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Raystown Developmental Services - Family Services Program in Juniata County is currently accepting applications from enthusiastic individuals with a desire to help children and families in their community. Staff works independently in the homes of families receiving services from the child welfare system. Positions all require strong interpersonal skills and a human services background; experience working with children and youth is a plus.

SUMMARY:

The Family Group Decision Making Coordinator will oversee the Family Group Decision Making Program by developing, encouraging and supporting a process that allows families to determine an effective mechanism for internal problem resolution, leading to independent decision-making. The Coordinator ensures consistency with the values, beliefs and philosophy of the FGDM model.

This position is responsible for providing truancy related services to the schools within Junita County School District as well as providing in-home truancy related services to families. Additionally, this position will facilitate family court conferences within Juniata County on a quarterly basis.

$250 Sign On Bonus Available

This is a Full Time position with a flexible schedule primarily 8:30am to 4:30pm

Please submit resume's by September 20th, 2019

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist with the development of policies, procedures, and forms to be used in the FGDM program. Prepare and complete required documentation in compliance with program guidelines, company standards and the policy and procedure manual. Provide updates to families and referral source as required by guidelines.

Support family in making their own family plan and provide written plan to all participants within three working days of family meeting.

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with outside sources in order to access referrals for the program.

Organize and facilitate family meetings. Attend any needed pre-conference meetings between agencies. Facilitate follow-up meetings as indicated in program guidelines.

Make safety and security of all involved in the meetings a top priority. Identify support persons for children and youth attending the meetings. Obtain consents as needed.

Facilitate meeting in a neutral and fair manner, ensuring that all participants have an opportunity to be heard in accordance with the FGDM Model facilitator’s guide.

Evaluate the program from all perspectives: family, facilitators, support services, paperwork, meeting effectiveness. Share evaluations with referral sources.

Effectively communicate with supervisors/managers, individuals, family members, and other service providers.

Attend work as scheduled. Attend meetings/trainings as required. Participate in Family Group Decision Making meetings to expand knowledge of the overall program. Complete on-line trainings as assigned.

Perform related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in related field and at least three years of experience working with children and families.

Master’s degree in related field and at least one year of experience working with children and families.Or

A combination of education and experience that meets the Implementation Team standards.

Completion of the FGDM training including observing a family conference.

Valid Driver’s License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Constantly Incurred (More than 75% of time on job)

Ability to walk, stand, sit, and use both hands.

Ability to communicate orally

Ability to hear conversation

Ability to lift: Light (Max 10 lbs.)

Ability to kneel

Ability to operate truck/motor vehicle.

Frequently Incurred (Between 25% - 75% of time on job)

Ability to stand, Ability to walk, Ability to sit, Ability to lift: Mod (Max 25 lbs.) Ability to climb stairs, Ability to stoop

Ability to repeatedly bend

Occasionally Incurred (Less than 25% of time on job)

Ability to lift: Heavy (Max 65 lbs.), Ability to lift: Hvy/Mod (Max 40 lbs.), Ability for rapid mental/muscular coordination simultaneously

Carry (est. weight 20 lbs.), Ability to kneel, Reaching at high or low level

WORKING CONDITIONS TYPICAL OF THIS POSITION:

Constantly Incurred (More than 75% of time on job)

Work outside and inside, Work alone

Occasionally Incurred (Less than 25% of time on job)

Work outside and inside.

Occasionally Incurred (Less than 25% of time on job)

Work in cold below 55 degrees, Work in excessive or frequent temperature changes, Work in wetness, Work in dry atmospheric conditions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Recognizes problems and provides feedback or documentation to assist with problem resolution.

Investigates and provides root cause analysis of problems, suggests alternatives, evaluates outcomes, and makes formal recommendations for solutions.

Clearly and consistently verbally communicates priorities.

Knowledge of basic computer operations.

Documentation and observation skills.

Ability to follow established confidentiality policy.

Ability to follow established safety standards.

Working knowledge of applicable regulations.

Raystown Developmental Services is committed to creating the best possible work environment for our team members and offers the following total rewards package: • Competitive Salary • PTO • Holidays • Medical, Dental, Vision including a Health Savings Account • Health, Dependent and Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts • Basic and Optional Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents • 401k Match – 50% of the first 6% of eligible compensation up to an annual maximum of $750 • Training, Development and Continuing Education Credits for licensure requirements • Opportunities for advancement! As we grow, you grow with us!

Raystown Developmental Services is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.