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.:;ii[iiiiilll1lll;;JI...1iiiiii;ii Corn' onentNal'l'lIf . 'att8chfOreachc6.nOnjnt (1) Describe the physi4al facilities, including the addre$s, in which the services will be delivered. If services are delivered at multi e 10 'ations, please include information for all locations. Home Based Services are provided primarily in the family's home. This feature of the program is helpful in eliminating many barriers to services. Bringing the counseling to the family's home makes it possible for all family members to participate, and creates a more open environment, as opposed to a more sterile, clinical setting. The Home Ba$ed Counselor has flexible work hours to meet the needs of clients. Furthennore, seeing the family in their "natural setting" allows them to be more comfortable, and they often display more of their true selves. Home Based Qounselors are able to meet with the family in other settings, such as schools or other agencies in the comm4/1ity, when appropriate. The actual offices for the Home Based staff will be located within the Department ~f Social Services, 1303 S. Cannon Blvd. Kannapolis, NC 28083. (2) Identify paid or volllnteer staff qualifications, (certifications, degrees, work experience) and their responsibilities relative ;to this component. Home Based Services pounselorslsoclal workers are Master's Degree Level Social Workers andlor meet the state's criteria for a So\;ial Worker Level III, relating to their assessment and counseling intervention skills. All staff have several yearll experience working specifically with the adolescent population and have training In conducting visits in the!home setting. All staff have completed Family Preservation training, focusing on building on family strengths and utilizing the family centered approach in counseling and working with families. Staff have also receivel:l training in Parenting tools and techniques to reinforce with families. Our staff is knowledgeable of resources and agencies within the community to assist in meeting the needs of families. ,n:;;II''': COMPONENT NARRATIVE CONTINUED attach for each com anent 3 Describe the see referral, screenin , admission and termination ures. Referrals are recelv . from DJJ by the Home Based Supervisor who assigns referrals to Home Based staff for assessments. Once the referral is assigned, the Home Based Counselor attempts to contact the parent by phone and/or letter. If t. 0 response is received after a five day pertod, another letter is sent requesting contact. If contact is not made ' final letter is sent telling the parent that their referral for services will not be pursued further if contact is notlmade by a final deadline. The DJJ counselor is also made aware of this final attempt. If contact is made with t~e family, a home visit is scheduled. The family is screened for appropriateness, based on their needs and wlllJngness to resolve issues in the home. In other words they must be receptive to working on Identified issues an~ preventing out of home placement If possible. Program guidelines are explained in detail. The assessmerit Involves gathering infonnation of what is currently taking place in the home as well as family history, inCluding what has been tried In the past in addressing issues. Goals and objectives are gathered. If the family fs in agreement to service Intervention and meeting consistently with the Home Based Counselor, the case i~"then opened for services. The duretion ofthe service will last up to six months, contingent on the fami y's progress and willingness to meet and work on Issues. Goals are assessed and reassessed with the f,' i1y as time progresses. Since this is a voluntary service, if the family decides during the course of intervention hat services are no longer needed or perhaps goals and objectives are met, the case will close. Prior to cas' closure, the counselor works with the family on moving towards self-sufficiency. The family is connected with resources to help them sustain, if necessary. f:.IS