1. Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Social Services or related field preferred.
• Prior experience in volunteer management.
• Prior Case Management and/or marketing experience a plus.
• Must be willing to work non-traditional hours.
• The ability to handle highly sensitive issues a must.

Organizational Relationships and General Description

• Reports to CASA Coordinator
• Supervises Volunteers for CASA program
• Interacts with entire Twin Cedars Staff

Description of Key Responsibilities

1. Responsible for volunteer recruitment and retention

• Enters volunteer information in data base for reporting and statistical accountability and grant reporting.
• Must recruit and retain a constant volunteer base of 20-30 volunteers and child cases.
• Coordinates cases and volunteers with Volunteer Coordinator and makes assignments.

2. Conducts volunteer training.

• Ensures that volunteers complete required training hours and documents.
• Maintains volunteer training files.
• Participates in conducting volunteer training sessions as scheduled.
• Ensures background screens are completed on prospective volunteers and documented in chart.

3. Responsible for coordination and supervision of all volunteer efforts.

•  Coordinates and assigns volunteer cases.
• Provides monthly contact or supervision of volunteer activity.
• Ensures each assigned case is covered by volunteers or staff.
• Monitors volunteer relationships with clients.
• Maintains accurate records of volunteer hours to use for grant reporting purposes

4. Coordinates referrals from DFCS/Juvenile Court.

• Coordinates Appointment Orders of volunteers with Juvenile Court.
• Coordinates with DFCS staff as needed on behalf of the program and volunteers

5. Reviews and edits Volunteer’s court reports to ensure accuracy and content

• Reviews, edits and corrects Volunteer court and panel reports for accuracy and content.
• Submits reports to the court, DFCS and attorneys.
• Attends court and panel hearings with Volunteer or represents
• Volunteer if not present.

6. Provides information for monthly CASA e-news letter for volunteers & stakeholders to stay aware of program activity and community outreach.

• Provides input on monthly e-newsletter and nominates candidate for Volunteer of the month.

7. Maintains confidential files for Volunteers and children.

• Maintain volunteer and child charts in accordance with National and State CASA standards.
• Secures files nightly.

8. Coordinates and collaborates with all CASA and Twin Cedars staff to accomplish programmatic goals.

• Assists with volunteer recognition, retention and special events.
• Assists with resource development and public awareness events.
• Assists in grant writing by providing statistical data, planning and proof reading.

For more information, please contact Keagan Clark, Program Coordinator, at kclark@twincedars.org or at 706-327-9612 ext.1510.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice, sociology or other social services field and two years’ experience in social services working with children and families OR Master’s degree in social services field and one year of related work experience.  Foster care system and/or mental health work experience preferred.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provides comprehensive case coordination for children diagnosed with a range of behavioral health, developmental and medical diagnoses who are placed in therapeutic foster homes.
2. Takes primary responsibility for overseeing that children’s emotional and mental health needs are being met in the TFC program.
3. Provides regular technical assistance and support to the Therapeutic Foster Parents in the implementation of the Master Service Plan.
4. Provides support to the birth families for children served.
5. Acts as a liaison to community and advocate for provision of services for children.
6. Provides crisis intervention services and emergency on-call support.
7. Responsible for documentation, filing and maintenance of child records in accordance with TCYFS policy, licensing and funding source requirements.
8. Processes client and foster parent-related data for financial purposes.
9. Completes new admission intakes and placement move processes as assigned,
10. Participates in problem-solving and incident management for TFC program.

Qualifications

• 21 years of age
• High School Diploma/GED
• One year of experience working directly with adolescents preferred
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

Description of Key Responsibilities

• Supervises residents and ensures that appropriate rules and regulations are followed during on/off campus activities.
• Manages resident’s behavior that is consistent with Mindset, the merit system, residential service plans and safety plans.
• Accurately and promptly documents residents’ daily activities including allegations of abuse and neglect.
• Teaches independent living skills: housekeeping, proper manners, personal hygiene, dressing appropriately.
• Supports the philosophy that promotes strength-based, family and community-focused activities.
• Accurately dispenses monitors and records medication to residents.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Note: All applicants are subject to background and drug screening

Qualifications
A. Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services
B. Two years experience working with children/adolescents
C. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a professional manner.
D. Desirable to have a keen understanding of positive peer culture and/or
has worked in an agency that utilizes this method, and is able to demonstrate
these techniques

Key Responsibilities
1. Case Management.
2. Facilitates development of residential service plans.
3. Ensures medical needs of clients are met.
4. Participates with on-call schedule.
5. Supports the philosophy that promotes strength-based, community-based and
family-focused activities.
6. Maintains a positive working relationship with co-workers, clients, families
and other agencies in the performance of services and organizational
responsibilities.
7. Conducts Quarterly Internal review/audit of AESH RBWO charts as
required.
8. Promotes placement stability and permanency through case management and
child visits (DFCS youth).
9.  MAAC weekly reports.
10. Adheres to all PREA standards.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

1. Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in social work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Sociology or other social services field plus two years of social services experience working with children and families; or master’s degree in social services field and one year of related experience.   Foster care system and/or mental health experience preferred.

 Organizational Relationships

Reports to the TFC Supervisor.

May report to or work in partnership with TFC Director or other program supervisors as needed.

Works within a team approach with other TFC staff.

Works in partnership with resource development staff.

III.        Description of Key Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive case coordination for children diagnosed with a range of behavioral health, developmental and medical diagnoses who are placed in therapeutic foster homes.

• Visits with children and therapeutic foster parents, spending time alone with children during visits to monitor child progress, to assess for risk and to allow child opportunities to communicate special concerns. Frequency of visits is determined by the level of need and are a minimum of every other week or weekly.  Visit frequency may be more frequent in special circumstances.
• Visits children’s school and mental health appointments to interact and collaborate with other professionals serving children.
• Ensures the goals and objectives of the child’s Master Service Plan are implemented as planned.
• Monitors children to ensure that health, educational, social, physical and emotional needs are being met.
• Ensures provision of children’s services provided by the foster parent promote the health, safety and well-being of the foster child.
• Observes and reports the foster parent’s compliance with program operating procedures to supervisor.

2. Takes primary responsibility for overseeing that children’s emotional and mental health needs are being met in the therapeutic program.

• Development of each child’s written initial and comprehensive Master Service Plan and regularly scheduled plan reviews.
• Organizes and conducts formal treatment team meetings to develop the initial Master Service Plan and holds meetings to update plans every six months or more often as needed. Conduct quarterly desk reviews at the midpoint between meetings.
• Provides guidance for and documents the use of interventions for targeted behaviors developed through the service planning process and the child’s progress toward goals and objectives of the plan.
• Coordinates all mental health and medical services and consults regularly with all service providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Ensures a child’s educational needs are met. Makes referrals for special education services, attends meetings, maintains contact with school counselors and/or teachers and monitors the child’s educational progress.
• Provides a minimum of two educational support activities per month for each child served.
• Ensure teenaged children participate in Independent Living Program (ILP) activities. Conducts Independent Living Skills assessments for teenaged children, develops ILP plans and monitors/documents progress on ILP goals.

3. Provides regular technical assistance and support to the Therapeutic Foster Parents in the implementation of the Master Service Plan.

• Provides strategies for goal setting, behavior management interventions.
• Offers emotional support and relationship building, shares information and training to enhance professional development and observation/assessment of family interactions and stress.
• Assists in foster parent training.
• Arranges respite breaks for foster parents and completes respite packages to document activity.
• Transports children as needed.

4. Provides support for the birth families for children served.

• Enhances child’s relationships with birth family members as needed through a coordinated effort with the referring agency and in accordance with the child’s Master Service Plan.
• Documents contacts with birth family in contact notes and monthly summary reports.

5. Acts as a liaison to the community and advocate for provision of services for children.

• Determines through a thorough assessment of child’s needs relevant community resources to meet objectives of the service plan.
• Attends courts hearings, panel reviews, school meetings and clinical reviews as needed or directed.
• Connects foster parents to resources and monitors provision of services referred to for child’s benefit in accordance with objectives on the child’s service plan.

6. Provides crisis intervention services and emergency on-call support.

• Intervenes directly to help resolve crisis situations, provide support to foster parents and children and coordinates emergency response as needed.
• Responds to crisis calls by phone immediately and in-person as needed.
• Reports all crisis calls to supervisory staff and follows directives for intervention and crisis management.
• Consults with supervisor and treatment team in determining need for more restrictive environment, such as a hospital, when child may be danger to self or others.
• Rotates emergency on-call 24/7 responsibility with other professional staff to cover any crisis within program.

7. Responsible for documentation, filing and maintenance of child records in accordance with TCYFS policy, licensing and funding source requirements.

• Documents contacts with children and ancillary sources within 72 hours. Including electronic documentation and paper file documentation.
• Ensures medical, dental, and therapy progress notes are up to date by filing all documents by the 10^th of each month for the prior month.
• Writes monthly progress reports and submits to referring agency by the 10^th of each month for the prior.
• Writes incident reports as required for licensing, funding sources and TCYFS for serious incidents and significant events. Documents all incidents electronically and/or in writing as required and within 24 hours of incident.
• Responsible for accurate and timely input of required data for Performance Based Contracting into GA Score system for all assigned cases.

8. Processes client and foster parent-related data for financial purposes.

• Completes respite report for each respite occurence and submits to supervisor by an established monthly deadline.
• Submits Resident Change Sheets for all placement moves, funding changes, discharges and other reportable changes within 24 hours of occurrence.
• Completes applications, gathers supporting documentation and uploads or submits application packages for funding through the RBWO, MAAC or other fund sources as assigned.

9. Performs other duties as assigned.

1. Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services Delivery or related field preferred.
• Successful completion of CAC-endorsed forensic interviewing training a plus, but is a requirement once employed.
• Proficiency in computer programs (Word, Excel and web based databases, etc.) a must.
• Ability to interface with key community stakeholders a must.
• The ability to handle highly sensitive issues and confidentiality a must.

1. Organizational Relationships and General Description

• Reports to Assistant Program Coordinator (APC).
• Provides direct forensic interview service to child victim.
• Maintains on-call emergency contact information and system for after hour appointments
• Interfaces with Human Service delivery providers within judicial circuit.
• Interacts with all Twin Cedars Youth Services (TCYS) staff.

• Description of Key Responsibilities
• Conducts Forensic Interviews
  • Conducts forensic interviews on children of all ages and developmentally delayed adults
  • Assists stakeholders in the scheduling and coordination of forensic interviews
  • Stays current on interviewing techniques
  • Interactive participant in scheduled peer reviews (via in person and tele-mental health equipment)
  • Staffs cases with stakeholders, CTH staff and receptive to feedback
  • Prepares for expert testimony with the District Attorney’s office
  • Interfaces with DFCS and law enforcement

• Coordinates victim outreach services for child victims served by CTH
  • Develops and maintains local resource guide and informational packets to provide non-offending caregivers
  • Greet consumers and ensures that victim’s rights are explained
  • Conducts intake assessment with Non-Offending caregiver
  • Ensures that all documentation is maintained and secured in a confidential manner
  • Responsible for coordination of victim intake procedures
  • Serves as point of contact for stakeholders and families for information and referral process
  • Assisting victims served by law enforcement and prosecution in filling out necessary paperwork to ensure personal advocacy throughout the judicial process
  • Conducts follow up case status check-ins with victims and other service providers either in-person or via telephone to ensure linkage with the Victim Assistance Program and the mental health service provider
  • Distributes psycho-educational materials/resources to caregivers
  • Conducts needs assessment with caregivers upon intake

• Responsible for medical accompaniment of victims throughout the sexual assault exam process.
• Responsible for all scheduling of sexual assault exams and notification of all relevant parties.
• Accompanies child throughout intake and the sexual assault exam process.

• Serves as primary records custodian for child victims served through the CAC.
  • Makes copies of documentation and recordings for evidentiary purposes.
  • Responsible for executing Evidence Release Forms in accordance with established chain of custody procedures.
  • Maintains and keeps all victim files current.
  • Provides opportunities for client feedback by administering client satisfaction surveys
• Assists client through final case disposition.
• Maintains contact with Victim’ Witness office for upcoming court proceedings
• Notifies staff of criminal justice support needs
• Provides court accompaniment for child victim and their family
• Serves as Forensic Interviewer representative on Multi-Disciplinary Team Case Review
• Interactive member on Team Case Review team
• Attends monthly meetings and provides required documentation
• Reports case status and progress information to the team

Send resume to ksieck@twincedars.org

l. Qualifications

A. M.S.W./M.A./M.S./M.H.S./M.ED/M.F.T. Degree with a major in the field of Human Services; NBCC or LPC preferred. Must obtain license within three (3) years of hire.

B. One (1) year or more directly related experience working with children/adolescents/families in a clinical setting.

C. Solution focused and crisis intervention skills, a must.

D. Ability to community verbally and in writing.

ll. Organizational Relationships

A. The Therapist works under the direct supervision of the Program Coordinator.

B. The therapist must maintain on-going training and continuing education credits.

C. The therapist must attend all agency-wide in-service training requirements.

D. Help train all Volunteers & Interns.

lll. Description of Key Responsibilities

A. Provides solution focused psycho-educational support services (BASIC body safety and education strategies) for children/adolescents as assigned by Program Coordinator.

1. Conducts initial intake assessment of child/adolescent and parent(s)/caregiver(s) to obtain history, medical background, and mental health status of child/adolescent.

2. Applies knowledge of trauma and the impact of trauma on the development of children/adolescents.

3. Applies knowledge of Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for identifying basic coping strategies.

4. Provides situational crisis counseling and de-briefing strategies to child victims of abuse and witness to violent crime.

5. Provide caregiver education and crisis intervention

6. Increase caregiver knowledge and coping skills for child victims.

7. Responsible for meeting with Victim Advocate directly after identifying need for support services to assess level of expertise required.

8. Responsible for maintaining a schedule that is conducive to clients’ needs.

B. Facilitates community-based activities, MDT stakeholder education and victim outreach services.

1. Is responsible for actively participating in any Community Awareness Events.

2. Provides stakeholders with a more depth understand and awareness of the trauma and its effect on child development.

3. Conducts educational seminars about child trauma and therapeutic intervention.

4. Provides community/stakeholder education as requested.

5. Teamwork-encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust and group identity, fosters commitment and team spirit; works cooperatively with others to achieve goals.

C. Maintains required confidential documentation

1. Keeps up to date case files and progress notes on all clients.

2. Ensure counseling information is updated in the case tracking system.

3. Participates in staff meetings, MDT meetings, and other meetings assigned.

4. Provides DFCS and Law Enforcement with updated client information

5. Stays up-to-date on the latest research and information for working with traumatized child/adolescents victims by attending workshops, conferences and/or trainings.

6. Provides HIPPA forms and gets all signed consent forms

7. Follows up with caregivers to provide additional information referral resources

D. Facilitates groups for teens and other special populations, multi-family and family support for clients and family members as requested by the Program Coordinator.

1. Facilitates trauma-informed support groups to victims and non-offending caregivers

2. Facilitates individual, multi-family and family supportive sessions for clients affected by child sexual and physical abuse.

3. Ensures Treatment Plan is followed.

E. Additional responsibilities:

1. As assigned by Program Coordinator

Send resume to ksieck@twincedars.org

I. Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Social Services related field. Master’s degree preferred

· Three years supervisory experience in human service delivery.

· Experience in Grant Writing and completion of programmatic reporting

· Working knowledge of Accreditation standards and Federal and State funding streams for Children’s Advocacy Centers

· Prior case management and child welfare experience a plus.

· Must be willing to work non-traditional hours.

· Ability to work effectively with multiple disciplines in human service delivery.

· The ability to produce effective cooperation and information sharing.

II. Organizational Relationships and General Description

· Reports to Director of Advocacy.

· Provides leadership function to all CTH staff.

· Responsible for all programmatic budgeting and grant submissions.

· Maintains on-call emergency contact information and system for after hour appointments.

· Interfaces with Human Service delivery providers within judicial circuit.

· Interacts with all Twin Cedars Youth Services (TCYS) staff.

III. Description of Key Responsibilities

1) Provides programmatic oversight for all staff at the Children’s Tree House.

· Supervises all Forensic Services, Mental Health Program, and Forensic medical program

· Identifies ongoing opportunities to expand service provision for the victims of crime in the Chattahoochee judicial Circuit.

· Serves as primary contact for receipt of all legal subpoenas

· Actively seeks training opportunities for all staff to ensure that they are adequately and sufficiently trained

· Ensures incident and accident reports are accurate and submitted promptly.

· Conducts programmatic staff meetings, supervision, and PAI’s and provide supervisory feedback

· Balances disciplinary action with positive reinforcement to ensure quality services are provided to all clients

· Holds staff accountable, including training requirements (peer review, CJCC, CACGA, forensic interviewing, mental health CEU, forensic medical CEUs)

· Ensures new staff is fully oriented to agency/program and policies and procedures

· Maintains staff scheduling and submission of time reports to HR & VOCA timesheets

· Monitors staff interactions and works to identify solutions for staff/client/stakeholder disputes

2) Leadership in Stakeholder Collaboration

· Provides oversight for interagency cooperation and ensures that positive working relationships are promoted among all agencies organizations and counties within the judicial circuit.

· Provides education and in-person CTH overview tour for all stakeholders

· Attends all required community events and serves as CTH representative

· Conducts forensic interviews within Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit

· Provides supervision and feedback for forensic interview staff and fields inquiries regarding challenging situations during case staffings

· Provide expert testimony in Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit and consults with District Attorney’s office for prosecution strategies

· Remains active member of all circuit-wide MDT case review teams

3) Assumes CTH fiscal and grant writing responsibilities

· Monitors budget for CTH and assists Director of Advocacy with budget development.

· Approves CTH purchases for the express purpose of general operating expenditures

· Responsible for maintaining a balanced budget for program

· Timely completion and submission of all state, federal and local grants

· Ensures that all required programmatic reporting is submitted

4) Maintains National and State Accreditation standards

· Organizes all required site review materials and timely submission for CACGA, NCA, and COA

· Serves as liaison and point of contact to all site-review team members

· Stays abreast of current National and State Accreditation standards

· Identifies areas where a gap exists and works toward revision

5) Serves as agency representative at CACGA sponsored meetings.

· Attends Children’s Advocacy Centers of Georgia (CACGA) quarterly meetings

· Networks with CAC directors across the state to stay connected to the best practice intervention strategies

· Seeks opportunities to become involved with CACGA Board of Directors and Committee assignments

· Encourages MDT partners and CAC staff to attend the Annual “One Team” conference for ongoing education

6) Serves as Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit Child Abuse Protocol Coordinator.

· Serves as interagency intermediary to ensure compliance with child abuse protocol

· Chairs annual Child Abuse Protocol meeting between service agencies.

· Prepares and updates annual child abuse protocol and ensures signing by appropriate parties

· Disseminates Child Abuse Protocol to requesting agencies and fields any questions regarding its implementation and utilization

· Provides Child Abuse Protocol trainings and workshops for community stakeholders

7) Responsible for physical presentation and work function of CTH.

· Requests submitted to maintenance within 24 hours of observation.

· Ordering appropriate materials, supplies and equipment for operation purposes

· Fielding all IT and technology concerns to the appropriate vendor for proper working equipment for all staff and medical components

· Ensures evidence of “home like” atmosphere of center

· Identifies appropriate cultural outreach materials for the victim resources

· Proactively conducts center safety inspections to indicate areas of concern and ensure that they are addressed

8) Serves as Community Child Abuse Prevention and Intervention Facilitator

· Conducts mandated reporter education, Darkness to Light, and other prevention trainings as requested by counties/agencies/organizations within the judicial circuit

· Organizes opportunities for stakeholder training collaboration bi-annually

· Conducts United Way campaign and other community presentations which showcase CTH

· Informs related agencies of services provided by CTH

· Provides Law Enforcement in-service trainings

· Presents to community organizations that have a vested interest in CTH

8) Provides Supervision to Masters level interns

· Presents current research articles for education and best practice guide

· Creates opportunities for staffings and identifies Programmatic projects

· Reviews all assessments and intakes conducted

· Corresponds with Field Placement supervisors

  I      Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years’ experience in a social services field
• Prior case management and child welfare preferred
• Must be willing to work non-traditional hours
• Working knowledge of community resources and ability to make appropriate individualized referrals to meet client’s needs
• Ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team to provide a trauma informed approach
• Demonstrates knowledge of the psychological and emotional forces affecting survivors of abuse/neglect

ll.    Organizational Relationships and General Description

Reports Program Coordinator and Lead Clinical Therapist/Outreach Specialist Interfaces with Human Service delivery providers within judicial circuit.

Responsible for participating in on-call rotations

Manages day-to-day activities of the Victim Advocacy and Outreach Programs Interacts with all Twin Cedars Youth Services (TCYS) Staff

      Description of Key Responsibilities

Coordinates victim outreach services for child victims of suspected sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, and teen dating violence.

• Greets consumers and ensures that victim’s rights are explained and protected and that all documentation is maintained and secured in a confidential manner.
• Responsible for coordination of victim intake procedures including, but not limited to, assisting victims served by law enforcement and prosecution in filling out necessary paperwork to ensure personal advocacy throughout the judicial process.
• Makes referrals to Victim Assistance Program to unsure victim linkage and transition into court system.
• Works closely with child welfare stakeholders to ensure that needs of all victims are being met.
• Enters that all victim and case status data into Collaborate Case

Tracking and tracks all victims through final case disposition            Coordinates mental health counseling referrals for victims and/or       non-offending caregivers.

• Responsible for all scheduling of sexual assault exams and notifies all relevant parties of the date and time of the exam.
• Responsible for medical accompaniment of all victims throughout the sexual assault process.

2. Provides follow-up case management services to clients and families

• Acts as a liaison between victim/family and other community agencies by making referrals and providing information when needed
• Organize and promote support groups when needed
• Provides psychoeducation regarding trauma, impact of trauma, sexual assault, teen dating violence, and domestic violence to caregivers as needed
• Maintains accurate files on all clients served through the Victim Advocacy Program to include follow-up call/attempts, referrals provided, and measurable outcomes
• Follow up with victims and families to facilitate referrals, answer questions, convey information, and provide on-going case management throughout the investigation and prosecution of the case

         3.      Actively participates in on-going Advocacy Program Development

• Assure client satisfaction surveys are completed to obtain outcome measurement
• Maintain Community Resource Guide with current community resource information for the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit
• Actively seeks out new referral sources to bridge gaps in services
• Attends all required ongoing Victim Advocacy trainings according to                                     NCA and CACGA standards

4.       Serves as CAC multi-disciplinary teams case review process representing the Victim Advocacy discipline

• Represents the concern of the victim and NOC during case review

process

• Collaborate with the Victims Witness Program to effectively meet the needs of families on cases that have been referred for prosecution
• Establish and maintain ongoing relationships with community partners
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• Works closely with other members of CAC inter-disciplinary team to review safety goals and objectives, evaluate effectives of intervention strategies, and track client progress, especially those effected by sexual assault, teen dating violence, and domestic violence.
• Actively prepares and participate in the Chattahoochee Judicial

Circuit Team Case Reviews

• Actively participates in CACGA statewide CSEC MDT Case Review

5.   Provide Victim Outreach Services and Community Education

• Co-facilitate with Lead Clinical Therapist/Outreach Specialist, Psychoeducation Protect Your Crown Program
• Conduct presentations on topics related to: Erin’s Law, Teen Dating Violence and Stalking, Healthy Relationships and Boundaries, Domestic Violence Awareness
• Continue partnerships with local schools and teen serving agencies and programs

Qualifications

•  21 years of age
•  High School Diploma/GED
•  Two year’s experience working with adolescents, preferably in a group setting
•  Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

Description of Key Responsibilities

1. Supervises residents and ensures that appropriate rules and regulations are followed during on/off campus activities.
2. Manages residents’ behavior that is consistent with Mindset, the merit system, residential service and safety plans.
3. Accurately and promptly documents residents’ daily activities including allegations of abuse and neglect.
4. Teaches independent living skills: housekeeping, proper manners, personal hygiene, dressing appropriately.
5. Supports the philosophy that promotes strength-based, family and community-focused activities.
6. Adheres to all PREA standards.

Qualifications

• BS/MS/M.Ed/Ed.S degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of two (2) years teaching experience preferred.
• Must hold valid State of Georgia Teaching Certificate for Media Specialist.
• Ability to work well with others, communicate effectively (both written and verbal).
• Act as an adovcate for the Agency’s prgram , the education profession and quality child care treatment.
• Adhere to and uphold the highest standards in techniques, theory, and practice quality educational programming for ‘at risk’ youth.

Key Responsibilities 

1.  Provides Media Center services to students and staff.
2.  Monitors students who are not performing.
3.  Maintains complete and accurate documentation related to the learning process.
4. Develops/implements classroom discipline/behavior management strategies, including positive peer culture.
5. Supports the philosophy that supports strength-based, family, and community focused activities.
6.  Reports any unprofessional behavior to supervisor immediately.
7.  Provides assistance and input in school improvement plan, DOE, and accreditation plans.
8.  Participates in the development of service plans.
9.  Provides assistance in maintaining accreditation.
10.  Oversees Infinite Campus system for Ault Academy.
11.  Assists Education Coordinator with maintaining student files/records.
12. Assists Education Coordinator with data requests; maintains current database.

1. Qualifications
   1. Bachelor’s degree in social services
   2. Two years’ experience working with children/adolescents
   3. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a professional manner.
   4. Desirable to have a keen understanding of positive peer culture and/or

has worked in an agency that utilizes this method, and is able to demonstrate these techniques

1. Organizational Relationships and General Description

1. Works under the direct supervision of the Program Director.
2. Works closely with all departments and stakeholders.

III.        Description of Key Responsibilities

1. Case Management.

• Prepares and maintains a permanent and organized filing system of clients’ case records per TCYFS, COA, DJJ, MAAC, ORCC, and DHS regulations. Files are regularly updated with required information.
• Files progress notes and other documents within 14 days of receipt unless documents have been revised and/or removed from files, and then within 24 hours.
• Communicates with Residential Placement Specialists, MAAC representative, any placing agency contacts, case managers, parents/guardians, and family members effectively.
• Ensures that the admission packet is completed at the time of admission, along with the Admission Coordinator.
• Ensure DJJ & DFCS summaries are completed by the 10^th of each month.
• Ensures that Discharge Statements are completed (on Kaleidacare) and signed.
• Ensures that Discharge Summaries are completed and signed within fourteen days of discharge.
• Ensure that clients’ clothing needs are met and billing followed by policy and procedure.
• Attends and actively participates in DJJ utilization reviews
• Complies with GA Score case management requirements.
• Enter client/family data
• Shines ID number
• EPSDOT appointment
• FTM appointment
• School attendance, Academic Supports
• D/C information
• Monthly face-to-face contacts
• Ensures ACLSA are completed at designated intervals.
• Submit ILP reports to ILP Coordinator by 10^th of each month.

2. Facilitates development of residential service plans.

• Completes 30-day assessment.
• Utilizes intake information, 30-day assessment, psychiatric evaluation and staff/resident input to complete service plan for residents on caseload.
• Incorporates ACLSA identified problems into service plans.
• Ensure all required signatures are obtained.
• Ensures service plans are reviewed “as needed” or at least every 3 months.
• Attend weekly interdisciplinary team meetings and daily BIC meetings to discuss clients.

3. Ensures medical needs of clients are met.

• Sets up medical chart at admission.
• Doctors’ appointments scheduled per regulations and transportation coordinated.
• Ensures medical forms (consult forms, etc.) are completed and filed.
• Orders/reorders prescribed medications.

4. Participates with on-call schedule.

• Respond within ten (10) minutes and document every call immediately.
• Help as needed.
• Completes documentation/charting per TCYFS policies and procedures.

5. Supports the philosophy that promotes strength-based, community-based and family-focused activities.

• Models support and implement the philosophy in development of service plans and various activities/events.

6. Maintains a positive working relationship with co-workers, clients, families

and other agencies in the performance of services and organizational responsibilities.

• Follows TCYFS, Inc., Customer Pledge.
• Follows TCYFS, Inc. Code of Ethics.
• Supports programmatic team decisions when communicating with co-workers, clients, families, and other agencies.
• Reports any unprofessional behavior of coworkers with residents to supervisor immediately.

7. Conducts Quarterly Internal review/audit of AESH RBWO charts as                                 required.

• Schedules an audit with the coordinator of the program you are auditing during the months of January, April, July and October.
• Completes audit tool(s) of charts audited.
• Copies all completed audit tool(s) and submits a copy to the Program Coordinator and PQI Director by the 8^th of the next month.
• Documents noticeable concerns and/or recommendations and submits to PQI Director by the 8^th of the next month.

8. Promotes placement stability and permanency through case management and child visits (DFCS youth).

• Have 2 face-to-face visits every month with every child.
• Focus on case planning goals related to safety, permanency or well-being.
• Submit required documentation of visits within 72 hours to DFCS caseworker.

9. MAAC weekly reports.

• Provides written updates on MAAC residents.
• Provides MAAC weekly reports to the Admissions Director by noon on Tuesday.
• Use format provided by Admissions Director.

10. Adheres to all PREA standards.

• Reviews brochure/expatiations with new residents within 72 hours.
• Help youth understand expectations and know ways to report.
• Participates in any PREA training.
• Encourages youth to participate in treatment so PREA risk can be reduced/eliminated.

1. Qualifications
2. High School Diploma/GED preferred.
3. One (1) year of directly related experience required, preferably in an institutional setting.
4. Organizational Relationships
5. Reports to the Food Service Supervisor and in his/her absence Food Service Coordinator.
6. Interacts with all staff and residents.

III.        Description of Key Responsibilities

General Summary: Under close supervision, prepares and cooks or assists in the cooking of food using specialized equipment.  Serves and distributes food.  Cleans kitchen, kitchen equipment, and cafeteria areas.  Performs inventory control duties.

Note: Some Food Service Employees may be required to work a flex schedule (evenings and/or weekends or serve as relief support staff).

5. Performs duties related to the cooking, preparation, and storage of food and beverage items following safe food handling practice.
6. Cooks and prepares food according to established procedures.
7. Meets pre-established preparation schedules routinely.
8. Maintains appropriate temperature of hot and cold foods prepared for serving.
9. Stores food according to proper temperature guidelines in the appropriate area.
10. Follows established menus and recipes.  Ensure menu changes are approved by Food Service Supervisor.
11. Completes all required documentation (i.e. refrigerator temps; food temps, meal/snacks count).
12. Performs duties related to the serving and distribution of food.
13. Prepares the serving line or table by setting up food and supplies in the correct area.
14. Sets up and removes food, beverages, and supplies for meetings and special occasions (board/committee meetings, graduations, etc.).
15. Assists residents by quickly and effectively serving food in a pleasant, courteous, and attractive manner.
16. Follows safe food handling procedures to help ensure the health and safety of residents, staff, and guests.
17. Follows approved portion control guidelines in a routine manner.
18. Replenishes food supplies and breaks down service area according to guidelines.
19. Places and removes condiments, napkins, and other items on/from tables as instructed.
20. Operates and maintains food service equipment and uses supplies appropriately.
21. Reports maintenance needs immediately to Food Service Supervisor.
22. Demonstrates cost awareness in the use of property and of supplies.
23. Operates and maintains equipment according to manufacturer’s specifications and guidelines.
24. Maintains a safe, clean, and sanitary work environment.  Performs cleaning duties including washing and sanitizing pots, pans, dishes, utensils, etc.  Cleans tables and chairs.
25. Cleans kitchen equipment after use and prepares equipment for re-use by the time of the next shift.
26. Cleans counter tops, sinks, and floors after use and prepares for re-use according to established methods and procedures.
27. Demonstrates knowledge of proper cleaning methods and uses the correct chemicals.
28. Understands and demonstrates knowledge of sanitation and safety practices.
29. Effectively washes and scours all cooking utensils after each use.
30. Operates dishwashing equipment according to manufacturer’s specifications and established guidelines.
31. Keeps the door closed to kitchen during serving times.
32. Ensures all sharps/knives and cleaning supplies are kept locked up when not in use.
33. Performs inventory control duties.
34. Properly store food and food service items.  Ensure refrigerated/frozen items are stored properly.
35. Ensures the date received is recorded on cans or cases.  Rotates stock according to the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method.
36. Completes Daily Summary of Foods Used form accurately and submits to Food Service Supervisor at the end of the shift.

Qualifications

•         21 years of age
•             High School Diploma/GED
•             One year of experience working directly with adolescents preferred
•             Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

Description of Key Responsibilities

1. Supervises residents and ensures that appropriate rules and regulations are followed during on/off campus activities.
2. Manages resident’s behavior that is consistent with Mindset, the merit system, residential service plans and safety plans.
3. Accurately and promptly documents residents’ daily activities including allegations of abuse and neglect.
4. Teaches independent living skills: housekeeping, proper manners, personal hygiene, dressing appropriately.
5. Supports the philosophy that promotes strength-based, family and community-focused activities.
6. Accurately dispenses monitors and records medication to residents.
7. Other Duties as assigned.

Note: All applicants are subject to background and drug screening

3. Accurately and promptly documents residents’ daily activities including allegations of abuse and neglect.
4. Teaches independent living skills: housekeeping, proper manners, personal hygiene, dressing appropriately.
5. Supports the philosophy that promotes strength-based, family and community-focused activities.
6. Adheres to all PREA standards.
7. Other Duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED requires; post-secondary vocational training desired
• Two (2) years relevant general building repair and maintenance experience required

Organizational Relationships and General Description

• Reports to Assistant Program Director and Maintenance Supervisor
• Interacts with contractors, visitors and staff

Description of Key Responsibilities

•  Under close to general supervision, performs simple construction, repairs and preventive maintenance to buildings and related fixtures, hardware, equipment, devices and vehicles. Drives company vehicle to pick up required parts and supplies. Performs assigned grounds maintenance duties.

1. Performs simple carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting and preventive maintenance tasks. Completes simple renovation and construction projects.
2. Maintains fire safety and security systems. Inspects fire safety and security systems on a routine basis. Oversees inspection, maintenance and repair of fire and security systems by licensed contractors.
3. Uses and maintains tools, supplies, materials and equipment in a secure, safe, clean and orderly manner.
4. Responds to routine and emergency requests for repairs and maintenance. Addresses Maintenance Requests within established standard of promptness. Contacts Assistant Director or Maintenance Supervisor regarding emergency situations according to established protocol. Procures required parts and supplies at selected vendors. Submits receipts to Administrative Assistant and/or Finance within established timeframes.
5. Maintains required records and logs.
6. Performs simple vehicle maintenance on agency vehicles. Conducts regular PM check on assigned vehicles. Maintains required vehicle inspection records and mileage logs.
7. Follows all safety policies.
8. Oversees contracted grounds maintenance and janitorial services at assigned facility.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice, sociology or other social services field plus two years’ experience in social services working with children and families OR Master’s degree in social services field and one year of related work experience.  Foster care system and/or mental health work experience preferred.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provides comprehensive case coordination for children diagnosed with a range of behavioral health, developmental and medical diagnoses who are placed in therapeutic foster homes.
2. Takes primary responsibility for overseeing that children’s emotional and mental health needs are being met in the TFC program.
3. Provides regular technical assistance and support to the Therapeutic Foster Parents in the implementation of the Master Service Plan.
4. Provides support to the birth families for children served.
5. Acts as a liaison to community and advocate for provision of services for children.
6. Provides crisis intervention services and emergency on-call support.
7. Responsible for documentation, filing and maintenance of child records in accordance with TCYFS policy, licensing and funding source requirements.
8. Processes client and foster parent-related data for financial purposes.
9. Completes new admission intakes and placement move processes as assigned,
10. Participates in problem-solving and incident management for TFC program.