This role provides Professional-Level SNS Services as defined by the West Virginia UM Guidelines—including:
- Parenting Education (structured, skill-based)
- Parenting Skills Development
- Adult Life Skills Training (organization, budgeting, hygiene, routines)
- Protective Capacity Strengthening
- Supervised Parenting Sessions (when tied to skill-building goals)
- Safety Planning and Home Environment Coaching
- Comprehensive documentation with clinical-level insight
Core Duties
- Provide structured parenting interventions based on DHS/CPS service plans
- Teach skills using modeling, role-play, coaching, and corrective feedback
- Deliver adult life-skill-building services (communication, home routines, budgeting, organization, emotional regulation)
- Support families in understanding and practicing safe parenting strategies
- Observe and document parent/child interactions objectively
- Identify strengths and barriers impacting reunification
- Maintain communication with supervisors regarding risk, progress, or concerns
- Complete all required documentation accurately and promptly
- Communicate professionally with CPS, courts, and treatment teams as needed
Required Qualifications
✔ Bachelor’s degree in a human services–related field, such as:
- Social Work
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Criminal Justice
- Counseling
- Education
- Human Services
- Child & Family Studies
- Behavioral Science
- Or other related fields recognized under UM guidelines
✔ Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
✔ Clean background checks (CIB/FBI, APS/CPS)
✔ Strong writing and documentation skills
✔ Ability to remain professional during family conflict, crises, or escalated behaviors
✔ Trauma-informed approach and understanding of boundaries
Preferred Experience
- Child welfare or CPS involvement
- Mental health, corrections, education, or behavioral support settings
- Providing parenting education or coaching
- Working with families in crisis
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: On the road