Family Preservation Worker

Description Be the change you wish to see in the world! Come join our team to empower children and families in our communities to transform their lives and develop to their full potential. Pressley Ridge Benefits The well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. At Pressley Ridge, we strive to provide the most competitive and comprehensive employee benefit programs that are affordable and help you and your family achieve and maintain your best possible health. Medical coverage available with a Health Savings Account (HSA) with 50% employer match Prescription coverage Dental and vision plans Patient advocate and Medicare specialists available at no cost Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account Wellness incentive (up to $250) 403b with up to 9% employer give/match Free life insurance and AD&D Paid Time Off (PTO) 9 paid holidays (7 recognized holidays plus a floating and birthday holiday per year) Tuition reimbursement (if applicable) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Position Summary The Family Worker works in a collaborative manner to build a partnering relationship with families and others in the home and community to assure that the needs of designated children and their families are respectfully and adequately addressed. In each case the Family Worker will assure that services to children and families are individualized, strengths and needs based, culturally sensitive and responsive, and goal driven. This position requires local travel and flexibility to work a non-traditional schedule in a high-demand work situation. Essential Responsibilities To assure proper assessment.2. To assure the development of effective treatment plan/services.3. To assure the implementation and evaluation of effective treatment plans that fosters goal attainment. 4. To assure the development and maintenance of good working relationships.5. To assure adherence to quality standards and compliance with external licensing and regulatory agencies.6. To assure continuous professional growth and development. Qualifications Clearances. State Police; FBI clearance; child abuse clearance; CPSL Mandated Reporter-Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training; any additional background checks/clearances required by state governing bodies. Valid driver’s license and current vehicle insurance. Working Conditions Physical Demands: Requires vision, speech, and hearing. Environmental Factors: Community, home, school. Working Hours: A non-traditional work schedule as defined by service needs. Qualifications Education Required Bachelors or better in Human Services Experience Required 1 year: Experience working with children and/or families Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)