Family Preservation Specialist

Annual Salary $55,000/year!

• Premium Medical, Dental & Vision benefits with ZeroCard
• Retirement Savings 403(b) plan with up to 6% employer match
• Life Insurance, short & long term disability benefits
• Employee Assistance, wellness & discount programs
• Student Loan repayment programs
• 33 Paid Days Off 1st year!

Family & Children's Services, Oklahoma's leading provider of behavioral health care and family services, seeks an engaged, compassionate, and enthusiastic Family Preservation Specialist to provide a range of in-home services to families based upon their unique and individual needs and goals, in order to prevent out-of-home placement of children. This individual will maintain a flexible schedule which includes some evenings.

The services are family-focused, child-centered and help caregivers learn necessary skills to avoid using abuse or neglect in parenting. Staff are trained in evidenced based practices, SafeCare, a parent training program and Motivational Interviewing, as well as other approaches used in the program to promote home safety, healthy relationships, health and parent-child interaction.

Requirements:

• Case Manager II: Must be a high school graduate or have a HS equivalent + 36 months
  experience in behavioral health field OR 60 hours college credit in any field + 12 months
  of behavioral health experience required.
  Case Manager III: Bachelor's Degree in any field + 6 months experience in a behavioral
  health field required
  Case Manager IV: Bachelor's degree in social science field required Case Management II
  certification or obtain by taking the first available Case Management Certification course
  provided by ODMHSAS after hire.
  
  Must have a strong commitment to the right and ability of each person served to live in
  normal community residences; and have access to helpful, adequate, competent, and
  continuous supports and services.
  Skills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with
  mental illnesses and/or substance abuse issues and respect for client rights and personal
  preferences in treatment are essential.
  Must possess a valid Oklahoma Driver License and satisfactory driving

CCBHC Model of Care

Family & Children's Services works to heal hurting and abused children, strengthen families, and provide hope and a path to recovery for those battling mental illness and addiction. You will be working in an innovative and dynamic environment using a new transformative model of care Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). This model is characterized by innovative, team-based approach and whole person care for adults and children with a range of complex mental health and substance use challenges.

Utilizing multi-disciplinary teams, staff work collaboratively to provide a coordinated effort to enhance client recovery. Robust CCBHC services often result in better client outcomes and quality of care due to:

1. Increased access to care and crisis services
2. Expanded traditional community mental health and substance use services.
3. Added Care Coordination and physical health screening for mental health clients
4. Greater access to Social Services for clients' economic and social needs
5. Increased specialized services for veterans, those most in need, and those impacted by the opioid crisis.

Drug-Free Workplace Policy

This job is classified as a "safety-sensitive" position as defined by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not exclude any applicant; however all employees are subject to the Family & Children's Services Drug Free Workplace Policy.