*Family Treatment Court Support Worker

Description

BENEFITS: Health, Dental & Vision Insurance, generous Paid Time Off and 9 Paid Holidays + 1 floating holidays, 401(k) plan, free Employee Assistance Plan, life insurance, disability insurances, etc. Mileage is reimbursed for driving for this position.  Flexible work schedule with remote opportunities available.

SUMMARY

The Family Treatment Court (FTC) Parent Coach works specifically with the 9th Circuit Court Family Treatment Court. The FTC Parent Coach will provide transportation for the parents and the children involved in FTC for parenting time/visitation. The Parent Coach will also provide services to parents in FTC such as psychoeducation, coaching, modeling, and reinforcement techniques. This position requires a flexible work schedule, which may include weekends, evenings, and/or holidays.

JOB DESCRIPTION:  Responsibilities associated with this job will change from time to time in accordance with the FTC needs and Family & Children Service's needs. More specifically the Parent Coach may be required to perform additional and/or different responsibilities from those described below: 

• Transport children and parents involved in FTC to appointments (medical, legal, treatment, etc.) and to parenting time/visitation time.
• Oversee scheduled parenting time/visitation of families in FTC and provide constructive feedback, coaching, and psychoeducation regarding appropriate parenting practices.
• Coordinate and maintain contact with foster families and biological families to schedule parenting time/visitations.
• Coordinate and maintain contact with FTC team. Attend bi-weekly FTC planning meetings and court sessions.
• Provide case notes in the Drug Court Case Management Information System (DCCMIS) after each parenting time or interaction with FTC families.
• Collaborate with FTC and provide Court testimony if needed.
• Work flexible schedule with non-traditional hours (evening, weekends, holidays) to accommodate family schedule.
• Attend F&CS mandated trainings and other program trainings as required.
• Attend FTC trainings as required or offered.
• Attend required unit meetings and activities.
• Collaborate with community organizations to access goods and services for families in FTC.
• Excellent clinical and engagement skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to understand, motivate, and/or influence people.
• Present in a professional appearance and a friendly manner.
• Must be able to transport clients in employee-provided vehicle.
• Must be able to visually assess the safety of the environment and the physical well-being of children in the home.
• Provide out-of-office services in unstructured, unpredictable situations.
• Ability to speak effectively to participants and provide accurate court testimony.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Positions requires prolonged sitting, standing and use of fingers. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma and two years' experience working with families in crisis or 62 college credit hours in a human services or related field from an accredited college.

PREFERRED:

Bachelor's degree 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSE, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Michigan driver's license and driving record which complies with agency policy.