Practitioner - FPS

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Master's in Social Work or equivalent master's in human services
• •Bachelor's degree in social work or related field
• •at least one and a half years' experience working with families experiencing crisis
• •Must possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey
• •safe driving record
• •Experience working with diverse populations
• •Availability to conduct sessions on evenings, weekends and holidays
• •Knowledge of the child welfare system
• •Knowledge of community resources
• •Knowledge of social services
• •Knowledge of mental health systems
• •Knowledge of appropriate interventions in crisis and non-crisis situations
• •Knowledge of infant, child and adolescent stages of growth and development
• •Knowledge of trauma and its effect on children and families
• •Knowledge of county's local and highway roads
• •Excellent time management skills
• •Organizational skills with the ability to manage families and systems of care simultaneously
• •Outstanding human relations skills
• •ability to function autonomously
• •ability to function in a team environment
• •Effective oral and written communication skills
• •Ability to utilize approaches with children and families
• •Ability to deliver and score assessment tools
• •Excellent computer skills
• •proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and/or electronic health record systems
• •Ability to Safely operate a motor vehicle
• •ability to abide by all applicable traffic laws
• •ability to ensure safety of all passengers through appropriate safety measures including use of seat belts, car and booster seats and/or child safety locks
• •ability to perform work that requires frequent standing
• •ability to perform work that requires frequent bending
• •ability to perform work that requires frequent reaching
• •ability to perform work that requires frequent squatting
• •ability to perform work that requires frequent kneeling
• •ability to perform work that requires frequent moving
• •ability to lift of up to or in excess of 50 pounds
• •flexible working schedule with 5 days per week evening availability
• •Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States
• •eligible for full‐time employment on a W‐2 basis
• •This role must be performed in a manner that is fully compliant with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws

Desired Qualifications

• •Demonstrates awareness of biases, internalized racial superiority, and oppression
• •Leads with a racial equity lens
• •actively uses the racial equity tool in meaningful ways
• •Contributes valuable and positive cultural humility transformation in individuals, organizations, and social systems
• •progress across the antiracist multicultural institution continuum
• •Demonstrates cultural humility through an awareness of and sensitivity towards Agency's clients' and coworkers' cultural and socioeconomic characteristics
• •Believes in the capacity of people to grow and change
• •Works from a strengths-based perspective
• •Recognizes that consumers come first
• •responds to consumers appropriately
• •Knows and adheres to all FC Policies and Procedures
• •Values and participates in the Team as a proactive member
• •Respects others' professional opinions
• •tolerates a range of feelings
• •Able to give and receive constructive criticism
• •Willing to take on extra work when needed
• •Performs required tasks according to the program philosophy, policies and procedures
• •Is courteous, approachable, and cooperative towards co-workers, clients, support staff, and others
• •conducts self in a mature, competent, confident, and respectful manner
• •Understands and adheres to confidentiality rights of clients, co-workers and agency
• •consistent with HIPAA
• •protects personal health information in written, verbal and electronic forms
• •Attends supervision consistently
• •comes prepared
• •Able to receive feedback
• •to learn from it
• •Has insight about self
• •utilizes that knowledge toward growth and change
• •Provide short term intensive in-home services to a minimum of two families at any given time
• •up to 18 families yearly
• •Provides 24/7 on-call coverage
• •in accordance with the FPS Model requirements
• •to assigned families
• •Assist families with establishing goals and strategies for increasing self- sufficiency
• •provide appropriate referrals and concrete services when necessary
• •Provide ongoing assessments for safety risks
• •utilize interventions to mitigate safety issues
• •Active part of Family Preservation Services team
• •Attend meetings
• •prepare case presentations
• •Maintain accurate and compliant case records
• •in accordance with NJ FPS documentation standards
• •Completes timely documentation
• •as per agency and program guidelines
• •Manage time effectively by scheduling and completing all weekly sessions needed
• •in a flexible manner
• •prioritizing family availability
• •Conduct all required services from intake through termination
• •in accordance with the NJ Family Preservation Services (FPS) Model
• •Model self-advocacy with families
• •by coaching and empowering them to speak for themselves
• •representing and supporting them in court
• •school settings, and social service agencies as needed
• •Collaborate closely with DCP&P staff
• •and referred families
• •to effectively achieve established goals
• •fulfill service planning requirements set by DCP&P
• •Work effectively as a team member
• •as well as independently
• •Complete Family Preservation Services training
• •and other training's required by Family Connections
• •and/or DCF
• •Uphold fidelity to the Family Preservation Services model
• •In times of crisis is willing to help others
• •and communicates urgent information quickly to supervisor / team
• •Maintains clear, consistent, and timely communication with supervisor
• •before and after sessions and as necessary
• •Is punctual for client appointments, meetings, etc
• •Meets program productivity requirements
• •Acts as a Family Connections ambassador
• •in every interaction with families, providers, community agencies etc
• •Open, warm, empathic, attentive listener
• •self-aware
• •ethical
• •creative
• •organized
• •flexible
• •open to constructive feedback
• •patient
• •responsible
• •able to work independently
• •mature
• •self-motivated
• •dedicated
• •enthusiastic
• •willing to take on additional tasks and responsibilities
• •interested in seeking additional training and skills
• •Experience/willingness to work with culturally diverse populations