Family Intervention Specialist Resume Samples

Description :

1. Implemented family interventions utilizing family strengths; facilitated in-home sessions to provide intensive intervention services to families in need.
2. Implemented assessment tools to gather family history, assess parenting skills and determine the need for intervention.
3. Developed treatment plans for clients and families, developed partnerships and worked directly with family members toward treatment goals.
4. Maintained case files in accordance with program policies and procedures, documented progress or lack of progress in the form of summary notes on a regular basis.
5. Worked with at-risk children ranging in age from birth to adulthood, patients/clients with disabilities and HIV related diagnosis.
6. Demonstrated interpersonal, diplomatic communication skills; able to overcome communication barrios with culturally diverse people.
7. Engaged in community outreach and cross-functional collaboration with social service personnel.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

M.S.W.

Description :

1. Provided full-cycle psychiatric care for individuals, groups, and families spanning from initial crisis and daily psychosocial assessments to discharge planning.
2. Performed collaborative services for old children in an acute inpatient setting.
3. Served as a mandated reporter on any sign of psychical or mental abuse for any child on the unit.
4. Ensured the most appropriate and therapeutic setting for children in an acute inpatient facility, collaborating closely with parents, foster parents.
5. Helped foster collaborative care during the inpatient stay and the following discharge, compiling pertinent information.
6. Assured the proper length of stay for each child, providing insurance companies with clinical information.
7. Maintained specific needs and living arrangements for each child in caseload, presenting relevant information in daily meetings.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Diploma

Description :

1. Provided in-home therapeutic intervention and counseling services to children, adolescents, and adults using individual, family and group counseling.
2. Neglected victims and youth at risk of state custody for truancy and/or behavior and crisis management.
3. Coordinated and provides supervised visitation for parents attempting to reunify with children already in the state's custody due to child abuse and neglect.
4. Reviewed case history and permanency plan to ensured the family is working toward objectives.
5. Participated in regular team meetings to report on perm plan progress.
6. Conducted independent assessment and service plans with a child and family to identify issues.
7. Participated in DCS-CFTM to discuss any concerns, strengths, and issues families may have to work on to ensure families.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Consultant

Education

Accounting Assistant

Description :

1. Provided treatment in individual families' homes in a wide array of settings and communities.
2. Provided bi-lingual and bi-cultural In-Home child and family services which included individual/ family counseling, crisis management, and intervention.
3. Case management services to address concerns in areas of education, family dynamics, and peer relationships.
4. Taught self-sufficiency by empowering the expansion of the familial support system with access to resources and connectivity within their community.
5. Developed and implemented assessments and or treatment plans specific to individual/family needs.
6. Carried out the first juvenile services contract with Multnomah County.
7.  Assisted the child in preparing for adoptive placement as needed.
   

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

BA

Description :

1. Provided intensive home-based therapy to families using a multi-systemic approach.
2. Conducted family sessions with each family scheduled at the convenience of the families.
3. Provided on-call availability to families during the week, one weekend each month Provide treatment in individual families' homes in a wide array of settings.
4. Maintained appropriate documentation of all client contacts, consultation with other professionals, and documents any changes on a treatment plan.
5. Prepared psychosocial and discharge planning in helping families to advance within the therapeutic model.
6. Worked collaborates with community stakeholders in maintaining the placement of youths and their families.
7. Conducted intensive in-home individual counseling, case management, and supportive services to consumers and families.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Psychology

Description :

1. Responsible for identifying family needs and resources to help eliminate family deficiencies which affect student performance.
2. Counseled family members to resolve problems related to emotional, health and home difficulties that affect the students' academic achievement.
3. Worked with staff members to familiarize them with at-risk behaviors and services available to facilitate a positive learning experience for the student.
4. Developed criteria process to identify and select families of greatest need.
5. Served as an advocate for quality services to children and families. Point of contact for principals and teachers when aberrant behavior occurred.
6. Developed and maintain resources crucial in positively affecting at-risk behavior.
7. Assisted in the creation of alternative education options for the student.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Masters

Description :

1. Established and cultivated effective working relationships with mentally or emotionally disabled persons and their families.
2. Participated in a multidisciplinary team meeting to go over existed cases and new cases.
   
3. Provided intensive in-home therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and foster parents based on the individual client and family strengths and needs.
4. Expertly managed clients' cases for treatment coordination and/or discharge.
5. Utilized a life history questionnaire to gather background information.
6. Maintained written case records in accordance with accreditation, agency policy, and Medicaid standards.
7. Evaluated family and client needs; implemented treatment plans to meet those needs; independently followed prescribed clinical casework procedures.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Master Of Science

Description :

1. Provided family-centered and strength-based interventions.
2. Treatment approaches included family therapy, mental health treatment for caregivers, parenting skills education, educational interventions.
3. Development of positive peer groups, and extensive help for families and children in accessing community resources and long-term.
4. Measured treatment progress through on-going assessment and review.
5. Completed strength and needs assessments, and safety sweep homes to ensure safe home environments.
6. Collaborated with other providers, caseworkers and courts to formulate a collaborative treatment plan.
7. Partnered with state and federal leaders to bring about major reforms to child welfare and children's mental health systems.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Psychology

Description :

1. Provision of wraparound in-home family preservation counseling and therapeutic visitation services to at-risk children, adolescents and families.
2. Completed evidence-based assessments and interventions.
3. Provided therapeutic visitation services that involve assessing and evaluating the parent's or relatives' ability to be an appropriate home.
4. Provided group, family and individual sessions on Anger Management, Domestic Violence and Alcohol and Drug Addiction.
5. Completed attachment assessments, home studies and psychosocials.
6. Certified to administer, score and clinical interpretation of the SASSI.
7. Obligations of monthly supervision and continuing education as required by the company.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Masters

Description :

1. Conducted Substance Abuse Assessments from the referrals of Dept.
2. Determined if the client needs for Substance Abuse Treatment.
3. Monitored the client's progress while in treatment.
4. Acted as a liaison between therapists, case managers, court personnel, DHS workers and other professionals.
5. Documented and update client's records in Credible (an electronic medical record) and Safe Families Network which is a statewide database.
6. Counseled clients as needed and assist with barriers to program completion.
7. Referred to outside agencies for mental health, medical or educational needs.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

Human Development

Description :

1. Healthcare Services work with families and children in the home setting.
2. Assisted families in creating a stable environment for their children. Visit each family three times each week.
3. Educated parents and children on effective ways to live successfully together.
4. Educated the family on goals to improve their relationship with the youth.
5. Taught parents effective ways to create a safe living enviroment for their children.
6. Maintained a positive, safe, and respectful environment for all students.
7. Created a school community that is sensitive and responsive to the needs of an increasingly diverse population.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Consultant

Education

Agency Counseling