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IFPS HOMEBUILDERS Therapist POTENTIAL Opening in March (Spokane) Full-time

at in Spokane (Published at 20-02-2012)

Job Description

IFPS Therapist

HOMEBUILDERS® Model



Position Summary

Provide Intensive Family Preservation Services as delineated in the HOMEBUILDERS® Standards, including crisis intervention, counseling, skill building, concrete services, and advocacy. This position reports to the program supervisor.



MODEL FIDELITY RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure service delivery is consistent with the HOMEBUILDERS® Standards

• Adhere to all therapists components in the HOMEBUILDERS® Standards.

• Serve families whose children are at imminent risk of placement or who are in placement and cannot be reunified without intensive in-home services.

• Provide services primarily in client homes. Travel to client homes and other locations.

• Schedule sessions at times that are convenient for families, and when problems are likely to occur, including evenings, weekends and holidays. Maintain a flexible workweek.

• Accept referrals 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. Schedule and complete client intake sessions within 24 hours of referral.

• Be available to client families 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. Obtain coverage by supervisor or supervisor's designee if unavailable for an extended period of time (e.g., 12 hours or longer).

• Provide back-up for other therapists as needed.

• Typically serve 18 families per year, working with approximately 2 families at a time.

• Provide 40 or more hours of face-to-face contact per family, over a 4-6 week period.

• Participate in weekly team consultation meeting.

• Consult with the supervisor about every family at least once per week.

• Follow guidelines regarding consulting with supervisor.

• Assess safety, structure the environment and use clinical strategies designed to promote safety.

• Provide a range of clinical, concrete and advocacy services to family members that are consistent with the HOMEBUILDERS® model and the family's values, learning styles, lifestyle, circumstances and culture.

• Develop and maintain a positive, collegial working relationship with family members.

• Assume responsibility for motivating families and employ motivation enhancement strategies.

• Conduct comprehensive, strength-focused assessment process.

• Collaborate with family members and referents in developing intervention goals and service plans.

• Utilize research-based cognitive/behavioral strategies to facilitate behavior change.

• Utilize a variety of teaching methods.

• Advocate for and provide concrete goods and services (including transportation) that are directly related to the family's goals, while teaching family members to meet these needs on their own.

• Collaborate and advocate with formal and informal community resources and systems, while teaching family members to advocate for themselves.

• Assess goal progress and families' ongoing needs.

• Complete and submit all clinical documentation in a timely and accurate manner.







Participate in quality enhancement components of the HOMEBUILDERS® model

• Participate in all required therapist training and QUEST activities.

• Review performance data to identify needed areas for improvement.

• Work with supervisor to complete professional development plans and performance reviews.

• Work with supervisor and QUEST consultant on quality plans.

• Comply with all IFPS contract requirements.



ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Submit all required personnel documents, as directed.

• Complete and submit all agency paperwork in a timely and accurate manner.

• Use of an online data management system for all clinical documentation.

• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with referring agency staff and other community professionals.

• Represent the agency in community meetings and on interagency teams as directed.

• Other duties as assigned.



REQUIREMENTS

• Commitment to the HOMEBUILDERS® model.

• Graduate degree in human services or related field; OR Bachelor degree in human services or related field and at least two years experience working with families.

• Ability to work with diverse individuals.

• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain client confidentiality.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Valid driver's license and vehicle in good working condition.

• Automobile liability insurance that meets minimum agency requirements.

• Valid Washington State Counselor Registration, Certification or License.

• First aid and CPR certification.

• Familiarity with Word, e-mail and Internet.

• Must live in designated service area.

• Must be at least 21 years of age.

• No history of DUI violations.

• Approval by DSHS based on criminal history background check.



Typical Physical Demands

• Use of office equipment, such as computers, calculators, fax and copiers.

• Ability to perform a range of physical motions, including but not limited to: sitting for long periods of time; standing; walking; and climbing stairs.



Typical Working Conditions

• Requires working flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

• Work is performed primarily in client homes.

• Requires extensive travel to client homes and throughout the community.

• Involves exposure to tobacco smoke, domestic animals, household pests, and other conditions common to domestic environments.

• Frequent contact with staff and non-staff (e.g., client families, referring agencies, community professionals, community agencies / programs).



Pay depends on experience. Benefits provided. Please no phone calls.



If interested email a cover letter and resume to the above address.







  • Location: Spokane

  • Compensation: DOE

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  • Please, no phone calls about this job!

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