Foster Care Specialist
1 week ago
Family & Children's Agency (FCA) is a dedicated nonprofit organization focused on enhancing the social and emotional well-being of individuals and families in our community. With a diverse range of over 30 programs, we serve more than 13,000 clients annually, primarily in the Fairfield County area.
Our Mission: To collaborate with individuals, families, organizations, and communities to foster improved lives.
Position Summary: We are currently seeking a Functional Family Therapy (FFT) Family Specialist to become an integral part of our team. This role involves providing tailored case management and support services to children and foster families, ensuring stability and promoting permanency within foster care settings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate closely with the FFT Family Therapist to deliver home-based services.
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and interventions tailored to each family, focusing on safety planning and crisis management.
- Ensure adherence to evidence-based practices and maintain accountability for service delivery.
- Utilize a strength-based approach to engage effectively with youth and families.
- Perform initial assessments, identifying key participants and analyzing family dynamics.
- Document all case activities accurately in electronic health records, including crisis management plans and assessments.
- Facilitate supervised visitations, respecting cultural diversity and heritage.
- Continuously evaluate participant engagement and work collaboratively to address barriers.
- Keep all stakeholders informed of any elevated risks and participate in relevant court appearances.
- Connect families with community resources as needed.
- Participate in training and supervision sessions to enhance professional development.
- Manage a weekly schedule independently while keeping supervisors informed.
- Engage with community agencies and participate in on-call coverage as required.
Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Sociology, or Psychology is required, along with a minimum of two years of relevant experience.
- Experience in case management, family systems coordination, and in-home service delivery is preferred.
- Knowledge in areas such as home-based therapy, family systems theory, cognitive behavioral therapies, and trauma-informed care is highly valued.
Join Us: If you are interested in becoming part of a diverse and talented team dedicated to making a difference, we encourage you to explore our opportunities.
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