ICPC Region 6 Family Support Specialist (FSS)
TITLE: ICPC Region 6 Family Support Specialist (FSS)
FUNCTION: The staff works with, and monitors ICPC foster and adoptive families that are in active status in Region 6
LOCATION: Region 6; Home-Based and Field Assignments
SUPERVISOR: ICPC Coordinator
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree required in a human services field from an accredited college or university. One year of experience working with individuals and families that have active cases with Department of Family and Protective Services preferred; ability to be clear headed and decisive based on the scope of the position; skilled in approaching care/services from a strengths-based perspective; impeccable writing skills; detailed and organized; positive client interaction
SALARY: Negotiable based on experience; part time and full-time positions available
GENERAL DUTIES:
• Exceptional knowledge of DFPS Procedures and HHSC-CCR minimum standards
• Innovative and creative approaches to service delivery
• Participate in kinship care specialized Pre-Service and Annual training
• Work effectively with the foster and adoption team
• Maintain required annual employee training and documentation
• Other duties as assigned by Program manager and/or FAD Director
ICPC FSS DUTIES:
• Monitor Foster and Adoptive Home for safety and compliance
• Record all information for home and child files in the agency’s database system on a weekly basis.
• Complete initial placement of children and youth
• Monitor children’s progress placed in the foster and adoptive home
• Ensure appropriate STAR Health service coordination and appointment set up for needed assessments such as the CANS 3.0.
• Manage a caseload of 25 to 30 cases (a combination of homes and children)
• Schedule and conduct Treatment/Service Plan Meetings including Aftercare Service Plan in coordination with CPS and other team members.
• Complete required monthly, quarterly, and annual documentation
• Connect family to social work department for community resource connection and other supports
• Families receive personalized services based on their unique need
• Provide aftercare case management services to include monitoring, support, and community resource referrals
• Assist with crisis situations as part of the Crisis Intervention Rotation Schedule