What are the responsibilities and job description for the Homemaker position at Lifeline (072921)?
- Provide Adoption & Guardianship Support Services as needed and as assigned.
- Provide care according to evidence based practice standards.
- Provide ongoing support for clients, including emergency and crisis consultation on a 24-hour basis.
- Provide resources in the community to aid the children and family’s mental health and behavioral health, including support groups.
- Meet with clients on a regular, consistent basis. The frequency of visits is determined by level of care needed on a case-by-case basis and/or by the referral source.
- Ensure the safety of the children and family through routine home and safety checks.
- Assess children and families’ needs at the beginning of services using approved assessments.
- Engage with the clients and use the assessments to create a service / prevention plan.
- Advocate for the family and be an active part of the family team.
- Make necessary referrals of community resources for clients.
- Coordinate and case manage appropriate educational, vocational, recreational, and other services, as needed.
- Completion of clear, accurate documentation of 1.) all contacts with clients, 2.) monthly reports, 3.) court reports, and 4.) treatment plans.
- Demonstrate respect and cultural sensitivity to all clients and to all referral sources.
- Maintain strict confidentiality at all times to protect clients' privacy.
- Comply with required in-service / continuing education hours.
- Lead and perform job duties that aligns with Lifeline’s core values and tenets of culture.
- Maintain accurate and timely records, reports and data entry according to program standards.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills required to successfully implement the program’s objectives.
- Participate in organizational in-service meetings as required.
- Attain / maintain CPR and First Aid certifications