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IFPS HOMEBUILDERS Therapist POTENTIAL Opening in March (Spokane)
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.
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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