$2,500 SIGN-ON INCENTIVE BONUS Pay Range: $73,000 - $76,000
FOR CONSIDERATION: Email cover letter and resume to humanresources@alliesforeverychild.org
Full Benefits Package offered!
JOB SUMMARY:
Allies contracts with the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) to protect at-risk children and strengthen families. Families are either referred to us by DCFS or by the probation department for abuse or neglect, or come to us through other community partners. The In-Home Outreach Counselor (IHOC) is responsible for promoting and facilitating high-quality in-home and clinical case management services for Allies’ Family Preservation clients. The position works collaboratively with all program staff.
Ensure the physical safety and well-being of the children in the Family Preservation Program.
Provide in-home situational counseling and clinical case management services to clients based upon the approved service plan.
Collaborate with other professionals on the case, including DCFS, Probation, and mental health providers.
Document and communicate clients’ progress, strengths and needs in a timely and accurate manner through all necessary reports.
Utilize the computerized system, Family Assessment Functioning Tool (FAF), to document progress and outcomes.
Attend and participate in MCPCs (Multidisciplinary Case Planning Conferences) and coordinate participants’ attendance.
Provide client linkage to needed resources/services and follow up to ensure successful outcomes for identified needs.
Perform Up-front Assessments focusing on substance abuse, domestic violence, and mental health concerns as needed to determine caregiver capacity.
Conduct comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessments.
Demonstrate flexibility and provide support to other Allies programs as requested, including serving a limited number of Mental Health families.
Complete all documentation for program evaluation and outcome measures.
Submit all written materials to the supervisor for co-signature.
Adhere to all legal, ethical, and professional practice standards, including consulting with a supervisor before making a child abuse report, communicating with an attorney, or taking action in any situation involving clinical, legal, or ethical decisions.
Attend DCFS (Department of Children and Family Services) Child and Family Team meetings as requested.
Attend and participate in group supervision, meetings, and trainings.
Evening and weekend hours are required.
