Independent Living Aftercare Support Worker

EmberHope, a leading, faith-based provider of child welfare services, is committed to helping you succeed as an employee as you work to make a difference in the life of a child either directly or by offering administrative support. The Company strives for a positive work environment that encourages effective teamwork, trauma-informed practices, and opportunities to utilize leadership skills. Team members from all departments will focus on carrying out the EmberHope mission, vision, and values!

To be a successful Independent Living Aftercare Support Worker you must be able to do the following always:

1. Ensure a trauma informed focus on creating a safe and supportive environment for staff and those served through knowledge, sensitivity, respect, and a focus on resilience and recovery.
2. Develop and maintain Aftercare Contact Agreements that outline the young adult’s responsibilities, needed services, supports, and follow-up expectations.
3. Provide aftercare support for young adults for up to six months after release from DCF custody, including monthly contact and support based on the Aftercare Contact Agreement.
4. Complete required documentation and reporting, including monthly contact attempts, service updates, guardian contacts when applicable, and submission of the monthly DCF report to supervisor
5. Document 100% of direct services provided to the youth 48 hours of the occurrence.
6. Transport clients as needed. Travel in state to assure client contact as needed.
7. Collaborate with Permanency Specialist, Permanency Services Team, internal, and external stakeholders, demonstrating problem-solving/facilitation skills. Participate in individual and Permanency Services Unit/Dyad supervision once a month or as needed with the supervisor.
8. Follow Company Policy and Procedure and operate according to the Company’s Program Practice Guidelines.

How you will spend your time in this job:

• 45% Direct Service
• 30% Documentation
• 20% Transportation
• 5% Partnership

To qualify for this job, you need to have:

1. High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree in social worker or related field preferred.
2. Work Experience - Prior experience working in Child Welfare, Human Services, or related field.
3. 21 years of age. Must pass a background check, fingerprinting, and physical and drug screening.
4. Maintain company-required training.
5. Physical working requirements - Ability to travel, driving company or personal vehicle including at night. Ability to do occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs. Able to walk stairs. Ability to work flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends. Employees are subject to outside environmental conditions occasionally, inside conditions frequently, with protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature change.