In-Home Outreach Counselor (IHOC)/Family Preservation Assessor

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 is responsible to promote and facilitate high quality in-home and clinical case management services for Allies’ Family Preservation clients. The position works collaboratively with all program staff.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 computerized system, Family Assessment Functioning Tool (FAF), to document progress and outcomes
Attend and participate in MCPCs (Multidisciplinary Case Planning Conference) and coordinate participants’ attendance
Provide client linkage to needed resources/services and follow-up to ensure successful outcome of 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, including DSM-5 diagnosis and treatment recommendations using the Behavioral Severity Assessment Program (BSAP)
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 supervisor for co-signature
Adhere to all legal, ethical, and professional practice standards including consulting with 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
Staff must believe in and act in accordance with both the Agency's and the program's mission statements.
In accordance with our "team" philosophy, the person filling this position may be required to carry out or assist with other tasks in addition to the duties listed in this job description.

Masters in Social Work, or Marriage and Family therapy. Must be BBS registered
Minimum 2 years’ experience working with children and families who have experienced violence, abuse and trauma
Spanish Speaking required (will be asked to pass a fluency test)
Computer skills required
Knowledge and experience utilizing the DSM-5
Experience and knowledge of issues related to mental health, domestic violence and substance abuse
Experience working with families and children in community settings
Knowledge of child abuse/neglect prevention
Home visitation experience desired
All employees/contractors, regardless of position, serve as role models for children and adolescents who are served by our agency. Therefore, each employee/contractor must at all times be emotionally stable and able to function effectively with children, adolescents and adults who may have mental or behavioral health problems. The staff must be able to demonstrate appropriate daily behavior, appropriate expression of emotions, as well as appropriate role modeling. Hostility, aggression and unnecessary or inappropriate physical actions as well as inappropriate emotional expression are not acceptable.
Fingerprint background clearance (DOJ, FBI & Child Abuse Clearance Index), or approved exemption
Successful completion of pre-employment physical, PPD risk assessment, proof of immunizations for Covid-19, pertussis, measles and influenza
Class “C” driver’s license, proof of insurance, a safety record acceptable to CAA, and reliable transportation required