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About the Role

As a Homebuilders Specialist, you’ll support families at risk of separation due to challenges like neglect, substance use, or conflict. Through the Homebuilders model, you’ll provide intensive, in-home services that help families stay together, build on their strengths, and keep children safely at home.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical interventions consistent with HOMEBUILDERS standards, using a range of clinical, concrete, and advocacy services.
• Collect and report data thoroughly and in a timely manner.
• Provide client-interactive, comprehensive, strength and behavior-focused assessments.
• Collaborate with family members and referents to develop intervention goals and service plans related to the risk of out-of-home placement.
• Monitor progress, analyze barriers to goal achievement, and help families revise goals or plans as needed.
• Serve as a client and family advocate, providing concrete goods and services such as transportation related to family goals and teaching self-sufficiency.
• Serve as a back-up and support other specialists as needed.
• Comply with service definition and guidelines outlined in the HOMEBUILDERS standards for services.
• Assess home environment safety and structure, and use clinical strategies that promote safety.
• Maintain clear and concise documentation of treatment efforts.
• Be available to clients 24/7, arranging appropriate coverage when needed.
• Keep up-to-date and accurate client progress notes for all clinical and counseling activities.
• Submit weekly production reports to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Utilize appropriate systems for data gathering, submission, and tracking client services rendered.
• Conduct weekly sessions with families as outlined in the HOMEBUILDERS standards.
• Collaborate with direct supervisor to implement quality enhancement or improvement plans.
• Establish and maintain referral and community resources.
• Facilitate flexible appointment times outside of regular business hours and work nontraditional hours in the community as needed.
• Attend weekly meetings with supervisor to review case plans and direction, and to evaluate client participation and progress.
• Attend weekly group consultation with HOMEBUILDERS team to consult on cases.
• Keep abreast of community resources and refer families for support as needed.
• Stay abreast of all agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements related to social services.
• Stay up-to-date on treatment modalities and complete required trainings.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Social Sciences, Human Services, or related field from an accredited college with at least two (2) years of experience working with children and families OR a Master's degree in Social Work, Human Services, or related field from an accredited college with experience working with children and families.
• Demonstrated experience working with children and families from diverse cultures with sensitivity to cultural differences and norms.
• Demonstrated ability with providing excellent clinical and crisis intervention skills.
• Knowledge of state, community, and agency resources.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Capacity to engage, respect, and serve a wide range of clients with a nonjudgmental attitude, while empowering the clients served.
• Ability to provide excellent and compassionate customer service.
• Ability to work independently and exercise a high level of confidentiality.
• Willingness to work outside of normal business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must live within sixty minutes of proximity to most families being served.
• Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions, including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be 21 years old with a valid driver's license with at least 3 years driving experience in the U.S.
• Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate coverage.
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries.
• Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity.

Skills

• Clinical interventions
• Data collection and reporting
• Client assessments
• Intervention goal development
• Service plan development
• Client advocacy
• Crisis intervention
• Microsoft Office Suite

Location

• 29 states

Work Type

• In-home services
• Full-time

Experience Level

• 2+ years experience with children and families (with Bachelor's)
• Experience with children and families (with Master's)

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Social Sciences, Human Services, or related field
• Master's degree in Social Work, Human Services, or related field

Benefits

• Team environment with motivated professionals
• Training, professional development, and career growth opportunities
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match eligibility
• Generous time off (11 paid holidays, PTO Your Way, paid parental leave, separate sick and paid absence banks)
• Education reimbursement for those who qualify
• Comprehensive employee assistance and wellness program
• Employer-paid long-term disability and group term life insurance

About the Company

• Rooted in Christian faith, Bethany Christian Services works to ensure children are safe, loved, and connected through family.
• Strengthen families, support foster care and adoption, and walk alongside refugees with compassion across 29 states.
• Living out faith means using gifts to bring hope and make a lasting impact.