Family Engagement Coordinator

Who We Are:

Since 1946, we’ve been providing compassionate treatment to support the behavioral, physical and emotional health of children and families, where the needs of each child are individually assessed and dynamic treatment plans are specifically designed to properly transition them from disruptive to permanent, stable environments. Our services include community-based services, residential treatment, and treatment foster care programs throughout our locations in central and northeast Ohio and West Virginia.

Working at The Village Network:

• The Village Network prides itself on a Culture of Care: Come be a part of the mission and a member of a team that has a passion for what they do and the people they serve.
• Excellent safety record and training program. The Village Network utilizes Collaborative Problem Solving along with The Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics to addresses the individual needs of youth and their families.
• Competitive salaries and great benefits including a 403(b) plan with both a 5% company contribution and 50% match of the first 7% after 1 year of service.
• 232 hours (YES 29 DAYS!) of PTO offered in the first year in addition to 6 paid holidays for fulltime employees with potential for PTO buy back for unused time.
• Eligible for the Public Services Loan Forgiveness Program!

EMPLOYEES MATTER AT TVN!!

• TVN paid out a 3.5% annual salary bonus and over 80 hours of PTO buyback ($1.1 million BACK to employees) this fiscal year and has a 11-year history of providing annual bonus and PTO buybacks!
• TVN offers a generous retirement contribution and contributed nearly $1.5 million into employee 403(b) accounts this fiscal year!
• Advancement Opportunities: The village network is a growing organization and we aim to promote from within.

Job Title: FCCS Family Engagement Coordinator

Reports To: FCCS Family Engagement Supervisor

Direct Reports: None

Summary:

Applying the principles of Systems of Care, the FCCS Family Engagement Coordinator will perform child welfare casework including all out of home placements of children; provide general casework services to children and their families; protective services and case management to abused, neglected, dependent, unruly and/or delinquent children; provide support and direction to families; and coordinate with the court system and other community agencies for treatment. This will be done in a professional manner, valuing every child, honoring families, and valuing partnerships and, in alignment with The Village Network’s Mission, Vision and Core Values.

Essential Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Visit homes and monitor case plan progress of the family
• Monitor and promote stability and adjustment in all out of home placement settings.
• Attend and/or coordinate meetings with collateral agencies.
• Provide crisis intervention services.
• Attend/testify at court hearings.
• Attend and actively participate in administrative case reviews.
• Perform planned and emergency placements.
• Supervise visits with parents.
• Transport children and adults.
• Participate in supervisory conferences, schedule home visits and coordinate activities.
• Prepare court-related documents traveling homes/meetings as needed.
• Write case plans including goals and treatment.
• Complete CAPMIS assessments and SACWIS documentation in addition to any other required documents and review reports.
• Complete quality assurance of case information/reports and provide updates as necessary.
• Attend staff development training meetings and other required meetings.
• Actively participate in workgroup assignments.
• Actively seek out opportunities to engage and/or locate family/kinship to support families in strengthening their safety, permanency and wellbeing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Education, Public Health or Related Fields.
  Have a background and experience in one or more of the following areas of expertise: family systems, community systems and resources, case management, child and family counseling or therapy, child protection, or child development is desired.
• Be culturally competent or responsive with training and experience necessary to manage complex cases and ensures the ability to work respectfully and effectively with people of all cultures, classes, races, genders, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, mental and physical abilities, ages and appearances in a manner that recognizes, affirms and values the worth of individuals, families and communities and protects and preserves the dignity of each.
• Ability to use a computer; proficiency in Word and Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License and maintains a driving record that allows that individual to be insurable with the insurance company providing The Village Network with vehicle insurance.
• Willingness to travel for various reasons, mainly during the day but occasionally overnight. Ability to visit clients’ homes (may or may not be handicapped accessible).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong teamwork and organization/time management skills.

Physical Demands:

• Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine, computer printer, etc.
• Ability to communicate (verbally and written) with all levels of personnel, internal and external to the company
• Ability to handle bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, reaching, and walking for periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds independently

Check out our website to learn more about The Village Network https://thevillagenetwork.org/ and visit the Careers page to explore additional opportunities and check out our benefits brochure.