Prevention Specialist SafeCare-FT

DEFINITION:

Provide home based services to families that are referred to and meet qualifications of the SafeCare program. The goal of services is to reduce the risk of families causing abuse and neglect of children.

SUPERVISION: Position is supervised by Program Supervisor and/or Program Manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Provides the SafeCare Model to qualifying families in their natural home environment. Providers will work around the family's schedule to provide services, which are sensitive with respect to the family's culture.
• Utilize case management to advocate for and assist families with community resources and accompany the families if necessary to obtain needed services. Assists the family with crisis stabilization and arranges for any follow-up services needed after case termination.
• Facilitates families in the development of special skills or increased knowledge in the areas of child health, home safety, parent-child bonding, parent-child interaction, behavior management, child development, communication, and advocacy skills.
• Promotes a warm and engaging organizational culture in line with NorthCare values, trauma informed care, and health and wellness.
• Provides motivational interviewing and problem solving in the areas of substance use, intimate partner violence and mental health (other areas defined by the family).
• Providers will meet fidelity to the SafeCare Model within nine months of starting SafeCare curriculum with families. Providers will have coaches/trainers shadow them up to two times per month, based on requirements outlined by National SafeCare Training and Resource Center (NSTRC).
• Must have contact with families on a weekly basis.
• Transport clients to various locations in the community and provide services in the home.
• Monitor and track outcome measures for client caseload.
• Maintain clinical records in a timely manner, as required by agency policy, funding sources and accreditation authorities.
• Providers will conduct themselves in a professional manner while developing and maintaining positive relationships with consumers, community partners, and coaches/trainers.
• Adopts a flexible 40 hour a week work schedule to accommodate the needs of families. Utilize the outlook calendar to include all meetings, responsibilities, and appointments for the week.
• Participates in trainings/workshops related to SafeCare and in expanding knowledge base in intimate partner violence, substance abuse, mental health and motivational interviewing.
• Providers will aid in the recruitment and retention of potential families including, but not limited to, community fairs, community outreach and speaking events. This can and will include some nights and weekend events.
• Must always carry a cell phone and return phone calls and cell text pages promptly. Check and respond to email daily.
• Maintain consistent work attendance and contact supervisor on timely basis for needed late arrivals or absences. Meet dress code expectations.
• Complete all NorthCare required courses and training and comply with all agency policies and procedures, including but not limited to confidentiality requirements, documentation deadlines and productivity expectations.
• Performs any reasonable work requested that falls within the qualifications but not specifically described in work performed.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Candidate/employee must have a Bachelors Degree in Social Work or related field, and preferably a minimum of one (1) year experience in a related field, and/or a Master's Degree in a closely related field.

This position requires weekly contact with each family on staff's caseload. A community setting is defined as any non-designated NorthCare Office. Community-based staff may be expected to provide services in a multitude of community settings, including but not limited to, a client's home, in the community at a local venue or agency, outside in a confidential space, via telehealth or in the office. Staff who are considered community based may have limited access to onsite supervision and are expected to use critical thinking skills to ensure appropriate staffing of situations as they present. Staff who are community based are expected to travel to and from appointments and are required to have "business purposes" added to their auto insurance. Community based staff should have access to an internet hotspot to access technology while in the field. They are eligible for a phone and hotspot stipend. Community-based staff are considered essential workers and may be expected to work holidays/weekends/or during closures if required by their program.

This position requires a high degree of flexibility and efficiency. Must display proficiency in the MS Word processing software and intermediate general computer skills. Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate verbally with English-speaking clients. Employee must have excellent written and oral communication skills. Must be able to move about facilities freely. Casual professional dress is required with adherence to dress code requirements.

Due to the nature of the contract, candidates & employees must report to NorthCare any current or prior confirmed record of child and/or adult abuse. Any such confirmed record must be reviewed by the NorthCare Executive Team for hiring approval, or for current employees, continued employment with NorthCare.

Must have access to reliable transportation. Local travel is required. Must possess and provide verification of valid Oklahoma driver's license during employment with NorthCare. Must maintain and provide verification of current automobile liability insurance including uninsured motorist coverage.

Must possess and maintain CPR, First Aid and Therapeutic Options certifications; or obtain within 30 days of employment with NorthCare. Must have and/or complete all other NorthCare required training within 30 days of employment with NorthCare. Must have TB test within 12 months prior to employment with NorthCare or obtain within 30 days of employment with NorthCare.