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Placement Preservation Specialist
CMFCAA —Columbia, MO
- From $44,557.80 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- 21 years or older
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid holidays
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- Part-time
- No experience needed
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- Home Health
- Paid training
- Opportunities for advancement
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Autism Support Specialist in Applied Behavior Analysis
Heartland ABA —Fayette, MO
- Part-time
- No experience needed
- Children
- Home Health
- Paid training
- Opportunities for advancement
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Placement Preservation Specialist

CMFCAA
Columbia, MO

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Job Details

Full-time
From $44,557.80 a year

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement
Paid holidays
401(k) 3% Match
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Driver's License
Bachelor's degree
Experience working with foster children
Working with families
Client advocacy in social work
Cross-functional collaboration

Full Job Description

Job Title: Preservation and Prevention Specialist

Travel Requirements: Moderate

Status: Full-time

Supervisor: Preservation and Prevention Manager

Location:

Direct Reports: N/A

About CMFCAA

The Central Missouri Foster Care & Adoption Association is a not-for-profit agency that educates, supports, and advocates for foster, adoptive, & kinship children, youth, & families in central Missouri by offering services & partnering with community & governmental agencies to develop healthy & self-sufficient individuals & families.

Currently, we are assisting over 640 foster families, over 1400 foster children, and over 400 adopted children in our service area. Our goal is to be a support to the families, children, and youth in this area, and we work tirelessly to provide much needed services to them.

Position Summary

The Preservation and Prevention specialist works one-on-one in the home and/or community with youth who struggle with behavioral management to the degree it threatens the stability of their living situation. The families in this program have varying levels of communication, parenting, organizational, and cleanliness skill sets. Our job is to work with all families, regardless of skill levels displayed. It is the expectation that the assigned specialist continues the case assignment, regardless of family dynamics or home conditions.

Essential Functions/Job Expectations

Provide one-on-one services to clients enrolled in the Preservation and Prevention program, following requirements and policies of agency, contracts, state regulations and COA standards at all times.
Maintain strong, open communication with caregivers of clients to ensure service efficacy and approval of agenda and activities during shifts. Adhere to family routines and structure, as established.
Provide direct supervision to client at all times.
Assist clients through completion of daily responsibilities, activities, and living skills.
Provide direction, coaching, and approved intervention strategies at all times.
Actively and regularly engage with client by using approved Open Mind brain stimulating activities.
Adhere to the goals established in the Individualized Behavioral Objective Plan to help youth work toward and achieve treatment goals.
Model positive behavior and effective problem-solving techniques
Provide advocacy and support to clients and families.
Complete all program documentation requirements in a timely manner.
Maintain strong, open communication with direct supervisor regarding services delivered, concerns, or questions.
Meet with client’s professional team and attend court hearings as requested by supervisor.

Core Competencies

Time Management
Customer focus
Teamwork and cooperation
Resourcefulness
Flexibility
Commitment
Decision making

Qualifications/Credentials

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Bachelor’s degree in social work or psychology, or related field required
Master's degree in social work or psychology preferred
Licensure preferred
At least one (1) year of experience working with youth with elevated behavioral needs
Must be willing to commute to a client’s home
Solid commitment to the principles of support and advocacy for kinship, foster, and adoptive families
The ability to collaborate and advocate for positive outcomes, using excellent interpersonal skills in multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic professional teamwork
Be able to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability; able to shift styles to fit the needs of a wide range of cultures, people, and organizations
Valid Driver’s License Required
Reliable transportation Required
Background checks Required

Salary

Salary starts at $44,557.80 commensurate with experience and education

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Premiums covered 100% for employee, 10% covered for dependents
Aflac
25K employer paid Life Insurance plan, as an elective, additional coverage for dependents, spouse/partners
3% Match of a 401k
15 Paid holidays, plus one floating holiday
8 hours Annual Leave a month
8 hours Sick Leave a month
Mileage reimbursement at federal rate
Usage of Company Vehicle
$250 Wellness Benefit
Casual Dress
Employee Assistance Program

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