SafeCare Provider

Employer: Children First, Inc.  
Position: Safe Care Provider   
Status: Full-time  
Posted: October 14, 2022 
Salary Range and Benefits:  $35-40K including health insurance, retirement, 15 days of paid time off and over 15 days of scheduled holidays a year, hybrid work with a flexible schedule
We will be accepting applications from October 14-October 30, 2022

 Organization Overview 
Children First, Inc. engages families in our community and the courts to promote safe, stable and nurturing living environments for children. Safe Care, a program of Children First, is a service provider for the Department of Family and Children Services in Region 5.  Our staff provides basic parenting education to parents with children under the age of five, to enhance and maintain familial bonds, support case plan goals, and provide families in crisis with resources to heal and grow. More information can be found at https://www.childrenfirst-inc.org/safecare.html 
 Position Overview 
The Safe Care Provider works with families to offer the Safe Care parenting curriculum.  This position is 40 hours per week with evening and weekend hours required. 
 Responsibilities 
Coordination and provision of supervised visitation and therapeutic parenting services.  

• Provide quality SafeCare Home Visitation Services 
• Maintain fidelity with SafeCare  through monthly coaching with NSTRC and reporting  

• Maintain organized, accurate, and timely electronic case records in compliance with Agency protocols, ensuring data integrity for reporting needs 
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with referral sources and other stakeholders 
• Attend staffing's, Family Team Meetings, and other meetings with and for the families you serve 
• Provide professional testimony in court proceedings (when subpoenaed) about Safe Care families’ parenting progress 
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding families and services 

• Advocate for families within the community 
• Ensure compliance with all grants and contracts for SafeCare services 
• Provide timely and accurate documentation of services for DFCS and Grant Reporting 
• Provide supervision and support to volunteers 

Additional Responsibilities 

• Establish and maintain effective, collegial working relationships with Children First staff, board and volunteers, as well as with representatives of the courts, attorney, community and education service providers.  
• Participate in agency fundraisers with an ability to speak comfortably and engage in the recruitment of clients and volunteers. 
• Engage in on-going continuing education to remain up to date on Child Welfare and Home Visiting trends, understanding the need for ongoing supervision, self-study, and research to improve practice standards and program knowledge. 
• Other duties as assigned; non-essential job duties, non-related responsibilities and other tasks as required by the Program Director, Executive Director and Agency may be assigned from time to time; Children First, Inc. is a small non-profit organization requiring flexibility from its staff 

  Qualifications and Requirements 

• Racial minorities, Spanish-English bilingual candidates, and people with personal cases with child and family welfare strongly encouraged to apply   
•  High School Diploma or GED
• Experience in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Psychology, Public Health and/or personal experience with child protective services or child displacement preferred 
• Have knowledge in the areas of domestic violence, substance abuse, family dynamics and child development  
• Strong working knowledge of community resources in  (Clarke, Oconee, Jackson, and Barrow counties) 
• Willingness to undergo a background check and share process of repair for any charges 

• Flexibility with hours, including some evenings and weekends, with an ability to independently manage one’s workload and schedule 
• Have reliable transportation and ability to schedule some travel out of town 
• Computer Skills: Proficiency with Google Suite, Microsoft Office programs, data management, and mainstream social networking applications with the ability to learn and incorporate new technology and software  
• Demonstrate respect of all people regardless of socioeconomic background, culture, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or gender and experience working with culturally diverse populations 
• ​Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise diplomacy and discretion in communication with others 
• Ability to work independently, demonstrating intrinsic motivation and attention to detail. 
• Demonstrated follow-through on commitments, with accountability for own actions 

• Ability to manage conflicts that may arise with clients and other staff  
•  Professionalism: Follows through on commitments; Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions 
• Teamwork: Creates and maintains a team environment; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts the success of the team above own individual interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone’s effort to succeed; Assumes the best of other people’s actions 
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Coaches others through situations; Participates in meetings; Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Able to read and interpret written information; Solid, persuasive skills with ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships with diverse community members and professionals in a collaborative manner 

• Delegation: Delegates and monitors work assignments of others; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations; Provides recognition for results 
• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions 
• Planning/Organizing: Strong organizational and time management skills; Ability to multi-task, set priorities, and meet deadlines; Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time effectively; Sets goals and objectives; Assists others with organizing their tasks. Demonstrates timekeeping skills 
• Interpersonal Skills: Self-motivated with ability to take initiative; Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Listens to others without interruption; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to constructive feedback and other’s ideas 
• Customer Service: Manages difficult or emotional situations; Responds promptly to clients, and volunteers' needs; Solicits feedback to improve service; Facilitates communication 

• Initiative: Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed 
• Experience with household tools a plus 
• Travel and Phone: Ability to travel frequently from the office within the state. Some overnight and out-of-state stays will be required. Ability to operate a smartphone including calendar, audio recording, and other common apps 

Physical Requirements 

• Manual dexterity to operate phones, computers, and other office equipment 
• Able to drive a car and van 
• Able to hold children or items up to 50lbs 

• Able to sit for long periods with some standing, kneeling, climbing stairs, bending, and light - medium lifting  
• Able to write and speak English to convey information and ability to hear at normal speaking levels in person and over the telephone  
• Vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus 
• Ability to concentrate and multi-task 
• Working conditions in the office setting are good with little or no exposure to extremes in health, safety hazards and/or hazardous materials; work performed in community buildings and in the community do present some risk to health and safety. Home visit risks are comparable with the risks present to the family - unsanitary/unsafe conditions, crime, and exposure to violence; ability to travel is required with some overnight stay 

• Willingness to get Drivers License, Car Insurance, and have Reliable Transportation, and  a clean Driving Record 

---

Tell Us More About You:

Children First, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.