· Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all job related activities including weekly progress notes, assessments, monthly reports, treatment plans, and other DCFS correspondence.
· Attend weekly individual and group supervision, as well as, individual and team program meetings.
· Conduct one-time Family Preservation Assessment Services with parents involved with DCFS
· Other duties as assigned.