Business: Boys Town

Job Summary:
In a career as a Social Worker (referred to as an In-Home Family Services Consultant), you will provide in-home intervention to children and their families utilizing a skill based, solution focused model. Through the use of this model you will help families adopt positive solutions to problems through the teaching of parenting skills, independent living skills, behavior modification techniques, and accessing community resources and support.

Responsibilities:

• Providing screening and assessment to determine program eligibility, as well as identifying specific areas to address in service plans when applicable.


• Regular direct contact with families, as well as being on-call to provide crisis intervention.


• Monitoring individual and family progress in attainment of predetermined goals, as well as providing regular review and updating of service plans as needed. This will include preparing and submitting written reports to document all service plans, recommendations, and any incidents that arise.


• Working to develop and maintain effective working relationships with families and community service resources. Through providing training and support in the development of skills and accessing of community resources, you will promote family self-determination.


• Utilizing your own vehicle to travel to various meeting destinations with families and children, this may include their home, school, or other community organizations


• Your goal is to improve the youth and family's social, emotional, and behavioral well-being.
  
  

• Masters degree in Behavioral Sciences or Human Services. NOTE: Education and experience requirements may be higher based on Affiliate Site location, Local contracts, or Federal/State contract requirements.


• Current LMSW or LCSW license required.


• 1 to 2 years of experience including working with children and families; supervisory experience is preferred; experience working with children and families in community-based programs or Boys Town Programs preferred.


• Must possess a valid drivers license with a good driving record, plus the ability to provide own transportation (mileage reimbursed) to complete travel requirements of the job. Must meet auto insurance requirements established by Boys Town policy and/or State and Local laws.


• This position is available rotationally to provide crisis response and must be available to work non-traditional business hours including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.


• Understanding of the philosophy and function of public assistance and social services systems. Knowledge of recognized interventions such as risk assessment and crisis intervention in order to address identified service needs.


• Knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to youth care and the ability to learn, apply and explain complex regulations and policies governing child welfare processes and services.

About Boys Town Louisiana:
Boys Town Louisiana touches the lives of 7,600 children and families each year through a variety of child and family services. New Orleans is a city famous for letting the good times roll, but the good times aren't always rollin' for everyone. We see children and families every day that have been hit hard by social and economic problems. As a part of our organization, you can make all the difference to those in the greatest need.
The opportunity to shape the future of America's youth is only one of the many perks here at Boys Town Louisiana. Our work culture thrives off celebrating our employees and our relationship with the New Orleans community whether it be coming together for a Bowl-A-Palooza Event or an all-staff crawfish boil. Working at Boys Town Louisiana is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

About Boys Town:
Boys Town touches the lives of more than 2 million children and families nationwide each year. As one of the country's largest nonprofit funded child-care organizations, Boys Town is nationally recognized for its research-proven child, health and family care programs. From our start in 1917, we're poised to make even greater strides forward as we lead the way in changing how America cares for children, families and communities for the next 100 years.

Date Posted: December 21 , 2020

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.