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Family Support Specialist

Posted on 07/03/2008

(Devereaux employee)
Catholic Charities Community Services
1825 W. Northern
Phoenix, AZ 85021

Mail or fax resume to Clinical Coordinator at (602) 331-4071

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Participate in the initial and all following CFT’s with the family and assist in the creation of the reunification, visitation, stabilization, and aftercare plans
• Meet with families weekly according to the reunification plans.
• Teach family general parenting strategies through role modeling and other educational activities. Provides alternatives to physical discipline, helps families with budgeting, meal preparation, and household management.
• Monitor families’ progress and report progress notes and any other required paperwork within required timeframes.
• Monitor families for signs of abuse or neglect and report concerns to the appropriate agencies.
• Attend relevant community groups to learn what services are available.
• Attend relevant trainings to ensure job proficiency.
• Perform any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or as assigned by supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
• Must have knowledge of Family Centered Practice model, community resources, child abuse prevention, and problem solving with multi-problem families. Catholic Charities will provide training if the case manager lacks knowledge in these areas.
• Bachelor degree in Social Work, Psychology or related human service field strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in Child Welfare required; experience in family centered practice, child protective services and in-home services preferred.
• Must be able to obtain fingerprint clearance.
• Bilingual in Spanish an asset.
• Driving is an essential function. Must have a valid AZ Driver License, AZ registration, insurance, and reliable transportation.

SALARY: Grade 10 position, $27,264 to $32,839, depending on experience.

CLOSING DATE: When filled.

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CATHOLIC CHARITIES COMMUNITY SERVICES IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF SEX, RACE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, COLOR, RELIGION, AGE, PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY CHALLENGED OR VETERAN STATUS IN ITS’ PROGRAMS. THE AGENCY INTENDS TO HIRE ONLY LEGAL WORKERS IN ITS’ PROGRAMS. DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS, ANY APPLICANT REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.

Current employees of Catholic Charities interested in applying for a posted job opening must submit an Internal Employment Application. This form can be found on the network M drive.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE POSITIONS LISTED, CONTACT THE AGENCIES MENTIONED IN THE POSTING.
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