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Job Description: We are looking for an Intensive Family Based Services Coordinator to join our Easterseals VT team! The individual in this key position will be responsible for the following: • Write and implement plans of care to be approved by the consulting agency clinician. • Write contact notes, formal monthly reports and discharge summaries. • Maintain frequent communications with Family Service Workers to ensure compliance with the family’s case plan. • Provide services to families within their home and community settings • Assist the family in finding resources for preventative and supportive services ie; housing, transportation and substance abuse treatment, counseling and nutrition. • Help caregivers to recognize their children’s needs, and make plans and implement strategies so that they meet their children’s needs and grow in their confidence and skills, while providing a safe environment for their children. • Participate in meetings, conferences, trainings events as assigned. • Provide transportation for clients when required. • Testify concerning services in court when subpoenaed. • Ensure Family Assessments are done within a timely manner as prescribed by IFBS policies • Create crisis plans and respond to crisis calls as needed • Provide in home family support during the times that work for the family. • Implement short term (13 week) intervention and support in an effort to prevent DCF involvement or out of home care, and/or to reunify children with their family; to improve family functioning. • Coordinate services with other providers, such as Schools, Early Intervention services, clinicians and other relevant service providers. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in a related field • Two (2) years of experience preferred • Excellent writing skills necessary • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Compensation: Starting $23.50 per hour. Additional compensation based upon years of related experience. Hours: This is a full-time, 40 hour/week position. What’s in it for you?  We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time, eligible employees, including: • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability • PTO begins accruing on your first day! • Up to 9 paid holidays annually, plus one   floating holiday of   your choice. For programs that remain open   during holidays,   staff scheduled to work will   receive holiday pay   in accordance with program guidelines. • 403(b) employer match up to a maximum of 3% • Tuition reimbursement after one year of employment • Student loan repayment for qualifying degrees after one year of employment • Wellness programs: nutritional counseling services, reimbursement programs for weight loss & tobacco cessation To learn more about this role, please click on the blue “Apply Now ” button below to submit your application. EOE INDESVT