Essential Functions-
Completes initial and ongoing assessments by gathering information from children, their families, and collaterals.
May be responsible for initial contact of children and subsequent placement.
Research and recommend possible kinship placements, giving them priority, whenever viable.
Facilitates and coordinates family meetings.
Develops and implements case plans and permanency goals with children and families, ensuring that goals are reached within established time frames.
Determines and recommends which services are needed for the child and family, including mental health, drug and alcohol services, respite care and supervised or unsupervised visitations/interactions.
Assists families to establish a support network of family, kinship, and community.
Supports kinship and foster families to maintain placements and help children work toward permanency.
Preparing families and/or children for moves, reunification or other appropriate permanency goals.
Provides intervention for children and families in crisis situations.
Assesses ongoing case plan goals and recommends reunification, termination of parental rights or other permanency options.
Ability to work with the court system and follow court protocols including appropriate business attire.
Completes reports for court, participates in court proceedings, including testifying, and makes sure court orders are followed.
Completes and maintains written documentation in child/family's case record accurately and within established time frames.
If a child's permanency goal becomes adoption, complete necessary documents to assist in the adoption process.
Participates in supervisory and team meetings, sharing pertinent information about children/families' progress, critical trends, barriers, and solutions to achieving outcomes; and relationships with other agencies/communities.
Works collaboratively and provides guidance to family support workers assigned.
Supervises and transports children and families as needed.
On-call rotation where you will be available outside of regular working hours to address any urgent issues that arise during your rotation. The essential functions during on-call periods include:
Availability: Ensure that you are reachable via phone or designated communication channels at all times during the on-call period.
Rapid Response: Respond to all calls or notifications immediately.
Problem Resolution: Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve issues promptly. If unable to resolve an issue independently, escalate it to the appropriate manager on-call.
Travel: Be prepared to travel short notice to various locations throughout the State as required to address on-site issues. This may include travel to company facilities, client sites, or other relevant locations.
Documentation: Record all incidents, actions taken, and resolutions in the designated documentation system or log. Ensure that a clear handover is provided if the issue extends beyond the on-call period.
Participates in group or individual supervision.
Preferred QualificationsCompletes initial and ongoing assessments by gathering information from children, their families, and collaterals.
May be responsible for initial contact of children and subsequent placement.
Research and recommend possible kinship placements, giving them priority, whenever viable.
Facilitates and coordinates family meetings.
Develops and implements case plans and permanency goals with children and families, ensuring that goals are reached within established time frames.
Determines and recommends which services are needed for the child and family, including mental health, drug and alcohol services, respite care and supervised or unsupervised visitations/interactions.
Assists families to establish a support network of family, kinship, and community.
Supports kinship and foster families to maintain placements and help children work toward permanency.
Preparing families and/or children for moves, reunification or other appropriate permanency goals.
Provides intervention for children and families in crisis situations.
Assesses ongoing case plan goals and recommends reunification, termination of parental rights or other permanency options.
Ability to work with the court system and follow court protocols including appropriate business attire.
Completes reports for court, participates in court proceedings, including testifying, and makes sure court orders are followed.
Completes and maintains written documentation in child/family's case record accurately and within established time frames.
If a child's permanency goal becomes adoption, complete necessary documents to assist in the adoption process.
Participates in supervisory and team meetings, sharing pertinent information about children/families' progress, critical trends, barriers, and solutions to achieving outcomes; and relationships with other agencies/communities.
Works collaboratively and provides guidance to family support workers assigned.
Supervises and transports children and families as needed.
On-call rotation where you will be available outside of regular working hours to address any urgent issues that arise during your rotation. The essential functions during on-call periods include:
Availability: Ensure that you are reachable via phone or designated communication channels at all times during the on-call period.
Rapid Response: Respond to all calls or notifications immediately.
Problem Resolution: Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve issues promptly. If unable to resolve an issue independently, escalate it to the appropriate manager on-call.
Travel: Be prepared to travel short notice to various locations throughout the State as required to address on-site issues. This may include travel to company facilities, client sites, or other relevant locations.
Documentation: Record all incidents, actions taken, and resolutions in the designated documentation system or log. Ensure that a clear handover is provided if the issue extends beyond the on-call period.
Participates in group or individual supervision.
Skills Required
- Conduct initial and ongoing assessments with children, families, and collateral contacts.
- Make initial contact and coordinate placements, prioritizing kinship placements when viable.
- Develop and implement case plans and permanency goals, ensuring timely achievement of goals.
- Identify and coordinate necessary services (mental health, substance use, respite, supervised/unsupervised visitations).
- Facilitate and coordinate family meetings and help families build support networks.
- Provide crisis intervention and assess/recommend reunification, termination of parental rights, or other permanency options.
- Prepare court reports, participate in court proceedings, testify, and ensure court orders are followed.
- Maintain accurate case documentation and complete adoption-related paperwork when applicable.
- Supervise and transport children and families as needed.
- Participate in on-call rotation, respond rapidly, travel statewide at short notice, and document incidents/actions.
- Work collaboratively with family support workers, supervisors, other agencies, and participate in team supervision.
- Ability to work with the court system and follow court protocols including appropriate business attire.
What We Do
SFM is a people-first company of curious thinkers, problem-solvers, and creators specializing in AV and technology. They foster a collaborative, inclusive, and growth-focused environment where employees are empowered to grow. Known for a supportive community and a culture of innovation, SFM offers a unique workplace experience that includes a 4-day work week, hybrid work options, and professional development opportunities.
