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Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to be a part of a continuously growing community-based organization? Do you want to work for one of 2021 AJC Top Workplaces? If you want a rewarding career, Goshen Valley Foundation is for you!
Goshen Therapeutic Services, a division of Goshen Valley Foundation, is a community based social service organization that provides services for families involved with DFCS as well as in the community. We are currently seeking Family Support Specialists who provide parent coaching and training as outlined in service authorization provided by DFCS.
Counties we serve mainly include but are not limited to: Bartow and Floyd.
Responsibilities:
· Utilize evidenced based curriculum provided by the agency.
· Assist families who are involved with DFCS (Dept. of Family and Children Services) in building parental capacity and/or work towards reunification through parent skills training and linkage to community resources
· Facilitate and supervise visitation between approved parents and children as identified in the case plan
· Provide transportation services for purposes of supervised visitation between approved parents and children as identified in the case plan
· Collaborate with case managers, other contractors, and community partners to ensure effective treatment and case collaboration
· Attend court hearings or case panel hearings to testify as requested by attorneys and DFCS.
· Track units of service and dates of service outlined on the service authorization.
· Document all services in Electronic Health record.
· Maintain compliance with required trainings: Safe to Sleep,
Child Safety Car Seat, HIPPA, Workplace Violence, Security Information
Awareness, etc.
Requirements:
· Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field. (Psychology, Sociology, Counseling (religious counseling is not acceptable) Social Work, Child Development, Community Mental Health, Human Services, Criminal Justice (only with Juvenile experience/DJJ), Education (experience teaching k-12 grade) or must have 5 years of human service experience.
· Must submit a valid and official transcript showing proof of degree awarded.
· Valid Driver’s License with good driving record and proof of insurance.
· Pass a criminal background check, other safety screenings and drug screen.
· Must have access to a computer and telephone to contact clients and document services provided.
Advantages of Contract Work with Goshen Therapeutic Services:
· Mileage reimbursement for client appointments
· The ability to create your own flexible schedule
· The ability to work remotely when completing admin-related tasks
· Compensation rates for different types of services
Job Type: Contract status, Part Time
Goshen Valley does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Website: goshenvalley.org/gts/
Facebook: facebook.com/goshenvalleyfoundation/
For more information, please send your resume to Michelle Piano at mpiano @goshenvalley.org
At Goshen Therapeutic Services, we believe that there is hope for fractured families. We exist to strengthen and restore families through licensed, comprehensive therapeutic services.