Family Preservation Worker - Homebuilders Program

Family Preservation Worker - Homebuilders ProgramRequisition #: req16221Location: Remote in MaineHours: Full-time (40 hours/week)Salary: $58,915.00/yr. (Additional compensation available for candidates with a master's degree)This position includes a $1,500 Signing Bonus$3,000 Relocation Bonus availableNote: Internal candidates do not qualify for the bonus.Candidates must be able to serve clients in the listed Maine counties: Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford.This position is based out of your home office in Maine and requires significant travel, with 50% of your time spent in the community providing in-home and local support to familiesWhat it's like to work hereWe love God and we love people. Love like that motivates us to cast a big vision and believe that, together, we can change the world through family. For 80 years, our faith has inspired us to provide every child and family the safety, love, and connection they deserve.At Bethany, our culture is driven by five core values:We're motivated by our faith.We support one another.We champion justice.We pursue excellence.We're in it for the long haul.How your role makes a differenceWhen family conflict makes home an unsafe place, children are at risk of entering foster care and families are at risk of separation. HOMEBUILDERS is focused on prevention. The goal is to build on a family's strengths, equipping them to care for their child in their home before a challenge reaches a crisis point.When families are referred for services, a Homebuilders specialist comes to their home to assess their needs and create a targeted plan. The goal is to mitigate safety concerns that would prevent children from remaining at home with their parents. In this role, you would work with a small caseload of families, conducting in-home sessions 3-5 times per week. Each family's needs are unique, so interventions could include helping them meet basic needs, teaching communication skills, teaching parenting skills and behavior modification skills, and using advanced techniques.Your responsibilities may include but are not limited to:Conducting in-home visits 3-5 times a week (40 hours per family over four weeks)Coordinating with local CPS workers who referred the case to understand the reported safety risks and ensure families are receiving quality servicesTeaching needed skills to family members that will enable them to safely parent their children.Attending training, meetings, and supervision sessions to equip you in your rolePreparing reports and required documentationWe invest in youExperience a team environment with other professionals who support one another, pursue excellence, and are in it for the long haulAccess to training, professional development, and career growth opportunitiesSupportive supervision to help you hone your skills and provide exceptional service to familiesOpportunity to learn and apply an evidence-based model with a high level of model fidelity.Competitive benefits packageLow-cost health benefits (medical, dental, and vision)Matching 403B retirement contributionsGenerous time off (11 paid holidays, unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, separate sick and paid absence banks)Education reimbursement for master's degree program in human servicesComprehensive employee assistance programEmployee covered long-term disability and term life insuranceQUALIFICATIONS:What will make you successfulThis position requires a bachelor's degree in social work, social sciences, human services or an equivalent field of study from an accredited college, with at least two years' experience working with children and families; or a master's degree in social work, human services or related field of study from an accredited college with experience working with children and families.Demonstrated ability with providing excellent teaching and crisis intervention skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Computer skillssufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of MicrosoftOffice suite;Must be 21 years old with a valid driver's license with three years' driving experience in the U.S. Must also pass a motor vehicle records check and maintain a reliable automobile with proof of adequate insurance coverage.Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries.Subscription to andintegration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity.