Who We Are:
Since 1946, we’ve been providing compassionate treatment to support the behavioral, physical and emotional health of children and families, where the needs of each child are individually assessed and dynamic treatment plans are specifically designed to properly transition them from disruptive to permanent, stable environments. Our services include community-based services, residential treatment, and treatment foster care programs throughout our locations in central and northeast Ohio and West Virginia.
Working at The Village Network:
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The Village Network prides itself on a Culture of Care: Come be a part of the mission and a member of a team that has a passion for what they do and the people they serve.
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Excellent safety record and training program. The Village Network utilizes Collaborative Problem Solving along with The Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics to addresses the individual needs of youth and their families.
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Tuition and Licensure reimbursement offered for employees looking to advanced their knowledge and skills. Get help earning an advanced degree or get the supervision necessary to earn your independent licensure.
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Great benefits, competitive salaries, and up to 272 hours (34 DAYS!) of PTO offered in the first year in addition to 6 paid holidays for fulltime employees with potential for PTO buy back for unused time.
EMPLOYEES MATTER AT TVN!!
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TVN paid out a 3% annual salary bonus and over 80 hours of PTO buyback this fiscal year and has a 12-year history of providing annual bonus and PTO buybacks!
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TVN offers a generous retirement contribution and contributed nearly $1.5 million into employee 403(b) accounts this fiscal year!
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Advancement Opportunities: The village network is a growing organization and we aim to promote from within.
Job Title: Child Welfare Family Team Meeting Facilitator
Reports To: Senior Director of Child Welfare Best Practices
FLSA Status: Exempt, Salary
Summary:
As a partner in building brighter futures for youth and their families, this role primarily facilitates engaging, intentional and productive meetings that lead to tangible outcomes related to child safety, permanency and well-being.
Trauma-Informed Workplace Note:
The Village Network wants to be a great place to work, and we are committed to being a trauma-informed and responsive workplace, believing the practices that help people heal and thrive in our services should also guide how we treat and interact with each other.
As an employee of TVN, you will endeavor to learn and practice:
Making physical and psychological safety a priority
Being open and honest, especially when things are hard, without fear of retribution
Supporting each other
Ensuring clarity of responsibilities and accountability of self and others
Working together collaboratively
Actively listening and creating space for giving or receiving feedback, recognizing it may or may not be applied
Treating people with dignity and respect
Essential Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities:
Facilitates a variety of in-person meetings crucial to the delivery of quality ongoing child welfare casework including but not limited to: Critical Event Family Team Meetings, Initial Case Plan meetings, Semi-Annual Reviews, Permanency Round Tables, Case Mappings, Case Transfer meetings, Disruption meetings, and Targeted Review Meetings;
Represents child welfare perspective on OhioRISE Child and Family Team meetings, as needed.
Actively collaborates in family finding efforts with child welfare workers and the kinship department to ensure families natural supports
Interacts with family members both through telephone correspondence and home visits to prepare families for team meetings
Coordinates schedules, invitations, and compliance tracking for required contacts;
Documentation in alignment with OAC, ORC and contractual requirements.
Coaches, supports and mentors program staff in the transfer of learning from the training environment to the field experience;
Serves on the weekend and after hours on-call rotation;
Attends in person direct supervision, program meetings, and organizational events as scheduled
Manage a small caseload, when needed
Performs other duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to use a computer; familiarity with Word, Outlook, and Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field, Master’s preferred;
Previous relevant child welfare experience required: Minimum of 4 years previous experience working as a caseworker in child welfare;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong teamwork, organizational and time management skills necessary; willingness to be flexible; Must demonstrate professionalism
Valid Ohio Driver’s License and maintains a driving record that allows that individual to be insurable with the insurance company providing The Village Network with vehicle insurance.
Physical Demands:
Ability to handle bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, reaching, and walking for periods of time.
Must be able to lift 20 pounds independently.
Ability to communicate (orally and written) with all levels or personnel, internal and external to the company.
Check out our website to learn more about The Village Network https://thevillagenetwork.org/ and visit the Careers page to explore additional opportunities and check out our benefits brochure.
