Homebuilders Intensive Family Preservation Specialist

Job overview

The Homebuilders Intensive Family Preservation Specialist role is primarily delivered in client homes in Ivel, KY, with travel to client homes and other locations. The annual salary range is $44,000–$50,000. KVC Kentucky provides in-home behavioral healthcare and family preservation services focused on child and family safety, permanency, and wellbeing. The specialist provides intensive, short-term services to families whose children face imminent out-of-home placement or who need intensive in-home support for reunification. Using the HOMEBUILDERS model, the role combines crisis intervention, counseling, skill building, concrete assistance, and advocacy to address safety concerns and help families make progress toward their goals.

What you'll do

• Serve an average of 18–22 families per year
• meet with families three to five times weekly over a four-to-six-week period
• provide crisis response and maintain 24/7 availability
• assess safety and conduct strength- and behavior-focused assessments
• collaborate on intervention goals and service plans
• provide behavioral, concrete, and advocacy services
• teach skills and use research-based cognitive and behavioral strategies
• document services and participate in team consultation, training, and quality enhancement activities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

family preservation

homebuilders model

crisis intervention

in-home services

ivel ky

kvc health systems

child and family services

counseling

skill building

family advocacy

24/7 availability

evenings

weekends

$44k–$50k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a relevant bachelor’s or graduate degree, a valid driver’s license and auto insurance, and at least two years of experience working with children and families. Includes 24/7 availability, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

About the employer

KVC Health Systems is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.