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Job Role Summary

The Family Intervention Specialist is responsible for providing one-on-one counseling and case management services to women who are pregnant and victims of domestic violence, that reside in the Indianapolis Healthy Start catchment area and/or the Indiana Women’s Prison. The Family Intervention Specialist will interface with the Indianapolis Healthy Start program, with identification of victims and subsequent intervention to provide: education, training, and technical assistance to community agencies, service providers, and the community at-large concerning family violence - especially as it relates to infant mortality.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of a Master’s of Social Service or related field degree including but not limited to a MSW
• Active licensure as a Social Worker or Clinical Social Worker or equivalent related field.
• Social service experience in a healthcare setting dealing with maternal child health, pediatric, adolescent and/or adult

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• While collaborating with Indianapolis Healthy Start staff, identify pregnant women who are victims of domestic violence and recruit for services.
• Assist victims of family violence in the creation and recording of a realistic safety plan.
• Provide case management service at multiple sites, such as: Eskenazi health inclusive off the Emergency Room, Outpatient Care Center, and OB/GYN clinics; shelters, Indiana Women's Prison, and Crane House
• Participate as a public speaker to educate service providers and the community at large concerning the issues of family violence with a focus on increasing awareness of Adverse Childhood experiences and the impact on behavioral health and infant mortality. Inform clients of available resources to address medical needs, social needs, nutrition, and care coordination services for her pregnancy.
• Complete required data collection forms provided by the Division of health Start & Perinatal Services (DHSPS)
• Provide training and technical support to victim advocates in central Indiana who provide services to this population.
• Actively collaborate with law enforcement and the criminal justice system.
• Provide health education including, but not limited to the following topics; prenatal care, healthy relationships and safe sleep at the Indiana's Women Prison and Crane House
• Participate in all Healthy Start required activities.
• Initiates advocacy/liaison role for patients/clients in referrals to from community agencies.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of growth and development principles over the life span and possess the ability to assess data/interpret appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age-specific needs. Ability to use age appropriate communication and skills detailed in the department/area/unit job specific/age specific competencies
• Analytical, psychosocial assessment and counseling skills
• Knowledge of pertinent State/Federal laws and regulations, community systems and resources
• Ability to work cooperatively with multi-discipline teams in situations requiring a high degree of flexibility, creativity, initiative
• Ability to apply social service techniques/principles including evaluation, intervention, and case management
• Ability to perform duties independently under the direction of specified supervisor
• Ability to recognize own limitations and seek assistance from appropriate resources as needed