IIS IFRS Specialist (Social Work)

We are seeking an IIS IFRS Specialist to join our team.

Starting Salary: $46,000 Annually

Your role as an Intensive In-Home Services/Intensive Family Reunification Services Specialist (IIS/IFRS) will work intensively in the family's home to teach them the specific skills they need to safely remain together, such as problem-solving, crisis management, parenting, communication, budgeting, home maintenance, life skills, and more. You will be responsible for connecting families to community resources to help stabilize them and increase their support system.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• This position is based out of Kahoka, MO and will cover Schuyler, Scotland and Clark counties.
• Always carries 2-3 cases, seeing each family in the home an average of 8-10 hours per week during the 4–6-week IIS intervention or the 8-12-week IFRS intervention.
• Available 24/7 to help families with crises or conflicts that might arise.
• Provide in-home support to stabilize families in crisis, utilize de-escalation skills, prevent child abuse/neglect, prevent out-of-home placements, and facilitate family reunification.
• Conduct home visits to promote safety, permanency, and well-being as agency policy requires.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

Our ideal candidate will have relevant experience working with children and the following:

• Must have a high school diploma with 5 years of relevant experience OR a bachelors degree in social work or other human services related field.
• At least 21 years of age and pass background check, physical, and drug screening.
• A valid driver’s license, proof of current vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation.

WHO WE ARE:

Cornerstones of Care is a mental and behavioral health nonprofit certified in trauma-informed care that provides evidence-based prevention, intervention, treatment, and support services to help children and families improve their safety and health by making positive changes in their lives. Each year, our team empowers children and families in Kansas, Missouri, and beyond through three key service areas:

• Youth & Family Support – We help youth gain independence through social and living support programs while empowering families with the skills and resources they need to become resilient and successful.
• Foster Care & Adoption – We reunify and unite families while recruiting and providing support to foster parents and youth in foster care.
• Education & Community Trainings – We help students achieve academic success while giving educators the tools to create safe learning environments to improve their students’ behaviors and offer innovative learning opportunities to build and improve knowledge in the community.

CORNERSTONES OF CARE’S ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENTS:

• Nonviolence - helping to build safety skills and a commitment to a higher purpose.
• Emotional Intelligence - helping to teach emotional management skills.