Family Intervention Specialist II OR Family Intervention Specialist III (NPG)

About the Opportunity

What we do today affects generations to come…Peanut Butter and Jelly Family Services, Inc. (PB&J) is a non-profit organization that has been serving New Mexico Families for fifty years. Our programming empowers and assists families in creating and implementing frameworks that lead to improved parent-child relationships, positive parenting practices, optimal child development, family safety, and increased knowledge of and access to community programs and services. Our Mission is to help at-risk children grow and develop to their full potential in nurturing families within a supportive community.

Position Summary

Under indirect, solution-focused supervision demonstrates and imparts knowledge of current theories about typically and atypically developing infants and toddlers ages 0-5. Supports parental involvement in child’s development through parent/child interventions based upon a therapeutic Family Systems Approach to service delivery both in a therapeutic pre-school setting and during home visitation. Works collaboratively with families to determine Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) goals that promote safe environments, nutrition, and child development by addressing parent treatment, early childhood interventions and life skills development. Coordinates treatment teams for enrolled families and provides services in accordance with family needs. Contributes to achievement of overall program goals.

Why You’re Right for this Job

You’re interested in making a positive impact for families.

You want to be a part of a team supporting families living in New Mexico.

You’re drawn to our mission.

You’re motivated by an internal desire to create positive change.

Please see the link below for more information regarding our organization and the program.

https://www.pbjfamilyservices.org/

Qualifications

The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelors or Masters Degree in education, social services, human services or other related field

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• Clear Criminal Records Clearance – required
• Development Specialist Certification – required within 6 months of hire
• Current First Aid/CPR Certification – required
• Defensive Driver Certificate – required if operating a PB&J vehicle
• Current Automobile Liability Insurance – required if transporting clients in personal vehicle
• Valid NM Driver’s license– required if transporting clients in personal vehicle

 Skills

• Cultural competence
• Constructive interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to judge personal safety and respond accordingly
• Dependability
• Understand and demonstrate agency Confidentiality and HIPAA privacy practices
• Client Advocacy 

Abilities

Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, reports, legal documents, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and policy and procedure manuals. Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from clients, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and reports that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Ability to demonstrate cultural sensitivity in verbal and written formats. Ability to speak directly with others and engage in problem-resolution. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

Ability to identify and solve practical problems and address a variety of concrete variables in situations that may be complex. Ability to interpret a variety of written or verbal instructions and to understand diagrams and schedules. Ability to observe behavior and appropriately intervene in situations posing a threat to children. Ability to work independently and participate effectively within interdisciplinary teams. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and consider several abstract and concrete variables.

Benefits:

Dental, Health and Vision insurance

AFLAC/Voluntary Life insurance

Legal Shield

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

403(b) retirement

Flexible schedule

Vacation and Sick leave

14 holidays