As a dedicated member of the Child Abuse Prevention Treatment Act (CAPTA) Home Visitation Program, the CAPTA Counselor plays a vital role in supporting substance-affected infants and their families. The primary objective is to maintain permanency by providing in-home services and assistance to ensure the child's safety and welfare, health, and well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments, including the review of referral information, identification of key participants, and analysis of systemic risks and protective factors.
• Engage primary caregivers and other key participants in active change-oriented treatment, addressing barriers to engagement and promoting a collaborative approach.
• Develop and implement treatment and service recommendations to ensure the ongoing safety of the family at the completion of the CAPTA Home Visitation Program.
• Collaborate with community partners, including hospitals, MAT clinics, and other treatment providers, to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Requirements:

• Possess knowledge of at-risk adolescents, troubled youth, and their families.
• Ability to work effectively with youth, families, staff, and agencies.
• Administrative abilities, including attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations:

• Valid state driver's license in good standing.
• Required vehicle insurance.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with a major in counseling, social work, psychology, nursing, rehabilitation, special education, health education, or a related human services field, and two years of professional experience in child welfare or social services.

Benefits:

• Five weeks of PTO accruals available during the first year of employment.
• Thirteen paid holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Ongoing coaching and feedback.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Health Benefits:

• Medical.
• Dental.
• Vision.
• Life.
• Short-term disability.
• Long-term disability.
• 401(k) retirement.