Intensive In-Home Specialist - Family Social Worker
- KVC Health Systems
- St. Louis, MO
- Other
- 23 days ago
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Job Description
The Intensive In-Home (IIS) Specialist empowers families to navigate crises by evaluating their strengths and needs, and delivering services to ensure the safety and well-being of children within the family home. Working closely with families, you will establish goals aimed at fostering success and facilitating positive enhancements in family dynamics.
The IIS Specialist travels to and from homes and family appointments, providing transportation to necessary resources, and offering parenting information, skills, strategy, and educational material in areas of need.
The IIS Specialist works with families identified as at risk by the Children’s Division and/or Contracted Foster Care Case Managers.
Location:
- St. Louis, MO
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree
Schedule:
- This is a Part-Time / PRN position, schedule can be based on your availability and the needs of our clients.
Requirements:
- Must be 21 years old to apply
- Pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check required
- Valid driver's license
- Valid auto insurance.
- Ability to problem solve difficult situations.
- Have compassion and empathy for others.
- Be able to understand different cultures and ideas.
Preferred Experience / Skills:
- Previous experience in social work
- Experience working with children and families in a trauma informed environment.
About KVC
KVC Missouri is a nonprofit child placing and behavioral health agency with a long legacy of compassionately serving children and families.
KVC Missouri's Residential Treatment program offers therapeutic services in a 24/7-supervised facility for children and teenagers with acute emotional and behavioral problems.
KVC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Apply today and become part of our team!