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The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis Inc. is currently seeking an Home Based Visitor. Under the general supervision of the Education Coordinator the Home Based Visitor will serve as a role model and coach to parents by providing child development services, social services, health services and parent engagement services to families. The Home Based Visitor will conduct home visits, socializations, delivering home based services as defined by Head Start Performance Standards for families and their children birth-3 years of age, provide advocacy and crisis intervention in accordance with federal, state, and program guidelines.

Candidates must have:

• Education and experience must equivocate minimally to an Associates degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Human Services, or Health/Nutrition.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, and a minimum of 6 credit hours in Child Development of infants and toddlers or proof of professional training with a focus on infants and toddlers.
• Has thorough knowledge of Early Head Start Performance Standards, with specific knowledge of early childhood disabilities, social services, family, and community engagement areas.
• Ability to relate well and maintain effective working relationships with staff, children, parents and other agencies.
• Three years planning for and teaching small children, and working with disadvantaged and low-income clients desirable.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
• Possess valid driver's license.

*Per program policies a health exam, clear tuberculosis screen, Hepatitis A vaccination and background check are required for hire.

This description is intended to describe the essential job functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified.

Current and former Head Start parents will receive preference for employment vacancies for which they are qualified. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status protected by law.

About Us:

A-Team Youth & Family is committed to delivering compassionate, culturally responsive services to children and families across Indiana. Our work is guided by our CARES values—principles centered on Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Service that shape every aspect of how we care for and support our clients.

We believe every child and family deserves care rooted in dignity, trust, and respect. Our mission is to empower families, strengthen communities, and lead with purpose. At A-Team Youth & Family, we are more than a service provider—we are a movement for positive, lasting change.

Position Overview

We are seeking qualified Home-Based Caseworkers to serve children and families referred by the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS). Caseworkers provide strength-based services directly in clients’ homes and communities, ensuring safety, stability, and empowerment.

This is a 1099 subcontractor role — not a W-2 position — and ideal for experienced, compassionate professionals who value autonomy, strong support, and meaningful work.

What We Offer:

$40-$55 per hour equivalent (paid per authorized referral units)

Set your own schedule and choose your preferred service area

Admin support for referral coordination, form submissions & documentation

Fast onboarding and remote-friendly orientation

Completion bonuses for full case compliance & documentation

Urgent referral bonuses for cases accepted on short notice

A supportive team that treats you with respect, not micromanagement

Key Responsibilities

Provide home-based casework, including safety planning, family preservation, reunification services, and visitation facilitation

Collaborate with families, DCS, schools, and service providers

Attend and document family team meetings, court hearings, and school conferences as needed

Complete reports and documentation accurately and on time using designated systems

Maintain appropriate boundaries and demonstrate cultural sensitivity and professionalism

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in social work, psychology, or a related human services field

At least 1 year of experience in child welfare, case management, or family services preferred

Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance

Ability to pass criminal, BMV background checks, including FBI fingerprinting, CPS, and state background

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Highly organized with excellent time management and documentation skills

Self-motivated and comfortable working independently

Bonus Points If You Have:

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Previous DCS provider experience

Familiarity with Indiana’s child welfare system

Why Join A-Team Youth & Family?

Be part of a mission-driven organization rooted in equity and empathy

Flexible work hours and service area

Ongoing support, training, and guidance

A team culture that truly CARES

• Medical Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with matching up to 2%
• Yearly 5% employer retirement contribution
• Personal Time Off (PTO)
• Rolling Paid Holidays (Instead of a fixed holiday schedule, employees may observe holidays that reflect their personal, cultural, or religious beliefs. )
• Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid Model)

• Conduct weekly 90-minute home visits (bi-weekly for pregnant mothers in early pregnancy).
• Guide families on prenatal health, child development, nutrition, and parenting.
• Develop and deliver individualized lesson plans and activities with parents.
• Support family goal setting through strengths-based assessments.
• Make appropriate community referrals and provide ongoing case management.
• Maintain detailed records, case notes, and monthly progress reports.
• Collaborate with community partners and other Head Start departments.
• Ensure compliance with Head Start performance standards and internal policies.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work with diverse populations in a culturally responsive manner
• Patience, flexibility, curiosity, and resilience
• Skilled in early childhood development, health, and emotional intelligence
• Commitment to professional growth and collaboration
• Willingness to travel locally and occasionally stay overnight

• CDA (Child Development Associate) Home-Based Credential & Family Development Credential OR
• Associate's/Bachelor's degree with 12 credit hours in social work, human services, family
• services, or counseling
• Minimum 2 years' experience working with children ages 0-5
• CPR/First Aid certification (must be completed within 90 days of employment)

Valeo Resources has partnered with a non profit community outreach organization that is constantly expanding and obtaining funding! We are currently seeking candidates Chicago, IL! In this role, you will be delivering home-based services to families with children aged birth to three years old.
Position : Home Based Visitor

Location : 3 job site locations

Schedule : M-F, day shifts (Full time - W2) hours of operation are 8am-6pm but you can work 8-5 or 9-6

Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular 90-minute home visits to families with young children.
• Implement child development curriculum within homes and during group socialization activities.
• Facilitate group socialization experiences and other family group activities.
• Provide educational and support services to families.
• Conduct developmental screenings and ongoing assessments of children's progress.
• Caseload is 12

• Minimum of a home-based CDA (Child Development Associate) credential or comparable credential, or equivalent coursework as part of an associate's or bachelor's degree.
• At least 2 years' experience working with children and families in a human service setting.
• Ability to work with families and children from diverse cultures and low-income backgrounds.
• Willingness to work in the homes of families residing in high-risk communities.
• Valid driver's license and car insurance

• Health, vision, dental, retirement
• Growth
• Mileage reimbursements

• Change linens and make beds
• Prepare and plan meals (including clean-up)
• Help with walking and light exercise
• Plan ahead for future meals, check expiration dates on food
• Do laundry
• Light housekeeping duties (such as vacuuming and dusting)
• Assist with dressing, grooming, and bathing
• Take out the trash
• Run small errands (pick up prescriptions, grocery shopping, etc.)
• Remind when to take medications
• Engage in mental and physical exercises
• Escort to appointments (doctor, physical therapy, hair salon, etc.)
• Organize mail and maintain a schedule/calendar
• Escort to religious services
• Engage in regular activities (talking, games, etc.)
• Record daily care notes
• Make note of any significant changes in the client to the agency/service

• Maintain confidentiality of the member and company information.
• Observe all company safety policies and procedures.
• Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality.
• Assume accountability for data contained in the employee handbook.
• Perform other related duties as directed by his/her supervisor.
• Perform all duties assigned in an effective, timely and professional manner.
• Follow member Rights policies at all times.

• Organized and detailed in work performance.
• Good communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience.
• Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people
• Comply with the members' Rights and company Policies and Procedures.
• Perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below.
• Perform Essential Duties as outlined above.

• Subject to frustrations in meeting work demands due to frequent interruptions.
• May work beyond normal duty hours and on weekends when necessary.
• Subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
• Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB, covid and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals

• Assist in the evacuation of members during emergency situations
• Function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with members, personnel, and support agencies.
• Meet general health requirements set forth by the policies of this company, which may include a medical and physical examination.

• Provide counseling support to a caseload of individuals, families, and groups working to achieve successful adoption, foster care, or other family preservation services
• Guide clients through clear, beneficial counseling methods to accomplish client-set goals
• Maintain the therapeutic standards outlined by professional degrees and licenses

• Work with schools, Department of Child Services and other institutions related to clients
• Complete monthly reports and documentation of all contacts with family and related familial contact

• Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy
• Current Indiana Licensure preferred
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have a valid driver's license with valid auto insurance
• 3+ years experience in child development, attachment issues, attachment specific treatment and trauma informed care
• Knowledge of working with special needs children with abuse, neglect issues, and family dynamics and basic skills in family counseling

• Student Loan Repayment
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, and Health Insurance
• Over 150 hours of PTO first year and 12 paid holidays
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance

Home Based Therapist

Job Details

Level

Experienced

Job Location

Livonia Clinic - Livonia, MI

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

Graduate Degree

Job Category

Health Care

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Home Based Therapist position provides a wide range of services to children and their families when the children are at risk of out-of-home placement or hospitalization. Most clinical services will be provided in the children’s homes or in the community to stabilize and strengthen child/family functioning and/or to prevent or forestall placement. Treatment is time limited. Staff in this position function with a great deal of professional autonomy under the supervision of the program supervisor.

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work or another related human services field required.

• Current licensure/certification in the State of Michigan required.

• At least one year of experience in the examination, evaluation, and treatment of minors is required.

• At least one year experience with multiple major human service delivery systems (FIA, public health, education, etc.) preferred.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain clinical charts in an accurate and timely manner to include, but not limited to assessments, treatment plans, and all other MDCH chart requirements.

• Maintain a caseload size and weekly productivity expectations as determined by supervisor.

• Provide individual, group, and family treatment for children with mental health and co-occurring disorders (developmental disabilities and/or substance abuse).

• Provide education, consultation, and case management services.

• Facilitate client access to other service delivery systems, e.g., D.S.S. special education, etc.

• Assure the coordination and integration of foregoing services with those provided by Starfish Family Services.

• Make intra-agency referrals for evaluations, consultation, and other services, e.g., parent education.

• Maintain cooperative working relationships with educational, legal, health, social welfare, and mental health systems.

• Secure relevant reports from and provides reports to the foregoing system.

• Participate in the planning, development, and evaluation of agency programs.

• Attend mandatory agency meetings, trainings and supervisions.

• Participate in professional development activities, including in-service training, peer review, external workshops, and seminars, etc.

• May participate in special projects, e.g., research, community education, etc.

• Cooperate in any investigation related to personnel, licensing, accreditation or other circumstances.

• Work cooperatively as a member of a team with program staff and community resources.

• Accept and emulate the mission of SFS.

• Must maintain professional and ethical standards at all times.

• Assist in finding and directing clients in case of an emergency such as a fire or tornado.

• Adhere to all Lifespan policies and procedures as it relates to Documentation, Training requirements, CMH guidelines, and Confidentiality.

COMPETENCIES AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of theory and practice of individual, group, and family systems treatment.

• Competence in the delivery of crisis intervention services, and in brief and time-limited therapy.

• Development and Implementation of Individualized Plan of Service utilizing Person Centered Planning.

• Competency in performing, or willingness to learn, a wide range of treatment modalities that are individualized and person centered.

• Competence in the delivery of crisis intervention services, and in brief and time-limited therapy.

• Competency, or willingness to learn, co-occurring treatment of mental health, substance abuse and/or developmental disabilities.

• Must be computer literate.

• Ability to make critical decisions independent of immediate supervision.

• Knowledge of community resources and linkages.

• Ability to effectively, appropriately, and accurately communicate both orally and in writing.

• Ability to maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other staff members.

• Ability and willingness to abide by all SFS confidentiality policies.

• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback.

• Ability, desire, and motivation to work cooperatively with the program leadership team, as well as colleagues and all staff.

• Cultural sensitivity and competence in working with multi-cultural client populations.

• Must have reliable transportation in order to be able to meet with clients outside of the clinic setting.

• Ability to maintain professional and ethical standards.

• Ability to work with all members of the community regardless of race, gender, age and cultural or ethnic backgrounds.

• Ability to work flexible hours as needed (i.e., some evenings or weekend work is required).

• Ability to represent the agency in a professional manner.

• Ability to meet productivity expectation as assigned by program supervisor.

LICENSING AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a current valid State of Michigan chauffeur’s driver’s license and automobile insurance that is insurable. Must meet SFS and our insurance carrier guidelines for the transportation of children/ clients.

Starfish Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE/M/F/D/V

• Master's degree in psychology, social work or another related human services field required.
• Current licensure/certification in the State of Michigan required.
• At least one year of experience in the examination, evaluation, and treatment of minors is required.
• At least one year experience with multiple major human service delivery systems (FIA, public health, education, etc.) preferred.

• Maintain clinical charts in an accurate and timely manner to include, but not limited to assessments, treatment plans, and all other MDCH chart requirements.
• Maintain a caseload size and weekly productivity expectations as determined by supervisor.
• Provide individual, group, and family treatment for children with mental health and co-occurring disorders (developmental disabilities and/or substance abuse).
• Provide education, consultation, and case management services.
• Facilitate client access to other service delivery systems, e.g., D.S.S. special education, etc.
• Assure the coordination and integration of foregoing services with those provided by Starfish Family Services.
• Make intra-agency referrals for evaluations, consultation, and other services, e.g., parent education.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with educational, legal, health, social welfare, and mental health systems.
• Secure relevant reports from and provides reports to the foregoing system.
• Participate in the planning, development, and evaluation of agency programs.
• Attend mandatory agency meetings, trainings and supervisions.
• Participate in professional development activities, including in-service training, peer review, external workshops, and seminars, etc.
• May participate in special projects, e.g., research, community education, etc.
• Cooperate in any investigation related to personnel, licensing, accreditation or other circumstances.
• Work cooperatively as a member of a team with program staff and community resources.
• Accept and emulate the mission of SFS.
• Must maintain professional and ethical standards at all times.
• Assist in finding and directing clients in case of an emergency such as a fire or tornado.
• Adhere to all Lifespan policies and procedures as it relates to Documentation, Training requirements, CMH guidelines, and Confidentiality.

• Knowledge of theory and practice of individual, group, and family systems treatment.
• Competence in the delivery of crisis intervention services, and in brief and time-limited therapy.
• Development and Implementation of Individualized Plan of Service utilizing Person Centered Planning.
• Competency in performing, or willingness to learn, a wide range of treatment modalities that are individualized and person centered.
• Competence in the delivery of crisis intervention services, and in brief and time-limited therapy.
• Competency, or willingness to learn, co-occurring treatment of mental health, substance abuse and/or developmental disabilities.
• Must be computer literate.
• Ability to make critical decisions independent of immediate supervision.
• Knowledge of community resources and linkages.
• Ability to effectively, appropriately, and accurately communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other staff members.
• Ability and willingness to abide by all SFS confidentiality policies.
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
• Ability, desire, and motivation to work cooperatively with the program leadership team, as well as colleagues and all staff.
• Cultural sensitivity and competence in working with multi-cultural client populations.
• Must have reliable transportation in order to be able to meet with clients outside of the clinic setting.
• Ability to maintain professional and ethical standards.
• Ability to work with all members of the community regardless of race, gender, age and cultural or ethnic backgrounds.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed (i.e., some evenings or weekend work is required).
• Ability to represent the agency in a professional manner.
• Ability to meet productivity expectation as assigned by program supervisor.

• Must possess a current valid State of Michigan chauffeur's driver's license and automobile insurance that is insurable. Must meet SFS and our insurance carrier guidelines for the transportation of children/ clients.

Job Description

The Home-Based Clinician provides community-based mental health treatment for families with children in two primary subgroups: ages zero through three and ages four through age seventeen.

Benefits:

• 4 weeks paid time off (accrual begins on first day)
• 11 paid holidays AND a paid birthday and paid floating holiday
• Paid mileage
• License supervision
• Paid licensing practice exam, seminar, and final exam
• Paid training opportunities
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (after 30 days)
• Short Term Disability
• 401(k)
• Student Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer
• Work-Life balance

Essential Functions:

· Provide home-based counseling services to families at a level that is in compliance with the model and meets contractual expectations including unit thresholds and documentation requirements.

· Interact with clients in non-traditional settings and during non-traditional hours.

· Represent clients served and Highfields through interacting with referral sources.

· Serve as the Primary Clinician for families assigned and provides case management and support.

· Document services through the use of an Electronic Medical Record and other formats.

· Provide crisis intervention, safety planning and support.

Knowledge or Experience:

· At least one year of experience in providing treatment services for children and families.

· Experience in and or an understanding and knowledge of the evidence-based treatment models and mental health services.

· Must complete a minimum of 25 hours of training annually focusing specifically on the treatment of children and families.

Minimum Qualifications / Education:

• Meets or exceeds the qualifications to be considered a Child Mental Health Professional (CMHP).
• Specialized training and one year of experience in the examination, evaluation, and treatment of minors and their families and who is a licensed psychologist,
  limited-licensed master's social worker, licensed or limited-licensed professional counselor; or an individual with at least a bachelor’s degree
  in a mental health-related field from an accredited school, and has ability to obtain clinical license.