Regional Intervention Program (RIP) Bachelor's Resource Consultant

Company: Helen Ross McNabb Center
Location: Knoxville
Posted on: March 1, 2025

Job Description:

Regional Intervention Program (RIP) Bachelor's Resource ConsultantHelp Others, Make a Difference, Save a Life.Do you want to make a difference in people's lives every day?Or help people navigate the tough spots in their life?And do it all while working where your hard work is appreciated?You have a lot of choices in where you work---make the decision to work where you are valued!Join the McNabb Center Team as the Regional Intervention Program Bachelor's Resource Consultant today!The Regional Intervention Program Bachelor's Resource ConsultantJOB PURPOSE/SUMMARYSummary of role of team: This parenting program is to assist families in managing mild to severe behavior problems in children ages 2-5 and developing positive parent-child relationships. The desired outcome is to improve parenting skills, child's behavior and relationship. Summary of position: Works directly with children and families in the program to ensure that treatment objectives, evaluations and treatment summaries are individualized and accurate. This may include case management services, therapy sessions, liaison services and childcare/school intervention for families.TYICAL WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIROMENTThis position typically operates in the office area at C&Y center. This position works 40 hours per week in person and during program hours.This position will work non-traditional hours due to program being in evening.Flexible hours are a must.JOB DUTIES/RESPONIBILITIESThis job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; and employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. Moreover, management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, or working schedules based on their duty to accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.Agrees to follow all applicable laws and regulations of the State and the hiring agency.JOB DUTIES:Physical presence in program during all program hours.Case oversight and Case Management responsibilities.Liaison service provider and childcare school intervention provider for assigned families.Training, administrative activities, evaluation and program development for RIP program.Works directly with children and families in the program to ensure that treatment objectives, evaluations and treatment summaries are individualized and accurate. Meet with members of treatment team to discuss plans and individualized treatment modalities. Work with other RIP staff to develop appropriate treatment activities. Implementation and/or supervision of data collection and analysis.Intake interviews.Operate program in the absence of the RIP Coordinator.Community information activities.Coordinate with RIP Coordinator and with state Technical Assistant.Other duties as requested.COMPENSATION: Starting salary for this position is approximately $17.68 /hr based on relevant experience and education.Schedule: An essential job function is a reliable, predictable 40 hours per week job, on site and in the community, with regular attendance. Job does require a non-traditional work schedule as program runs into evening hours. Requires flexibility in scheduling. This position requires Tenncare productivity and must meet the monthly standard of that productivity by providing individual or family therapy to RIP families or other avenues.Travel: Pre-Service training for professional staff shall take place at the RIP Nashville facility in Nashville, TN. Successful completion of twenty-four (24) training days is required for new RIP staff before commencement of the local RIP Program operation, sixteen (16) days at the RIP-Nashville facility, and the remainder on-site under the direction of the RIP-TA. Training times and requirements should be discussed with the state technical assistance staff at the RIP Nashville facility. Limited waivers to allow current Coordinator to do some on-site training of staff may be granted by the RIP TA. Documentation of on-site training must be provided to the RIP TA.May have to travel within the community for marketing purposes, liaison services or childcare school interventions. Equipment/Technical Competency: This position requires office space, office phone, access to computer and internet.Equipment/Technology: This position requires office space, office phone, access to computer and internet.QUALIFICATIONS - Regional Intervention Program Bachelor's Resource ConsultantExperience / Knowledge: Minimum of two years' experience working with preschool children and/or families. Some training and supervisory experience helpful but not required.Education / License: The minimum requirement for the professional position is a Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Psychology, Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Social Work, or related field, with substantial (1-2 years) applicable experience in these fields or a related field.Physical/Emotional/Social - Skills/Abilities:Must be comfortable with and have excellent skills in public speaking. Must have excellent computer skills. Ability to effectively and ethically counsel children and families. Ability to present professionally and work within a team format to plan, implement, and evaluate successful interventions. Ability to work within a team format to meet positive goals for children and interface with other agencies involved in the ecology of the family. Must be capable of assisting in utilizing nonviolent methods of crisis intervention including therapeutic holding. Must have mental ability to exercise sound judgment under pressure and effective decision-making skills, ability to set and demonstrate appropriate boundaries, ability to be an empathic listener, flexibility, willingness, and adaptability to working with diverse populations. Must also have the ability to communicate effectively and possess good time management and organizational skills. Must be computer literate and have ability to communicate effectively (oral and written communication). Hearing of normal and soft tones. Close eye work. Valid driver's license and current car insurance. Lifting up to 50lbs. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.Location: Knox County, TennesseeApply today to work where we care about you as an employee and where your hard work makes a difference!Helen Ross McNabb Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.Helen Ross McNabb Center conducts background checks, driver's license record, degree verification, and drug screens at hire. Employment is contingent upon clean drug screen, background check, and driving record. Additionally, certain programs are subject to TB Screening and/or testing. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.PIe78bf27e4603-25660-36916999

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