Home Based Therapist

Firefly Children and Family Alliance is a nonprofit that has supported Indiana families and adults for generations. Our organization is built on the belief that giving kids and adults the chance to succeed creates stronger communities. We help Hoosiers overcome hardship and unhealthy behaviors.

Fort Wayne, IN

Firefly Children & Family Alliance

Firefly Children and Family Alliance is a nonprofit that has supported Indiana families and adults for generations. Our organization is built on the belief that giving kids and adults the chance to succeed creates stronger communities. We help Hoosiers overcome hardship and unhealthy behaviors.  https://fireflyin.org/

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Full-Time | In person

$ 59400 - $ 65340 Annually

Overview: <p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><strong>BUILD A CAREER THAT MEANS MORE</strong></p> <p><strong>Few jobs offer the satisfaction and gratification that come from doing work that improves the lives of vulnerable children and families. That's where Firefly Children and Family Alliance stands out from the crowd. As one of our employees, you'll be able to directly make an impact on the lives of thousands of Indiana children, families, and adults.</strong></p> <p>Firefly Children &amp; Family Alliance is looking for a full-time&nbsp;<strong>Home-based Therapist</strong>&nbsp;in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In this position you will cover Allen County to provide family focused therapeutic interventions to support improved family functioning as a whole and within their community. This position will work with families in the families' homes while providing services. This position is field based and will work out in the community while reporting to the Director of Home Based Services in Fort Wayne.<br /><br /></p> <h3 data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><strong>Our Benefits:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Student Loan Repayment</li> <li>Tuition Reimbursement</li> <li>Medical, Dental, and Health Insurance</li> <li>Over 150 hours of PTO first year and 12 paid holidays</li> <li>Short-Term and Long-Term Disability</li> <li>Life Insurance</li> </ul>
Responsibilities: <p data-pm-slice="1 3 []"><strong>Therapy (50-75%)</strong></p> <ul> <li>Provide counseling support to a caseload of individuals, families, and groups working to achieve successful adoption, foster care, or other family preservation services.</li> <li>Guide clients through clear, beneficial counseling methods to accomplish client-set goals.</li> <li>Maintain the therapeutic standards outlined by professional degrees and licenses.</li> </ul> <br /> <p><strong>Therapy Support (25-50%)</strong></p> <ul> <li>Work with schools, Department of Child Services and other institutions related to clients.</li> <li>Complete monthly reports and documentation of all contacts with family and related familial contact.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy.</li> <li>Current Indiana Licensure preferred.</li> <li>Must be at least 21 years of age.</li> <li>Must have a valid driver's license with valid auto insurance.</li> <li>3+ years' experience in child development, attachment issues, attachment specific treatment and trauma informed care.</li> <li>Knowledge of working with special needs children with abuse, neglect issues, and family dynamics and basic skills in family counseling.</li> </ul> <br /><br /><br /> <p><strong>Equal Employment Opportunity:</strong></p> <p>Firefly Children &amp; Family Alliance does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability.&nbsp;</p>