Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services

Description: Therapist Needed! ($1,000.00 hiring bonus) Guaranteed Clients In-house billing Great retirement plan After 1 year of service 200% match up to a 3% contribution Paid time off, with 11 holidays PLPC, LPC, LMSW Licensure supervision available We are committed to supporting at risk children and families providing them with tools and resources to help prevent children from experiencing child abuse, neglect and abandonment. We are a Christian agency that believes in living our mission, we provide Christ-centered care and support to children and families in need. Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services (PCHAS), provides 14 programs and services in 28 locations, in Missouri, Texas, and Louisiana, which provide children with permanent homes and adults with increased self-sufficiency. Come join our team! Status: Exempt Working Conditions: Works in a typical office setting and from employee's home, or other community location as established by flexible work agreement, to complete paperwork, documentation, and other indirect service tasks. Meets clients in home or other community locations as needed or meets clients via telehealth using a HIPAA compliant platform; drives an automobile on a routine basis in both suburban and urban areas; must have reliable transportation. Requires sitting, standing, bending and reaching. May require lifting up to 25 pounds. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as computers, copiers, calculators, the telephone and other office equipment. Must have the ability and energy to visit more than one family per day. Must participate in an on-call rotation with team members; willingness to work irregular hours which will include two to three evenings per week. Attend monthly team meetings and bi-weekly staffing's, therapists manage their own schedule around these meetings. Position Summary: The Therapist provides assessment, treatment planning, and intensive home, school, and community-based therapy services for Family Solutions for Kids clients (ages 4 to 19) and family members in their household. Therapy services may be conducted in-person and/or via telehealth using HIPAA compliant platform(s) based on the client's/family's needs or preference. The person in this position also provides case management, which includes linkage, sharing resources, and cultivating natural supports to ensure long term success and access to services. The position also requires working collaboratively with collateral contacts to cultivate long term relationships with community partners. Essential Job Functions: Provides thorough Family Assessment and Safety Planning in the home to inform development of a Treatment Plan with measurable goals, specific to the needs of the family and updates the plan within 6 to 8 weeks or as needed. Implements evidence based interventions based on the treatment plan and follows program requirements in cooperation and compliance with funding source. Maintains client files and documentation according to ethical/legal standards as required by policy, procedures, and contract/grant requirements, in an accurate and timely manner. Provides education related to family functioning and child development, cultivating skills to improve communication, emotional regulation, and relationship focused parenting, and helps families develop natural supports and crisis plans. Provides linkage with community supports and resources and works collaboratively with referral sources as appropriate. Provide aftercare services in the form of follow up phone calls 6 and 12 months after discharge. Meets agency productivity expectations on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis. Requirements: Therapists shall possess a master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling. Must be either licensed or provisionally licensed in a clinical discipline, i.e. LCSW, LPC, LMFT, etc. in the state of Missouri. Skills: Represents Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services (PCHAS) to the professional community. Must have strong verbal and written communication and ability to represent the agency well. Builds and maintains positive community relationships with referral sources, Family Court, treatment providers, schools, and agency partners. Builds and maintains rapport with children, parents, and families; actively managing and resolving conflicts. Plans, arranges, and/or provides crisis intervention services as needed. Maintains confidentiality and HIPAA standards for all assigned clients and families. Must be able to operate computer using agency approved software programs, and other office machines such as copier, calculator, telephone, etc. Must have the ability to navigate data entry systems. Strong psychosocial assessment and decision making skills; possess good understanding of various treatment methodologies utilizing strength-based clinical interventions and evidence based practices. Excellent time management, organization, planning, and assertive communication skills. Ability to prioritize tasks and resolve conflict/problem-solve with minimal supervision. Must have the ability to work with people from various ethnic groups in a culturally competent manner. Other Requirements: Must hold a valid driver's license, have and maintain a risk-free driving record. Must be willing to undergo initial and periodic child abuse/neglect, criminal history, sexual offender, and child care/elder care disqualification list screenings . As requested, must submit fingerprints for review by the state of your employment and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Must undergo a pre-employment drug screen and a pre-employment physical with the results showing no evidence of communicable disease. Christian Commitment: Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services is a faith-based Christian organization. We provide Christ-centered care and support to children and families in need. We strive to serve like Jesus. We meet our clients where they are and treat them with respect. We focus on our clients' strengths rather than their problems. And we encourage our clients to focus on their future rather than their past. When we do this well, we help our clients find hope and know the love of God. PM20 Compensation details: 0 Yearly Salary PI485318b0243c-9294

Description: Hiring for: PRN FT We are committed to supporting at risk children and families providing them with tools and resources to help prevent children from experiencing child abuse, neglect and abandonment. We are a Christian agency that believes in living our mission, we provide Christ-centered care and support to children and families in need. In response to this community-wide challenge, Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services (PCHAS), provides 14 programs and services in 28 locations, in Missouri, Texas, and Louisiana, which provide children with permanent homes and adults with increased self-sufficiency. This is accomplished by the agency's commitment to "The PCHAS Way" which inspires the agency to be strength-focused, family-centered, and goal driven with every client. Benefits of serving children and families in need through PCHAS include competitive salaries, flex work schedules, paid time off, medical, dental and vision insurance options, voluntary life insurance options, paid holidays, and a very generous retirement plan (after one year of service and working 1,000 hours the agency matches an employee 200% up to a 3% retirement contribution). Serve as a member of the treatment team for each assigned child and consult with other team members as needed/requested to ensure that treatment planning goals are being met. Facilitates, in large measure, the socialization and daily living treatment objectives for each child, while at the same time ensuring the proper care, supervision and safety of each assigned child. Provides support and back-up to other Child Care staff as needed/requested. Status: Non-exempt Working Conditions: Works in a "home-like" cottage/house setting and in the community at times. Requires prolonged standing and walking; bending and reaching, and a great deal of stamina to work long hours. May require lifting up to 50 pounds. May require participation in the safe physical containment of an escalated resident engaged in self-harming or physically aggressive behavior toward others. Essential Job Functions Provide supervision, structure, and guidance for youth by utilizing TBRI techniques to daily living skills; anger management and conflict resolution skills; decision making skills. Provide verbal feedback to youth regarding skill growth. As necessary, utilize SCM intervention techniques according to agency protocol. Conduct daily health/safety inspections and report any concerns to supervisor and maintenance as needed. Conduct monthly fire, tornado and earthquake drills. Maintain a written record of all disaster drills and provide copy to supervisor. Maintain accurate and current daily documentation of each youth in CSWIS and other documentation according to agency, licensing, and accreditation standards. Set up and maintain individual youth files, medication records, individual logs and crisis files. Dispense medication as prescribed after completing the Medication Technician Certification class. Maintain accurate medication records. Assess resident illnesses and injuries, contacting the Coordinator or On-Call with concerns or need for medical treatment. Participate in mandatory team meetings, individual supervisory sessions, and trainings as scheduled. Implement daily life skills groups and document accordingly. Implement daily and weekly recreational activities according to the schedule. Provide transportation of youth to school, appointments, jobs, etc., as needed or requested. Assist youth with planning appropriate weekly menus according to program expectations. Complete shopping for food once a week with 1-2 youth at a time and allow purchases of hygiene supplies once a month. Conduct weekly nutrition/healthy meal options groups with the youth and cook a meal with youth once a week, as schedule allows. Requirements: Minimum of High School Diploma or GED; human service college courses, associate degree or bachelor's Degree preferred. Upon employment, must pursue continuing education and /or in-service training required for this position. Must be at least 21 years of age; prior childcare experience preferred. Ability to develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with youth displaying behavioral and emotional problems; an ability to maintain an appropriate balance between being authoritative and supportive; and ability to not take children's negative comments or behaviors personally; and must be able to make sound decisions in crisis situations and under pressure. Personal maturity is an extremely important attribute. Must be able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. Must be able to drive a van and/or automobile safely, both day and night. Must be able to resolve problems, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. Must be able to interact with resident and other staff from various ethnic groups in a culturally competent and professional manner. Other Requirements: Must hold a valid driver's license, have and maintain a risk-free driving record. Must be willing to undergo initial and periodic child abuse/neglect, criminal history, sexual offender, and childcare/elder care disqualification list screenings . As requested, must submit fingerprints for review by the state of your employment and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Must undergo a pre-employment drug screen and a pre-employment physical with the results showing no evidence of communicable disease. Christian Commitment: Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services is a faith-based Christian organization. We provide Christ-centered care and support to children and families in need. We strive to serve like Jesus. We meet our clients where they are and treat them with respect. We focus on our clients' strengths rather than their problems. And we encourage our clients to focus on their future rather than their past. When we do this well, we help our clients find hope and know the love of God. PM20 PI6777f74026cd-9292

Description: Responsible for the management and oversight of Level 3 Residential daily operations while at the same time providing case management services to residents and their families---beginning with intake and continuing throughout placement and discharge. The Site Manager also provides and/or coordinates training for direct care staff across the region. Essential Job Functions: 1. Help plan, execute, and direct the program of Level 3 Residential service delivery, treatment, and care in accordance with agency policies and procedures. 2. Be available and/or ensure 24-hour a day response to emergencies and unusual incidents. 3. Participate as a member of the admission team in the screening and admission of new residents. 4. Assist with the intake process with referring agent and resident. 5. Assume lead responsibility in conjunction with the treatment team for the development and preparation of an Initial Treatment Plan and Master Treatment Plan for every assigned resident. 6. Supervise Lead Youth Care Workers (YCW) to ensure that therapeutic interventions, including counseling, life skills, recreation, health services and daily living programs are afforded each resident in treatment and care. 7. In coordination with the Regional Director assist in implementing therapeutic interventions with direct care staff. 8. In coordination with the Regional Director, assist in interviewing, orientation, supervision, evaluation and discharge of Lead YCW employees. 9. Attend site staff meetings as needed, safety meetings, quality improvement meetings, and Lead YCW supervisory conferences. 10. Interact with other PCHAS-MO/site staff as a team member and advocate ensuring the rights of all assigned residents are being met. 11. Oversee the coordination of residents' family involvement in the treatment process. 12. Oversee the coordination of the resident's involvement in social and recreational activities to stimulate and assess their progress in this area of their functioning, to include assisting other staff in planning and scheduling of such experiences for residents. 13. Ensure accurate and current documentation of each assigned resident's treatment and progress in care, preparing reports, summaries, updating medical treatment records, other recordings and other written material in a clear, cogent, timely and professional manner. 14. Participate in the planning for discharge and aftercare of residents, involving the resident, family referral source and other collateral resources as necessary. 15. Interpret agency services to the community and specialized groups, as assigned. 16. Attend staff meetings, supervisory conferences and required in-service training. 17. Assist in risk management and quality improvement activities related to resident care and treatment. 18. Coordinate and/or assign coordination of training for central region child care workers. Ensure documentation of trainings is kept. Maintain training records for each child care worker. Ensure all agency and accreditation standards are met in regards to training requirements. Working Conditions: Works in a site office and is frequently walking to/inside the resident living unit(s). . Requirements: Must have a Master's degree in social work, psychology, or counseling from an accredited educational program. Upon employment, must pursue continuing education and/or in-service training as required for this job position. Experience: Minimum of five (5) years' experience in residential treatment, in-patient care for disturbed adolescents, or other service delivery systems to children and adolescents and their families. At least three (3) years must have been in a supervisory/administrative role. Skills: Must be able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; persuasion and negotiation of conflicts and problems; assessing program, staffing and fiscal needs; understanding and following accreditation/licensing/government regulations; identifying and resolving administrative problems; planning and monitoring budgets; familiarity with and understanding of various treatment methodologies; ; working long and irregular hours, and under pressure conditions; delegating responsibility and achieving results through subordinates; and maintaining order in an environment of changing priorities. Supervisory Experience: Lead Youth Care Workers and/or Youth Care Workers, as assigned. Equipment to Be Used: Must be able to operate computer using agency approved programs, and other office machines such as fax, calculator, telephone, and so on. Typical Physical Demands: Requires sitting, standing, bending, reaching and frequent walking. Normally requires lifting up to 25 pounds, but may require participation in the safe physical containment of an out-of-control resident engaged in self-harming or physically aggressive behavior toward others. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as computers, fax machines, calculators, the telephone and other office equipment. Requires normal range of hearing and vision. Typical Mental Demands: Must be able to resolve problems, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. Must have a long attention span in order to listen to people, perceive the real problems and bring issues to a successful conclusion. Must be able to work under the pressure of multiple deadlines and frequent interruptions. Must have the ability to work with people from various ethnic groups in a culturally competent manner. Other Requirements: Must hold a valid driver's license, have and maintain a risk-free driving record. Must be willing to undergo initial and periodic child abuse/neglect, criminal history, sexual offender, and child care/elder care disqualification list screenings. As requested, must submit fingerprints for review by the state of your employment and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Must undergo a pre-employment drug screen and a pre-employment physical with the results showing no evidence of communicable disease. Christian Commitment: Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services is a faith-based Christian organization. We provide Christ-centered care and support to children and families in need. We strive to serve like Jesus. We meet our clients where they are and treat them with respect. We focus on our clients' strengths rather than their problems. And we encourage our clients to focus on their future rather than their past. When we do this well, we help our clients find hope and know the love of God. PM20