Probation In-Home Family Services Specialist

4 weeks ago


Carroll, Iowa, United States Boys Town Full time

At Boys Town, we are seeking a skilled Probation In-Home Family Services Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will provide in-home intervention services to children and their families, utilizing a skill-based, solution-focused model to help families adopt positive solutions to problems.

  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with families and community service resources.
  • Provide screening and assessment to determine program eligibility and identify areas to address in the service plan.
  • Provide training and support in the development and utilization of functional skills to families with problems and individuals associated with the families.
  • Assess problems and provide care to youth and families, monitoring individual and family progress in the attainment of predetermined goals and providing regular review and update of service plans.
  • May provide outreach and prevention services, including increasing community awareness and offering informational and educational service programs to youth and families as required.
  • Maintain an appropriate level of direct contact with families per program requirements and remain available to families 24/7 for crisis intervention as needed.
  • Provide consumers, including school personnel and others working with children served by the program, training in the management of difficult behaviors.
  • Promote family self-determination by assisting families in identifying and accessing community services and resources.
  • Promote a culture of professionalism through role modeling and respect.
  • Meet with families and children at various locations, utilizing own vehicle to travel to work destinations and to transport youth as authorized.

Administrative Functions:

  • Prepare and submit reports and recommendations concerning case load status, budget requests, changes in service plans, and any unusual incidents that occur in the operation of the program.
  • Report any critical incidents involving family members or staff according to standard reporting guidelines.
  • Prepare proper documentation and service plans in a timely manner as defined by the program.
  • Ensure compliance with all contractual, regulatory, program, and accrediting body standards.
  • May be trained to become a certified Common Sense Parenting Instructor and as a certified instructor may be asked to conduct Common Sense Parenting (CSP) Courses at designated locations as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of recognized interventions such as risk assessment and crisis intervention in order to address identified service needs.
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to youth care and the ability to learn, apply, and explain complex regulations and policies governing child welfare processes and services.
  • Ability to function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with youth, staff, and support agencies.
  • Knowledge of community resources and service providers available in the geographical area; knowledge of the functions and services of the community organizations and related human services.
  • Ability to communicate with individuals at all levels in the organization and with external business contacts in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality.
  • Computer skills in Microsoft Office.
  • Knowledge of Boys Town model and fidelity of care.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field OR Associate of Arts degree in Human Services or related field plus 4 years of experience working with children and families can be substituted.
  • Minimum 1 year of experience including working with children and families required.
  • Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record required.
  • Pass an annual Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) check required.
  • Ability to provide own transportation (mileage reimbursed) to complete travel requirements of the job required.
  • Meet auto insurance requirements established by Boys Town policy and/or State and Local laws required.
  • Available rotationally to provide crisis response and must be available to work non-traditional business hours including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays required.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working with children and families in community-based programs or Boys Town Programs preferred.


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