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Description

Responsible for providing case management services to children and families in Amarillo and the surrounding area. Duties include in-home crisis intervention, parent education, intensive counseling, assessment and life skills development for families with children at risk for out of home placement.

Essential Duties:

• Exhibits regular and punctual attendance.

• Refers families to any additional resources deemed helpful in accomplishing family/client goals.

• Utilizes training programs prescribed by Cal Farley’s to teach and implement objectives related to service goals.

• Maintains frequent contact with families as outlined in training programs utilized by Cal Farley’s.

• Maintains case files that are current, accurate, confidential and in compliance with all applicable standards.

• Provides follow-up and aftercare services as assigned.

• Provides life skills, coping skills, social skills and related education groups as assigned.

• Provides transportation to families for referral appointments with various community agencies (medical, dental, psychological, etc.)

• Provides crisis intervention for families and is available to be on- call as outlined by program guidelines.

• Assists in the implementation of programming in accordance with the Cal Farley’s Model of Leadership and Service.

• Exhibits appropriate interaction with clients and families.
• Works with local school personnel, current therapists and other community professionals to ensure clear communication among team members and optimum utilization of available resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Social Work, Psychology or Sociology is required. Related professional license is preferred.

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience working with youth and/or families.

• Competency in Microsoft Office for Windows applications (word processing, database, spreadsheet, e-mail, presentation graphics, etc.) is required.

• Proficiency in general office equipment operation is required.

• Must possess exceptional time management and detail-orientation skills.

• Must be at least 21 years of age.

• Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license.

• Must be available for travel as needed.

• Available to respond and intervene in family crisis situations.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Cal Farley's is an Equal Opportunity Employer.