Family Time Specialist I

$24.06 - $27.07

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Mesa County Department of Human Services is a forward-thinking agency that has over 300 employees serving the needs of nearly 40,000 residents. From the Colorado National Monument to the thriving agricultural lands and city centers, Mesa County contains a diverse, natural landscape that provides many outdoor activities and adventures. As individuals and an organization, we value and respect humanity, honesty, balance, inclusion and teamwork. We provide a level of flexibility for staff to be able to accommodate their lives outside of the office environment. We value family and the relationships that make our lives rewarding.
Our Mission:
The Mission of the Mesa County Department of Human Services is to help individuals and families achieve safety, stabilization, and opportunity for meaningful employment.
Our Values:
Mesa County Department of Human Services values represent our behavioral anchors for how we conduct ourselves. Simply stated, we value Humanity, Balance, Honesty, Inclusion and Teamwork

JOB SUMMARY:

The Mesa County Family Time Program is a County designed Core Service Program. Core Services programs deliver services to families involved in Child Welfare with a goal of strengthening families and protecting children.

When the Court orders family time between parents and children, the Family Time Specialist will assess each parent and child relationship and create a family time plan for ongoing contact. They may also be required to supervise ongoing parenting time between the parents and their children and maintain a safe environment for children and families during visits.

DUTIES: Family Time Specialist I

The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required.  The County reserves the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of the job at any time.

For the first year, the Family Time Specialist I will have a reduced case load by 50% of a normal caseload, which will be around 15 families. 

• Initiate the first contact between the child and parents within 72 hours of the child’s removal.
• Schedule and supervised ongoing family until such time the supervised visits can go to a contracted agency who provides family time supervision.
• Intervene during family time to provide appropriate coaching or feedback to parents that will enhance their parenting skills.
• Observe and document the interactions between the child and parents and submit a report to the assigned Social Caseworker. 
• Terminate family time if child safety is compromise.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Minimum age of 21 years old
• Hold a valid driver’s license
• Undergo a background check

EDUCATION:

• Within 1 year of graduating with a bachelor degree in a Human Services or related field, or
• Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field
• Some understanding of parent/child relationships

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

This position requires standing, stooping, sitting, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 50 pounds or less.

Occasional exposure of work time to hazardous situations which involve physically violent persons, interviewing mentally or emotionally disturbed persons or bodily injury from biohazards, infections, or blood-borne pathogens.

Work involves a considerable period of time (20-40%) away from a standard office environment, much of which consists of driving to, and from appointment locations.  At times more than normal physical exertion is required in transporting children, youth and adults.  Work may occur in situations in which the incumbent is threatened with physical harm by hostile, angry clients.

EQUAL PAY FOR EQUAL WORK ACT:

In compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act the following items can be used as a determining factor in the starting and ongoing wage of an employee working in this position:

• A seniority system that rewards employees based on length of employment;
• A merit system that rewards employees for exceptional job performance;
• An incentive system that pays employees based on the quality of their work or the amount of work they perform, or;
• Education, training, or experience to the extent that they are reasonably related to the work in question.

This position is eligible for the following Mesa County benefits: 

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement
• Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
• Life insurance
• Long term disability

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Agency

Mesa County

Address

544 Rood Ave

Grand Junction, CO 81501

Phone

970- 244 - 1856

Website

http://www.mesacounty.us