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Family Support Worker

Ireland Home Based Services

Location: Owensboro, Kentucky
Type: Non-Remote
Posted on: August 24, 2020
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It's an exciting time here at IHBS, as we have earned the Joint Commission accreditation for Behavioral Health Care, and we are continuing to grow!This home based Family Support Worker position would provide services to possibly the Spencer, Perry, Crawford, Dubois, Orange, Martin and Daviess Co, IN areaStaff needed to join our team of over 300 professionals providing cutting edge multi-modal interventions in Family Preservation and Social Work to parents.Flexible schedule, generous pay, retirement plan, benefits including health, vision and dental insurance, and paid time off starting at 90 days. Full time openings, hours will include evenings and potentially some weekends (5 day schedule that includes a mandatory weekend day).~ High school diploma or GED~ Previous experience with family and children preferred~ Must be 21 years of age~Knowledge of community resources~Ability to work with a culturally diverse population~Ability to make judgment calls and quick decisions in crisis situations~Valid driver's license/safe and reliable vehicle~Intermediate or advanced computer/technology skillsYou would be required to travel to multiple counties per week. We currently offer mileage reimbursement or use of a company car after 90 days if employed full-time and BMV requirements are met.This position will provide assistance, concrete skill teaching and support to clients using a hands-on approach in the areas of:Understanding child developmentChild safetyChild nutritionAppropriate disciplineBasic parenting skillsObtaining health careHousekeepingTime managementTransportationResource managementEOE M/W/Vets/Disabled If you are currently in the field of investigate, investigative, investigator, childhood education, child abuse, protective factor, neglect, assessment, safety, health and human services, counsel, casework, supervised visit, child protection, child development, foster care, family preservation, adoption, social services, social work, child welfare, parent education, facilitate, facilitator, teacher, education, school, psychology, sociology, healthcare, children, family, assess, mentor, corrections, correctional officer, law enforcement, police officer, criminal justice, then apply today!