Prevention Specialist SafeCare-FT (69809)

Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Hours: Flexible 40-hour week Includes evenings and weekend hours, schedule may vary.

Location: Lawton, Oklahoma

DEFINITION:

Provide home based services to families that are referred to and meet qualifications of the SafeCare program. The goal of services is to reduce the risk of families causing abuse and neglect of children.

SUPERVISION: Position is supervised by Program Supervisor and/or Program Manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Provides the SafeCare Model to qualifying families in their natural home environment. Providers will work around the family's schedule to provide services, which are sensitive with respect to the family's culture.
• Utilize case management to advocate for and assist families with community resources and accompany the families if necessary to obtain needed services. Assists the family with crisis stabilization and arranges for any follow-up services needed after case termination.
• Facilitates families in the development of special skills or increased knowledge in the areas of child health, home safety, parent-child bonding, parent-child interaction, behavior management, child development, communication, and advocacy skills.
• Promotes a warm and engaging organizational culture in line with NorthCare values, trauma informed care, and health and wellness.
• Provides motivational interviewing and problem solving in the areas of substance use, intimate partner violence and mental health (other areas defined by the family).
• Providers will meet fidelity to the SafeCare Model within nine months of starting SafeCare curriculum with families. Providers will have coaches/trainers shadow them up to two times per month, based on requirements outlined by National SafeCare Training and Resource Center (NSTRC).
• Must have contact with families on a weekly basis.
• Transport clients to various locations in the community and provide services in the home.
• Monitor and track outcome measures for client caseload.
• Maintain clinical records in a timely manner, as required by agency policy, funding sources and accreditation authorities.
• Providers will conduct themselves in a professional manner while developing and maintaining positive relationships with consumers, community partners, and coaches/trainers.
• Adopts a flexible 40 hour a week work schedule to accommodate the needs of families. Utilize the outlook calendar to include all meetings, responsibilities, and appointments for the week.
• Participates in trainings/workshops related to SafeCare and in expanding knowledge base in intimate partner violence, substance use, mental health and motivational interviewing.
• Providers will aid in the recruitment and retention of potential families including, but not limited to, community fairs, community outreach and speaking events. This can and will include some nights and weekend events.
• Must always carry a cell phone and return phone calls and cell text pages promptly. Check and respond to email daily.
• Maintain consistent work attendance and contact supervisor on timely basis for needed late arrivals or absences. Meet dress code expectations.
• Complete all NorthCare required courses and training and comply with all agency policies and procedures, including but not limited to confidentiality requirements, documentation deadlines and productivity expectations.
• Performs any reasonable work requested that falls within the qualifications but not specifically described in work performed.