Housing Specialist
July 11, 2008
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Housing Specialist
July 11, 2008
Family Service of the Piedmont is a not for profit agency whose mission is to promote healthy lives and relationships for children, families and individuals, through early intervention, treatment and support in times of crisis or transition.
The agency is seeking a Housing Specialist to provide technical and staff support to ensure that, in addition to affordable housing, clients have the support and services they need.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
1. Be the agency contact for the “Key Program” for properties which the agency performs the role of lead agency. These are units for disabled individuals supported via Tax Credit unit and Mental Health Trust dollars.
2. Actively participate in the local Continuum of Care – to ensure DMH/DD/SAS tenants access the affordable housing and support services they need.
3. Develop and annually update a Strategic Housing Plan that includes an inventory of local, existing housing for DMH/DD/SAS consumers; strategies for filling the gap between existing housing and housing needs; barriers to implementing those strategies; and means for assessing implementation of the Strategic Housing Plan.
4. Represent the agency at the four annual meetings of Housing Specialists that are offered by the DMH/DD/SAS housing Coordinator.
5. Educate consumers, families and service providers on accessing and maintaining affordable housing regarding the NC landlord-Tenant and Fair Housing laws and negotiating reasonable accommodations.
6. Develop a positive working relationship with local public housing authorities and HUD Section 8 administrating agencies and to improve access and increase the supply of these resources.
7. Establish partnerships with other local, affordable housing and MH/DD/SAS advocates
8. Develop and maintain a wait list for consumer referrals to housing resources.
9. Work with other agencies to identify and secure housing and support service funding opportunities from private, city, county, state and federal sources.
Qualifications:
1. The ability to respond appropriately to the cultural differences present among the organization’s service population and staff is required.
2. Ability to work in partnership with other team members as well as work independently.
3. Ability to build and maintain positive and productive professional relationships.
4. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
5. Exceptional organizational skills; multi-tasking abilities and attention to detail.
6. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access and Power Point).
7. Experience working with the homeless and mentally ill population.
8. Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field required.
Send resume and letter to:
Human Resources
Family Service of the Piedmont
902 Bonner Drive
Jamestown, NC 27282
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Disability Application Specialist
July 11, 2008
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Disability Application Specialist
July 11, 2008
Family Service of the Piedmont is a not for profit agency whose mission is to promote healthy lives and relationships for children, families and individuals, through early intervention, treatment and support in times of crisis or transition.
The agency is seeking a Disability Application Specialist to process disability applications and work with Homeless Support Team clients through outreach.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
1. Process disability applications using the SOAR process. This will require developing a thorough working knowledge of the Social Security Administration and Disability Determination systems.
2. Develop contacts and develop a network in the health care and community system to obtain the medical records and information to complete the application process.
3. Coordinate client appointments at Social Security, medical offices and Department of Social Services with HST Team.
Qualifications:
1. The ability to respond appropriately to the cultural differences present among the organization’s service population and staff is required.
2. Ability to work in partnership with other team members as well as work independently.
3. Ability to build and maintain positive and productive professional relationships.
4. Good knowledge of the medical and social security systems; need strong writing skills to prepare a medical summary.
5. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
6. Exceptional organizational skills; multi-tasking abilities and attention to detail.
7. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access and Power Point).
8. Experience working with the homeless and mentally ill population is helpful.
9. Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field required.
Send resume and letter to:
Human Resources
Family Service of the Piedmont
902 Bonner Drive
Jamestown, NC 27282
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Accounts Payable Clerk
July 9, 2008
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Accounts Payable Clerk
July 9, 2008
Family Service of the Piedmont is a not for profit agency whose mission is to promote healthy lives and relationships for children, families and individuals, through early intervention, treatment and support in times of crisis or transition.
The agency is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to support the financial operations of the agency and to ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices and purchase orders.
Responsibilities:
1. Full cycle accounts payable.
2. Management of prepaid expenses
3. Month end closing duties.
4. Assist Accounting Manager and/or Chief Financial Officer with various projects as needed.
Qualifications:
1. The ability to respond appropriately to the cultural differences present among the organization’s service population and staff is required.
2. Ability to work in partnership with other team members.
3. Great Plains experience preferred.
4. Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
5. 1 – 3 years experience in accounts payable/general ledger.
6. Ability to generate and post required journal entries.
7. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
8. Must be dependable.
9. Prefer an Associate degree in accounting or finance.
Send resume and letter to:
Human Resources
Family Service of the Piedmont
902 Bonner Drive
Jamestown, NC 27282
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Children's Advocacy Center Child Therapist
June 30, 2008
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Children’s Advocacy Center Child Therapist
June 30, 2008
Family Service of the Piedmont is a not for profit agency whose mission is to promote healthy lives and relationships for children, families and individuals, through early intervention, treatment and support in times of crisis or transition.
The agency is seeking a Child Therapist to provide counseling and forensic interview services to child victims of violent and/or intrusive crimes using a Children’s Advocacy Center Model and to provide coordination and referral services to victims referred by law enforcement and the Department of Social Services.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
1. Provides quality, culturally sensitive, respectful treatment services to a diverse
population by using individual, family and group modalities.
2. Documents all treatment services by formulating assessment and treatment
plans, writing progress reports and transfer/termination summaries, complete Forensic Interview Reports when needed, and completing other documentation as required by agency and ethical standards.
Documentation is to be submitted in a timely manner.
3. Provide continuity of services by coordinating cases with local law enforcement, the District Attorney’s Office, the Department of Social Service and maintaining positive working relationships with all service providers.
4. Maintains positive relationships with all multi-disciplinary team (MDT) members and CAC staff by contributing to team cohesiveness, by consulting and collaborating with other staff as needed, and by fostering an atmosphere of tolerance of cultural and lifestyle differences.
5. Plan, coordinate, and facilitate children groups as designated by the CAC Coordinator.
6. Educate the community concerning the Children’s Advocacy Center, child sexual abuse, and family violence by providing training or community education programs as needed.
7. Provide court testimony on all cases involving forensic interviews conducted by this employee while employed by Family Service of the Piedmont.
8. Will be available to provide future court testimony if needed after leaving employment by Family Service of the Piedmont.
9. Provide child and family therapy to clients of the FSP Women’s Shelter in Greensboro, N.C. as needed.
10. Present as a Mental Health MDT Representative at team case review meetings.
11. Seeks/maintains licensure through continuing education experiences as
required.
12. Assists agency in overall service delivery by performing other administrative duties as delegated or required.
Qualifications:
1. The ability to respond appropriately to the cultural differences present among the organization’s service population and staff is required.
2. Ability to work in partnership with other team members.
3. Ability to forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families in which they are helped to gain the skills and confidence to address any issues and problems they face.
4. Conviction about the capacity of people to grow and change.
5. Ability to set limits and maintain the helping role of the practitioner and to intervene appropriately to meet the needs of the persons served or other family members.
6. Must have prior therapeutic intervention experience working with child victims.
7. LCSW-P or LPC Board Eligible. LCSW or LPC is preferred.
Send resume and letter to:
Human Resources
Family Service of the Piedmont
1401 Long Street
High Point NC 27262
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Child Victim Advocate
June 25, 2008
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Child Victim Advocate
June 25, 2008
Family Service of the Piedmont is a not for profit agency whose mission is to promote healthy lives and relationships for children, families and individuals, through early intervention, treatment and support in times of crisis or transition.
The agency is seeking a Child Victim Advocate to provide comprehensive services to child victims of violent and/or intrusive crimes and their families and to provide coordination and referral services to victims with law enforcement agencies and other community resources.
Responsibilities:
1. Reduce stress and trauma to children by conducting intakes and assessments, scheduling and coordinating forensic interviews, assisting families in accessing services for children, providing parent support and advocacy, coordinating team case reviews, following up with families seen in the CAC and coordinating services with law enforcement, the judicial system, and other community resource agencies; coordinating child treatment programs at shelter.
2. Assist victims of violent crime by answering crisis lines, providing crisis intervention services, providing advocacy services with the criminal justice system and civil court system, and making appropriate community referrals.
3. Empower mothers at the shelter in parenting responsibilities by making appropriate referrals, assisting mothers in accessing services for children and providing parent education.
4. Documents services by assessing presenting problem, writing progress reports and completing other documentation as required by agency and ethical standards.
5. Educates the community about family violence, sexual assault and other crimes by training and providing community education programs as needed.
6. Facilitates support groups for children and families.
7. Maintains harmonious working environment by participation in team and staff meetings, consulting with staff regarding topic areas, respecting cultural and lifestyle differences and by providing support and encouragement to other staff members.
8. Assists agency in overall service delivery by performing other administrative duties as delegated or required.
Qualifications:
1. The ability to respond appropriately to the cultural differences present among the organization’s service population and staff is required.
2. Ability to work in partnership with other team members.
3. Ability to forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families in which they are helped to gain the skills and confidence to address any issues and problems they face.
4. Conviction about the capacity of people to grow and change.
5. Ability to set limits and maintain the helping role of the practitioner and to intervene appropriately to meet the needs of the persons served or other family members.
6. Minimum of Bachelor’s level degree in criminal justice, human service or related field.
Send resume and letter to:
Human Resources
Family Service of the Piedmont
1401 Long Street
High Point NC 27262
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Client Services Manager
June 16, 2008
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Client Services Manager
May 30, 2008
Family Service of the Piedmont is a not for profit agency whose mission is to promote healthy lives and relationships for children, families and individuals, through early intervention, treatment and support in times of crisis or transition.
The agency is seeking a Client Services Manager to ensure the provision of a welcoming point of entry for all telephone and walk-in inquiries for services.
Responsibilities:
1. Performs duties of managing the client services and systems team to ensure a welcoming point of entry for all telephone and walk-in inquiries for services, including: working collaboratively with other agency departments to ensure a smooth entry into services for clients, and assisting in intake and administrative duties as needed.
2. Manages Intake team schedule to ensure that there is adequate coverage to meet the needs of the agency.
3. Manages the CORE program.
4. Manages the Bi-Lingual Community Support position.
5. Provides quality, culturally sensitive, respectful services to a diverse client
population.
6. Maintains harmonious relationships with community organizations by providing
professional liaison concerning specific cases, by providing consultation and
advocacy when appropriate, and by representing the agency in assigned community
projects.
7. Performs other activities, duties or assignments as may be needed for effective agency functioning.
8. Maintains positive relationships with agency and team staff. Contributes to team cohesiveness, team spirit and solidarity and willingly consults and collaborates with other staff.
9. Maintains licensure by obtaining continuing education credits as required.
Qualifications:
1. The ability to respond appropriately to the cultural differences present among the organization’s service population and staff is required.
2. Ability to work in partnership with other team members.
3. Ability to forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families in which they are helped to gain the skills and confidence to address any issues and problems they face.
4. Conviction about the capacity of people to grow and change.
5. Ability to set limits and maintain the helping role of the practitioner and to intervene appropriately to meet the needs of the persons served or other family members.
6. Master’s degree in social work, counseling or related field.
7. NC license for clinical practice.
8. Supervisory experience required.
Send resume and letter to:
Human Resources
Family Service of the Piedmont
1401 Long Street
High Point, NC 27262
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Clinical Addictions Therapists
May 15, 2008
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Clinical Addictions Therapists
Family Service of the Piedmont is a not for profit agency whose mission is to promote healthy lives and relationships for children, families and individuals, through early intervention, treatment and support in times of crisis or transition.
The agency is seeking Clinical Addictions Therapists to provide individual, group and family therapy to a diverse population, including substance abuse outpatient treatment.
Responsibilities:
1. Provides quality, culturally sensitive, respectful treatment services to a diverse
population by using individual, family and group modalities.
2. Documents all treatment services by formulating assessment and treatment
plans, writing progress reports and transfer/termination summaries and
completing other documentation as required by agency and ethical standards.
Documentation is to be submitted in a timely manner. Failure to submit
documentation in a timely manner could result in not being paid per relevant
event.
3. Maintains harmonious relationships with community organizations by providing
professional liaison concerning specific cases when indicated, and by providing
consultation and advocacy when appropriate.
4. Maintains positive relationships with agency and team staff by contributing to
team cohesiveness, by consulting and collaborating with other staff as needed,
and by fostering an atmosphere of tolerance of cultural and lifestyle differences.
5. Seeks/maintains licensure through continuing education experiences as
required.
Qualifications:
1. The ability to respond appropriately to the cultural differences present among the organization’s service population and staff is required.
2. Ability to work in partnership with other team members.
3. Ability to forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families in which they are helped to gain the skills and confidence to address any issues and problems they face.
4. Conviction about the capacity of people to grow and change.
5. Ability to set limits and maintain the helping role of the practitioner and to intervene appropriately to meet the needs of the persons served or other family members.
6. Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related field; LCSW or LPC or LCAS required.
Send resume and letter to:
Human Resources
Family Service of the Piedmont
1401 Long Street
High Point NC 27262
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Consumer Credit Counselor
March 24, 2008
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Consumer Credit Counselor
March 24, 2008
Family Service of the Piedmont is a not for profit agency whose mission is to promote healthy lives and relationships for children, families and individuals, through early intervention, treatment and support in times of crisis or transition.
The agency is seeking a Consumer Credit Counselor to provide financial counseling to clients in the areas of budgeting, housing, the wise use of credit and to provide clients with the skills needed in the management of their personal finances.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
1. Establishes and identifies cause of financial distress and/or clients needs and implements action plans to assist clients in achieving their goals.
2. Develops a budget with clients based on income and expense information provided by applicants: modifies budget following discussion with client: examines options available to client; fosters the development of money management skills; recommends the Debt Management Plan where appropriate and refers clients for other community resources where appropriate.
3. Provides follow-up counseling and ongoing support to Debt Management clients who are experiencing difficulty in making monthly payments to review financial goals, examine hardships, budget and monitor debt repayment; modify terms of the repayment plan if necessary and feasible; develop skills in assessing the presence of other personal and family problems and motivate clients to seek clinical counseling or other assistance for their difficulties where appropriate.
4. Documents service delivery and contracts with clients or creditors and completes routine administrative tasks. (e.g. reports, forms, letters, computer documentation etc.) in accordance with agency expectations and time allotments.
5. Adheres to confidentiality in the performance of all assignments.
6. Collaborates and consults with the Trust Management Team to resolve discrepancies related to client accounts.
7. Maintains a teamwork relationship with counselors and co-workers in the interest of providing the most effective service to clients on the Debt Management Program.
8. Responds to incoming requests for information from prospective clients; schedules appointments and enters application data in computer.
9. Promotes a positive image of the agency by understanding program services and shall promote the agency whenever given an opportunity to do so. Conducts him/herself according to a professional code of ethics. Assures quality service by knowing and enforcing rules, regulations and legal requirements.
10. Provides community presentations in all relevant areas of the consumer credit field.
11. Maintains active professional interest in the consumer credit field; attends selected seminars, conferences, workshops, etc. to increase knowledge and expertise in the primary areas of performance responsibility; share new information with staff and incorporate new approaches into practice with supervisory approval.
12. Performs other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications:
1. The ability to respond appropriately to the cultural differences present among the organization’s service population and staff is required.
2. Ability to work in partnership with other team members.
3. Ability to forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families in which they are helped to gain the skills and confidence to address any issues and problems they face.
4. Conviction about the capacity of people to grow and change.
5. Ability to set limits and maintain the helping role of the practitioner and to intervene appropriately to meet the needs of the persons served or other family members.
6. One to two years experience in some phase of budgeting, counseling, human services or the credit granting/debt collection industry. A Bachelor degree from an accredited school with a major in social work, psychology, finance, business administration or related field is preferred. Bi-lingual a plus.
Send resume and letter to:
Human Resources
Family Service of the Piedmont
1401 Long Street
High Point NC 27262
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Clinical Addictions Therapist - MAJORS Program
March 13, 2008
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Clinical Addictions Therapist – MAJORS
March 13, 2008
Family Service of the Piedmont is a not for profit agency whose mission is to promote healthy lives and relationships for children, families and individuals, through early intervention, treatment and support in times of crisis or transition.
The agency is seeking a Clinical Addictions Therapist for the MAJORS program to provide individual and family therapy, skill building groups and training to adjudicated juvenile substance abuse population referred by the Juvenile Court.
Responsibilities:
1. Provides quality, culturally sensitive, respectful treatment services to adjudicated juvenile population by using individual, family counseling as well as group skill building/training modalities.
2. Documents all treatment services by formulating assessment and treatment
plans, writing progress reports and transfer/termination summaries and
completing other documentation as required by agency and ethical standards.
Documentation is to be submitted in a timely manner.
3. Maintains harmonious relationships with the Juvenile Court Counselors, judges and other related staff as well as community organizations by providing
professional liaison concerning specific cases when indicated, and by providing
consultation and advocacy when appropriate.
4. Maintains positive relationships with agency and team staff by contributing to
team cohesiveness, by consulting and collaborating with other staff as needed,
and by fostering an atmosphere of tolerance of cultural and lifestyle differences.
5. Maintains appropriate licensure and other required credentials through continuing education experiences as required.
6. Participates in development of the MAJORS program, including marketing and outreach as needed.
7. Performs other activities, duties or assignments as requested by the Substance Abuse Division Director as needed for effective Agency functioning.
Qualifications:
1. The ability to respond appropriately to the cultural differences present among the adjudicated juvenile substance abuse population and their families is required.
2. Ability to work in partnership with other team members.
3. Ability to forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families in which they are helped to gain the skills and confidence to address the substance abuse and related problems they face.
4. Conviction about the capacity of people to grow and change.
5. Ability to set limits and maintain the helping role of the practitioner and to intervene appropriately to meet the needs of the persons served or other family members.
6. Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work or related field with experience with substance abuse required; Masters degree in counseling, social work or related field preferred; LPC, LCSW or other related licensure with LCAS preferred.
Send resume and letter to:
Human Resources
Family Service of the Piedmont
1401 Long Street
High Point NC 27262
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Part Time Administrative Services Representative
May 30, 2007
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Administrative Services Representative – Part Time
May 30, 2008
Family Service of the Piedmont is a not for profit agency whose mission is to promote healthy lives and relationships for children, families and individuals, through early intervention, treatment and support in times of crisis or transition.
The agency is seeking Part Time Administrative Services Representatives to facilitate and maintain service to clients and to perform support functions to Agency staff.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
1. Reception duties
• Reception - Greets visitors, handles incoming calls and performs general administrative duties. May also assist other administrative staff with overflow work, including word processing, data entry and Internet research tasks.
• Places, receives and routes a high volume of calls through an electronic switchboard or voicemail. Provides information about the various services offered at Family Service to callers and announces visitors.
2. Collection of client fees
• Collection of client fees, using finance records, collects fees for returning clients, ensures completion of paperwork, sign-in and security procedures. Maintains receipts and forwards information to the finance department along with copies of any insurance cards, Medicaid cards and appropriate paper work for new clients.
3. Office forms
• Maintains master file of up-to-date forms
• Maintains a supply of forms for agency use
4. Mail
• Sort and distribute incoming and outgoing mail. Operate manual and electronic mailing equipment.
• Remind staff to take inter-office mail if traveling to another site
• Take mail to the post office in the afternoon
• Help with bulk mailings as necessary
5. Office equipment
• Call service repair providers as indicated
• Assist with troubleshooting problems when possible
7. Responsible for word processing and large copy jobs as requested
8. Assist with special projects as needed
9. Serve as back-up to all other Administrative Services staff
10. Liaison to the Finance department for client services
Qualifications:
1. The ability to respond appropriately to the cultural differences present among the organization’s service population and staff is required.
2. Ability to work in partnership with other team members.
3. Experience with the following computer software-Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point, Access, and Internet
Send resume and letter by June 13, 2008 to:
Human Resources
Family Service of the Piedmont
902 Bonner Drive
Jamestown NC 27282
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Shelter Relief Staff
October 18, 2006
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Shelter Relief Staff
October 18, 2006
Family Service of the Piedmont is a not for profit agency whose mission is to promote healthy lives and relationships for children, families and individuals, through early intervention, treatment and support in times of crisis or transition.
The agency is seeking Shelter Relief Staff to provide a safe, healthy, organized and supportive atmosphere for women and children at the Clara House battered women’s shelter
Responsibilities:
1. Delivers support services to clients by receiving new intakes, working with residents to supply immediate needs, and handle emergencies as they arise.
2. Provides for a safe and orderly environment by enforcing shelter rules and guidelines, considering client’s needs and concerns, and informing supervisor of any needed repairs.
3. Assures quality service by documenting client activity, filling out forms and records in a timely manner and following all ethical and legal requirements.
4. Maintains harmonious working environment by participation in team and staff meetings, consulting with staff regarding topic areas, respecting cultural and lifestyle differences, and by providing support and encouragement to other staff members.
5. Assists agency in overall service delivery by performing other administrative duties as delegated or required.
Qualifications:
1. The ability to respond appropriately to the cultural differences present among the organization’s service population and staff is required.
2. Ability to work in partnership with other team members.
3. Ability to forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families in which they are helped to gain the skills and confidence to address any issues and problems they face.
4. Conviction about the capacity of people to grow and change.
5. Ability to set limits and maintain the helping role of the practitioner and to intervene appropriately to meet the needs of the persons served or other family members.
Send resume and letter by November 1, 2006 to:
Human Resources
Family Service of the Piedmont
1401 Long Street
High Point NC 27262
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