Family Service Facilitator
Company: PARTNERSHIP FOR STRONG FAMILIES INC
Location: Trenton
Posted on: August 3, 2022
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Job Description:
Job DetailsJob LocationPSF Trenton - Trenton, FLPosition
TypeFull TimeEducation Level4 Year DegreeSalary Range$17.31 -
$22.36 HourlyJob ShiftDayJob Summary: This is a highly responsible
position accountable for overseeing the authorization and
utilization of services. This position within the Utilization
Management department is intended to ensure the maximization of
resources in authorizing services for clients within our system of
care. This position reports to the Director of Utilization
Management or the Family Service Manager.The position may involve
acquiring, accessing, using and safeguarding Protected Health
Information according to applicable law and agency Policies and
Procedures for Protected Health Information.Mission: To enhance the
community's ability to protect and nurture children by building,
maintaining and constantly improving a network of family support
services.Vision: To be a recognized leader in protecting children
and strengthening families through innovative evidenced-based
practices and highly effective, engaged employees and community
partners.Core Principle:To provide a safe environment for all
children.Competency: Ability to be proactive, decisive and employ
crisis intervention principles appropriately. Core
Functions:Oversee the authorization and utilization of services to
ensure resources are maximized.Authorize service allocation and
coordinate service delivery, including crisis intervention
linkages, with providers and community resources. Ensure family
support and placement stabilization through linkage and
consultation. Core Principles:To make prevention of child abuse and
neglect a community priority. To maintain children in their own
homes whenever safely possible. Competencies: Ability to network
with, educate and involve community stakeholders. Commitment to
assuring the safety of children in the context of their family.
Core Function:Coordinate and conduct intakes for prospective
families that may be served through the Family Connections program.
Core Principle:To individualize services to meet the needs of
children and families. Competency: Commitment to using a
strength-based, child-centered, family-focused practice with the
ability to identify strengths and needs and engage the family in a
strength-based assessment process.Core Function:Consult with Child
Welfare staff inquiring about connecting families with existing
resources within the structure of the Florida Safety Decision
Making Methodology. Core Principles:To respect the inherent dignity
of children and families with permanency in mind. To recognize that
more can be done with communities and families as partners.
Competencies: Ability to perceive and communicate with sensitivity
and without judgement while respecting each person's potential.
Command of the principles of permanency for children. Identifies
and understands what resources are available, and builds and
maintains effective working relationships with a network of
systems.Core Functions:Participates in meetings/staffings and
coordinates activities between various stakeholders within the
System of Care.Reach out to existing community resources to make
connections that will benefit families served. Foster relationships
with family members, care managers, courts, education system and
service providers.Core Principle:To respect the diversity of all
children and families in the communityCompetency: Ability to lead
and model diversity. Respect for each person's dignity,
individuality, and right to self-determination.Core
Function:Display understanding of, and sensitivity to, service
population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics. Core
Principle:To commit to accountability using outcomes to measure
performance and improve practiceCompetency: Commitment to ensuring
accountability and a results-based orientation.Core
Function:Participate in utilization review, tracking, and
management of services to ensure the appropriateness of level of
care, service provision, and expenditures. The above list of
essential functions is not intended to be exhaustive. Partnership
for Strong Families reserves the right to revise this job
description as needed to comply with actual job
requirements.Minimum Qualifications: REQUIREDBachelor's degree in
Counseling, Social Work or related field with 2 years' experience
in the areas of child welfare, mental health, and/or utilization
management.Must possess a valid driver's license in state of
residence. PREFERRED:Certified as a Child Protection Professional
(CPP) or CPP eligible. Master's degree in related field.Prior DCF
experience or knowledge of child welfare systems, data management
systems, and wraparound planning.Case Management, Service
Coordination experience.Experience working with at risk families
and children with significant emotional and behavioral needs and
their families.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Ability to develop,
coordinate and evaluate budget allocations to assure appropriate
expenditure of resources.Knowledge of Florida's child welfare
policies, statutes, and administrative codes regarding services to
dependent children, including best practices in child welfare
services.Demonstrated ability to partner with collaterals and
Service providers.Advanced computer/data entry skills.Identifies
and understands what resources are available and builds and
maintains effective working relationships with a network of
systems. Ability to make public presentations and represent the
agency in various settings.Ability to develop long-range and
short-range objectives including monitoring and corrective action
plans.Knowledge of basic computer programs including email, word
processing, and in-office information systems.Physical
Requirements:Sitting - 50%Standing - 20%Mobility (moving between
internal offices) - 20%Kneeling/Bending/Stooping - 5%Reaching,
overhead - 5%Speaking -YesHearing - YesReading Comprehension -
YesAbility to Lift and carry up to 20 pounds.TravelSame Day -
OccasionalOvernight - OccasionalWeekend and Nights -
OccasionalInfrequent (2 to 3 times year)Occasional (2 to 3 times
Month)Frequent (2 to 3 times Week)PSF is an EEO/AA/ADA/VP/Drug Free
employer. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation as
defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the
Human Resource Department at 1-352-244-1527. Notification to the
Human Resource office must be made in advance to allow sufficient
time to provide the accommodation.
Keywords: PARTNERSHIP FOR STRONG FAMILIES INC, Gainesville , Family Service Facilitator, Other , Trenton, Florida
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