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Description
nBe the change you wish to see in the world! Come join our team to empower children and families in our communities to transform their lives and develop to their full potential.
nPressley Ridge Benefits
nThe well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. At Pressley Ridge, we strive to provide the most competitive and comprehensive employee benefit programs that are affordable and help you and your family achieve and maintain your best possible health.
nnnMedical coverage available with a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match
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nnPrescription coverage
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nnDental and vision plans
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nnPatient advocate and Medicare specialists available at no cost
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nnDependent Care Flexible Savings Account
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nnWellness incentive (up to $250)
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nn403b with up to 9% employer give/match
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nnFree life insurance and AD&D
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nnPaid sick time (up to 15 days)
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nnPaid holidays including a birthday holiday
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nnTuition reimbursement (if applicable)
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nnEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)
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n nPosition Summary
nThe Family Centered Treatment (FCT) Practitioner will provide structured, goal oriented and time limited Family Centered Treatment in the natural environment to families involved in a variety of systems such as child welfare, juvenile justice, mental health, and substance use. The ultimate goal of treatment is to maintain the family unit and avoid out of home placements.
nIdeal candidates will live in one of our service counties (Bellmont, Guernsey, Harrison, Jefferson, and/or Muskingum) and share our commitment to supporting kids and families in our communities.
nResponsibilities
nnnClinical and Support
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nnProvides services to clients including crisis intake, assessment of needs, intervention, evaluation of problems, monitoring of family/parental, progress, and after-care linkage.
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nnProvides treatment in the home and community setting to the family unit, as defined by the family.
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nnDevelops specific measurable short and long-term family goals, objectives, and time frames.
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nnEvaluates treatment plan progress towards goals and revises goals and objectives as necessary.
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nnProvides crisis intervention to families.
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nnLeads Child and Family Team Meetings with members of the treatment team to review progress on identified goals
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nnTestifies in court as subpoenaed or requested by DCS.
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nnGuides families through the four phases of treatment at intervals that meet fidelity standards.
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nnMaintains flexibility and creativity in working a non-traditional schedule to accommodate the needs of children and families.
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nnMakes at least two, multi-hour sessions a week with each family system and spends an average of 4-6 hours a week with each client family.
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nnMaintains a case load of an average of 4-6 FCT-referred families. Family Centered Treatment Therapist will work a mixed caseload (non-FCT clients and FCT clients) until a full FCT caseload is achieved.
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nnPresents cases to the team on a rotating basis.
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nnCoordinates care for families with other providers and involved system partners; communicates using professional verbal and written communication.
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nnAssists with or completes other projects/duties as requested by members of management.
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nnDocumentation
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nnCompletes thorough documentation including treatment plans, progress notes, monthly reports and assessments; uploads to appropriate health record .
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nnSupervision
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nnReceives supervision from and actively communicates with supervisor on an ongoing basis throughout the week by phone, email, written message and when possible, in person regarding program matters.
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nnParticipates in weekly case review supervision and team meetings.
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nnLeadership
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nnProvides advocacy for families with outside agencies.
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nnParticipates positively in peer led consultation.
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nnRisk
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nnCompletes and maintains all program fidelity documents in a timely manner.
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nnAssesses risk factors related to the safety and well-being of family members. Reports critical incidents and safety issues to FCT Supervisor.
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nnComplies with Pressley Ridge standards, policies, procedures, and state licensing requirements.
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nnProfessional Development
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nnCompletes training and makes consistent progress toward achieving levels of certification from the Family Centered Treatment Foundation (FCTF).
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nnCompletes the certification process through a videotaped demonstration of competencies in the field with real clients.
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nnCompletes all activities necessary to maintain certification from FCTF within 9 months, once attained.
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n nQualifications
nnnEducation/Credentials/Licensure:
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nnRequires a bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, marriage & family therapy, or related human service field from an accredited college.
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nnRequires attainment of certification through the Family Centered Treatment Foundation.
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nnRequires a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
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nnFluency in English and Spanish is preferred to enhance communication with a diverse workforce and community.
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nnExperience:
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nnRequires one (1) year of experience working with at-risk children and families.
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nnClearances:
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nnState Police
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nnFBI
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nnChild Abuse Clearances
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nnCPSL Mandated Reporter-Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training per state regulation.
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n nWorking Conditions
nnnPhysical Demands
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nnThis position requires operating a keypad device 25% of the day and electronic/office equipment 25% of the day. Travel is required approximately 5 times per month and works in weather conditions about 25% of the day. Travel includes transporting students to and from school, school-based appointments, and/or field trips. Requires travel to client homes and throughout the community and the ability to drive. Fingers, thumbs, hands, wrists, elbows, legs and feet are all routinely used throughout the day. The lower and upper torso is used 75% of the day. Employee must meet minimum requirements for hearing, speech, and vision. Walking is required 50% of the day. Standing occurs 25% of the day. Sitting happens 25% of the day. Reaching above the shoulder as well as bending and twisting are performed 25% of the day. This function routinely lifts 15 pounds, 4 times per day. The maximum lift is 50 pounds, 1 time per day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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nnMental Demands
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nnContinually handles distractions that interfere.
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nnFrequently performs multiple tasks, make quick decisions, and concentrate.
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nnOccasionally handles diversity of problems.
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nnEnvironmental Factors
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nnRequires extensive travel to client homes and throughout the community. Work is performed primarily in client homes, where conditions may include tobacco smoke, domestic animals, household pests, mold and other allergens, and other conditions common to domestic environments.
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nnWorking Hours
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nnA non-traditional work schedule as defined by service needs.
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n nQualifications
nEducation
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nnBachelors or better in Human Services
n nExperience
nRequired
nnnRequires a bachelor’s degree in human service field from an accredited college.
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nn1 year: Requires experience working with at-risk children and families.
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nnRequires attainment of certification through the Family Centered Treatment Foundation.
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n nPreferred
nnFluency in English and Spanish is preferred to enhance communication with a diverse workforce and community.
n nEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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