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Title: Social Services Worker (In-Home)Job Category: Community BasedRequisition Number: FAMIL004131Job Type: Full-TimeMorgantown, WV, 26501, United StatesDescription Pressley Ridge Benefits The well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. At Pressley Ridge, we strive to provide the most competitive and comprehensive employee benefit programs that are affordable and help you and your family achieve and maintain your best possible health. Medical coverage available with a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match Prescription coverage Dental and vision plans Patient advocate and Medicare specialists available at no cost Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account Wellness incentive (up to $250) 403b with up to 9% employer give/match Free life insurance and AD&D Paid sick time (up to 15 days) Paid holidays including a birthday holiday Tuition reimbursement (if applicable) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Position Summary The Family Centered Treatment (FCT) Practitioner will provide structured, goal oriented and time limited Family Centered Treatment in the natural environment to families involved in a variety of systems such as child welfare, juvenile justice, mental health, and substance use. The ultimate goal of treatment is to maintain the family unit and avoid out of home placements. Essential Responsibilities Provides services to clients including crisis intake, assessment of needs, intervention, evaluation of problems, monitoring of family/parental, progress, and after-care linkage. Provides treatment in the home and community setting to the family unit, as defined by the family. Completes thorough documentation including treatment plans, progress notes, monthly reports and assessments; uploads to appropriate health record. Receives supervision from and actively communicates with supervisor on an ongoing basis throughout the week by phone, email, written message and when possible, in person regarding program matters. Assesses risk factors related to the safety and well-being of family members. Reports critical incidents and safety issues to FCT Supervisor. Completes training and makes consistent progress toward achieving levels of certification from the Family Centered Treatment Foundation (FCTF). Provides advocacy for families with outside agencies. Makes at least two, multi-hour sessions a week with each family system and spends an average of 6 hours a week with each client family. Coordinates care for families with other providers and involved system partners; communicates using professional verbal and written communication. Complies with Pressley Ridge standards, policies, procedures, and state licensing requirements. Qualifications Requires a bachelor's degree in human service from an accredited college. Requires one (1) year of experience working with at-risk children and families. Fluency in English and Spanish is preferred to enhance communication with a diverse workforce and community. Requires attainment of certification through the Family Centered Treatment Foundation. State Police, FBI clearance, and child abuse clearances per state or governing body regulation. Valid driver's license and current vehicle insurance. Working Conditions Physical Demands This position requires operating a keypad device 25% of the day and electronic/office equipment 25% of the day. Travel is required approximately 5 times per month and works in weather conditions about 25% of the day. Travel includes transporting students to and from school, school-based appointments, and/or field trips. Requires travel to client homes and throughout the community and the ability to drive. Fingers, thumbs, hands, wrists, elbows, legs and feet are all routinely used throughout the day. The lower and upper torso is used 75% of the day. Employee must meet minimum requirements for hearing, speech, and vision. Walking is required 50% of the day. Standing occurs 25% of the day. Sitting happens 25% of the day. Reaching above the sh