Child & Family Interventionist

Job Title:                 Child & Family Interventionist 

FLSA Status:           Non-Exempt

Reports to:              Survivor Support Services Director 

Job Purpose       

Provide trauma-informed professional intervention services to children and families residing in Shelter and/or Bliss Manor.  

Primary Duties and Responsibilities  

• Provide interventions to children who have directly experienced or witnessed domestic/sexual violence using trauma-informed methods. Provide interventions to the non-offending parent, as appropriate.


• Assist with age-appropriate safety planning.


• Meet with the parent to provide professional feedback regarding progress and/or concerns about their child or children.


• Facilitate children/family groups in Shelter and/or Bliss Manor.


• Facilitate parenting classes and guide parents in methods of non-violent discipline and positive parenting skills.


• Provide training to shelter staff on child behavioral issues.


• Provide information to crime victims regarding to the Crime Victims Compensation Program and provide assistance with filing claims as needed.


• Maintain accurate and timely records of services and service statistics and communicates as needed with internal and external resources.


• Conduct professional training regarding domestic and sexual violence to community, law enforcement, and/or service providers, as assigned.


• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required and/or assigned.


• Commitment to the YWCA mission of Eliminating Racism and Empowering Women.


• Other related duties as required and/or assigned.

Qualifications 

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or relevant experience.


• Experience providing intervention services to children and families.


• Experience working with victims of domestic and/or sexual violence preferred.


• Excellent communication skills with individuals and groups.


• Knowledge of community resources.


• Basic computer skills needed.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality.


• Ability to relate to diverse populations.


• Ability to travel.


• Access to private transportation, valid driver's license with insurance complying with minimum agency standards.


• Ability to work flexible hours.


• Must be able to pass the State Child Abuse/Neglect screening and Criminal Background Check.

Working Conditions

• Forty (40) hour workweek extended hours may be required to meet clients needs and/or deadlines.


• Employee works in an office environment and is protected from weather conditions and contaminants.


• Some evenings may be required based on client needs and business demand.

Physical Requirements 

• Standing or sitting for long periods, bending, stooping, and occasional lifting.


• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing)


• Ability, on a consistent basis, to perform activities requiring cooperation, instruction, persuasion, or speaking with others


• Ability to communicate effectively in person with consumers

Personal Characteristics  

The successful individual will demonstrate the following:

• Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behavior and professional boundaries and ensure your own behavior is consistent with professional ethical standards.


• Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others both internally and externally to achieve the organization’s goals of empowering women and eliminating racism.


• Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen, and write in a clear, thorough, and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.


• Focus on Clients Needs: Anticipate, understand, and respond to needs of consumers.


• Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks and make clear decisions that are timely and in the best interests of consumers and the organization.


• Organization: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details/data/information/activities.


• Technological Aptitude: Understand software applications and maintain skills necessary to effectively perform key responsibilities through the use of company-utilized programs.

***YWCA St. Joseph provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by the federal, state, or local laws***