Job Description:

Under general supervision, provides intensive in-home and office-based support and intervention, socialization, and therapy services to children and their families.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Works with child and family to operationalize the treatment team's plan. Develops and maintains a positive working relationship with parents. Teaches child and family behavior management techniques and basic life skills. Assists child with normalization and socialization in order to encourage community assimilation (identification and utilization of community resources and enhancement of family's social development). Models coping, problem-solving, and social skills, encouraging appropriate boundaries and attachment. Performs clinical services, including such therapeutic interventions as individual, family, and group therapy and collateral services, ranging from outpatient to intensive, at diverse locations, as authorized by funding sources. Serves as member of the treatment team, providing on-going assessment and feedback on services provided, progress toward treatment team's goals, and problems and needs. Attends and participates in such other meetings as staff meetings, case conferences, and clinical seminars. Collaborates with external agents including school officials, family members, and other health agencies, on client's needs and available programs to address those needs. Completes all required time reports, service documentation, and other required paperwork, according to programmatic and funding source requirements, including co-signatures as required by Medicaid. Meets at least monthly with clinical supervisor to review every client seen that month, and ensures proper documentation of clinical supervision in client record. Meets program's productivity standards.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree* in Psychology or Sociology.

EXPERIENCE

• Six to twelve months of child/family care experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of assigned population (e.g., growth and development), emotional disorders, range of treatment needed, and available treatments.
• Knowledge of response, incident/accident, and confidentiality reporting procedures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS

• Position requires a moderate amount of lifting, bending, stooping, etc., as would normally occur in running a household, including lifting a maximum of 100 pounds and frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• May be exposed to pests, roaches, animals, poor heat/air conditioning.
• Occasional exposure to threat or bodily harm from clients or their families.
• Reliable transportation for frequent travel between work sites.

Time Type:

We continually help our community and employees flourish... one life at a time. As a Seven Counties Services employee there are many benefits to enjoy. Below are just some of the great benefits you might be eligible for with Seven Counties Services.

• Health & Wellness
  • Medical Coverage
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability - Company Paid

• Financial Wellbeing
  • Competitive Compensation Packages
  • Life Insurance - Company Paid
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - Company Paid
  • 403b Retirement Plan with Company Funded Matching
  • Retirement and Financial Planning Services
  • Employee Referral Bonuses

• Career Development and Growth
  • Tuition Assistance Plans
  • Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance
  • Clinical Supervision toward licensure and reimbursement for certain license applications
  • At Seven Counties Services training is one of our highest priorities. We provide company paid professional training for various skills, certifications, and continuing education
  • Opportunities for growth and movement - We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with us
  • Leadership Academy for our rising stars, supervisors, and leaders
  • Seven Counties Services and Center for Clinical Excellence provide staff with industry best practices and processes

• Work Life Balance
  • Paid Time Off - Generous PTO for Vacations, Illness, Personal Days, Etc. (10 Paid Holidays)
  • Flexible Work Schedules to promote a Healthy Work Life Balance
  • Employee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being

Seven Counties Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or protected veteran status.