Family Intervention Specialist

Basic Purpose of the Job

The Family Intervention Specialist (FIS) provides Intensive In-Home services.

• Enroll in Wheels of Change © at time of hire completing the first 4 units within 7 business days of hire. The first 4 units must be completed prior to serving clients. Training for each phase of training must be completed prior to providing services required in each phase.
• Complete all requirements to be certified in the FCT model within 365 days of start date.
• Participate in team supervision where cases are reviewed, and feedback is provided.
• Utilize the FCT model to provide Intensive In-Home services in Diversions and Reunification cases, adhering to and ensuring fidelity to the FCT model.
• Conduct family and individual sessions as needed in clients' own homes and other settings when convenient for the family, spending an average of 4 hours per week and a minimum of 2 weekly contacts with clients in compliance with expected FCT dosage.
• Provides services unique to each family that promotes the achievement of safety, permanency, and well-being for the children, including evidence-based and trauma-informed in-home services.
• Conducts initial and on-going assessments that are strengths based and individualized to be incorporated in treatment plans.
• Implement interventions to ensure any gaps related to the family's basic needs are filled while helping the family also plan for long term sustainability.
• Complete all documentation in a timely manner, including FCT fidelity documents.
• Provide youth and families with necessary transportation and help them plan for long term transportation needs.
• Assist family with access to psychiatric services and medication management.
• Help families develop a support network in the natural environment.
• Deliver interventions designed to develop skills in both parents and children to problem solve.
• Promote and supervise the youth and success in school while helping teach parent to advocate for their children's educational needs.
• Attend child/youth case related meetings.
• Attend court, prepare youth and families for court and communicate with the case manager and court staff, when necessary, in consultation with the family and DFPS.
• Include the family in individualized treatment plans that are periodically updated to reflect the goals of the family and child and focuses on empowerment and increasing parent accountability.
• Implements Saint Francis' policies and follows directives as required. Follows and adheres to all pertinent Saint Francis Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), rules, personnel policies, and procedures; related accreditation and licensure standards; and federal, state, and local rules, statutes, regulations, and contractual terms. Ensures clients' rights are protected.
• Reports unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical and safety channels.
• Ensures clients' rights are protected.
• Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedures.

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology or related field preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, psychology.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working in child welfare direct service.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must pass a drug screen, MVR, Criminal History and DFPS History Check, Centralized Background Check Unit Texas Health and Human Services Eligibility and any background checks deemed to be necessary.
• FBI Fingerprint Check.
• Lifting requirement of 50 lbs.
• Must have a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record and reliable transportation.

• Mandated reporter.
• Receives training in trauma informed practice and incorporates knowledge in day-to-day practice.
• Team player that supports corporate decisions and Saint Francis' vision, mission and ministry.
• Understanding of child and adolescent development and family systems.
• Understanding of family-driven practice, child welfare, the state system, and behavioral health care delivery systems.
• Able to work flexible schedule including after hours.
• Ability to travel.
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Handles multiple priorities.
• Independent discretion/decision making within the scope and responsibility of the position.
• Manages emotions and can make decisions under pressure.
• Manages stress appropriately.
• Works alone effectively.
• Ability to work with diverse population.