Website Saint Francis Ministries

Job Description

The After Hours Support Worker provides direct crisis management services including, but not limited to, in-home, parenting skills, life skills, child development and behavior management, to assist children and families in reaching permanency.

Essential Functions

• Provides direct in-home services including, but not limited to, crisis management, de-escalation, parenting skills, and behavior management.
• Support case plan goals through teaching, role modeling, and demonstration.
• Develop short term safety plans to resolve crisis situations.
• Works with community partners to access supports for children and families during a time of crisis.
• Frequent communication/coordination with on call screener during crisis situations.
• Supervises and transports children and families, as needed.
• Documents information and completes all necessary Saint Francis Ministries forms according to timelines.
• Supports resource families to maintain placements and help children work toward permanency.
• Monitors and supervise family interactions.
• Provides clerical support to case teams as needed.
• Assists with filing or closing out files as needed or requested by Supervisor.
• Reports critical incidents to DCF verbally within 12 hours, written within 24 hours.
• Implements Saint Francis Ministries policies and follow directives as required. Follows and adheres to all pertinent Saint Francis Ministries Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), rules, personnel policies and procedures; related accreditation and licensure standards; and federal, state and local rules.
• Ensures clients’ rights are protected.
• Reports unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical and safety channels.
• Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedures.

Job Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must pass a drug screen, MVR, KBI, Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry Clearance check and an Adult Registry check.
• FBI Fingerprint check.
• Lifting requirement of 50 lbs.
• Must have valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record and reliable transportation.
• Mandated reporter.
• Receives training in trauma informed practice and incorporates knowledge in day-to-day practice.
• Must be able to manage aggressive behaviors with clients.
• Ability to work flexible schedule on evenings and/or weekends.
• Ability to engage families in a working relationship.
• Ability to assess for safety for children and adults.
• Understanding of child and adolescent development.
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel throughout the State.
• Must be a team player.
• Handles multiple priorities.
• Independent discretion/decision making within the scope and responsibility of the position.
• Manages emotions and can make decisions under pressure.
• Manage stress appropriately.
• Works alone effectively.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Understands and practices Universal Precautions